Azul to offer sparkling wine to passengers on New Year's

Brazilian airline Azul has partnered with Vinícola Aurora to toast the arrival of 2026. Adult passengers on board at midnight on December 31 will receive glasses of Prosecco. The initiative aims to provide comfort during end-of-year travels.

Following the partnership between Latam and Bauducco for Christmas, Azul has struck a deal with Vinícola Aurora to mark the end of the year. The initiative, announced on December 24, 2025, will provide glasses of Prosecco sparkling wine to all adult passengers on Azul flights at midnight on December 31, ushering in 2026.

The Prosecco was chosen for its lightness, freshness, and easy enjoyment, making it suitable for the occasion and appealing to various consumer profiles. According to Vinícola Aurora, around 30% of the company's total sparkling wine sales volume occurs in the last quarter of the year, driven by end-of-year celebrations.

The effort aims to bring comfort to passengers during a sensitive time, when many are traveling but would rather be with family and friends. This is a way to enhance the onboard experience amid high demand for air travel.

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Mexican airlines Volaris and Viva Aerobus have announced the formation of Grupo Más Vuelos, a corporate structure integrating both without merging their brands or operations. The alliance aims to strengthen their position in the air market with low-cost flights, reaching 86 destinations and 991 daily flights combined. The announcement boosted Volaris shares on the Mexican Stock Exchange.

Under new general manager Daniel Belaúnde, Sky Airline has carried out layoffs, frequency cuts and fare increases to prioritize profitability amid talks to join Abra Group. The moves align with the low season and aircraft leasing to Viva Aerobus. Sources report improving financial figures despite passenger declines.

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The National Union of Aeronauts (SNA) declared a state of strike for pilots and flight attendants at Azul and Gol airlines, after rejecting a proposal to renew the Collective Work Agreement mediated by the TST. An assembly is scheduled for December 29 in São Paulo to decide on the stoppage. The mobilization comes on the eve of year-end holidays, potentially affecting flights during the period.

Azul airline announced that a US court approved its Chapter 11 judicial recovery plan, with over 90% creditor approval. The restructuring forecasts a reduction of more than US$ 3 billion in debts and the process's end in early 2026. It includes stock offerings and leasing contract changes for enhanced financial flexibility.

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Latam group transported 87.4 million passengers in 2025, a 6.6% increase from the previous year, driven by domestic demand in Brazil and international travel. In December, it carried 7.9 million passengers with an 84.5% occupancy rate. The airline expanded its network with 10 new routes, now connecting 160 destinations in 27 countries.

Major airlines including Alaska, American, Delta, JetBlue, United, Starlux, Air Arabia, and Southwest have revealed plans for new nonstop international flights starting in 2026. These routes connect various U.S. and UAE cities to destinations in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, the Caribbean, and Central America. The expansions aim to enhance travel options for leisure and business passengers.

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Following the December 19 announcement of Grupo Más Vuelos, the Volaris and Viva Aerobus alliance—controlling 69% of Mexican airline passengers—raises antitrust concerns in Mexico and the US. Experts warn of regulatory blocks, despite promised cost synergies.

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