Flights to the United States, Europe and Brazil: the measure that takes effect today

The government formalized the 30-50% flight restriction to and from destinations in the United States, Europe, Mexico, and Brazil, due to the coronavirus epidemic that is occurring in these countries.

The measure, already anticipated more than a month ago by the Minister of Transport, Mario meoni, was formalized by a letter that the National Civil Aviation Administration (ANAC) I sent it to the airlines, at the request of the Department of Health.

According to aviation sources, reducing flights is just one formal fact, given that in some cases due to the pandemic services had already been reduced and in others, by decision, both local health authorities and those of some European countries, flights had been suspended due to germs .

According to information received by airlines, from and to the United States, Europe and Mexico, the reduction in services will be 30%, while for regional flights with Brazil, the reduction will reach 50%.

The measure will come into force today, although its effective implementation, due to the rescheduling of services, would be from the first day of February.

The first three destinations, the decrease in frequency should be 30%; while the exchange of commercial flights with the neighboring country will be subject to a 50% restriction.

The decision will impact travelers who have already purchased their tickets and now need to coordinate their change with the airline or request a refund of the amount.