TAM, GOL, and Azul Cause Travel Disruption in Brazil as Over 40 Flights Are Cancelled Affecting Routes to São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Brasília, Salvador, Campinas, and More

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March 27, 2026 10:50 PM

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Brazil is currently facing widespread travel disruptions, with a total of 46 flight cancellations across major airports. Passengers traveling through São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Brasília, Salvador, and Campinas have been affected. Key destinations impacted include Santos Dumont, Rio de Janeiro/Galeao, São Paulo-Guarulhos, Viracopos, Goiabeiras, Salgado Filho, Tancredo Neves, and other regional hubs. Airlines including TAM, GOL, and Azul have reported cancellations across both domestic and international routes, causing significant inconvenience for travelers.

São Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (SBGR) Faces Multiple Cancellations

São Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport recorded several cancellations on Thursday and Friday, impacting both domestic and international travelers. TAM, American Airlines, and Delta were among the airlines affected.

Key cancellations include:

• TAM flights:
  • TAM3336 to Goiabeiras (VIX / SBVT)
  • TAM3224 to Santa Maria (AJU / SBAR)
  • TAM3352 to Rio de Janeiro/Galeao Intl (GIG / SBGL)
  • TAM3444 to São Gonçalo do Amarante (NAT / SBSG)
  • TAM3552 to Tancredo Neves Int’l (CNF / SBCF)
  • TAM3020 to Pinto Martins Int’l (FOR / SBFZ)
  • TAM3416 to Salgado Filho Int’l (POA / SBPA)
• International flights:
  • AAL930 to Miami (KMIA)
  • DAL226 to John F. Kennedy Intl (KJFK)
• Additional domestic TAM routes to Guararapes Int’l, Santa Genoveva, and Val de Caes were also canceled.

Brasília’s Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport (SBBR)

Brasília experienced fewer cancellations compared to São Paulo, but one notable disruption affected travelers:

• GLO1722 to Santos Dumont Regional (SDU / SBRJ) on Friday afternoon

São Paulo-Congonhas Airport (SBSP) Cancels Multiple Domestic Flights

Congonhas airport faced flight disruptions mainly affecting domestic travelers connecting to São Paulo.

Affected flights include:

• TAM cancellations:
  • TAM3930 and TAM3924 to Santos Dumont Regional (SDU / SBRJ)
  • TAM3088 to Hercilio Luz Int’l (FLN / SBFL)
• GOL airline disruptions:
  • GLO1034, GLO1036, GLO1010 to Santos Dumont Regional (SDU / SBRJ)
  • GLO1304 to Tancredo Neves Int’l (CNF / SBCF)
• Azul flight schedule disruptions:
  • AZU6028 to Afonso Pena Int’l (CWB / SBCT)

Rio de Janeiro: Santos Dumont Regional Airport (SBRJ) Experiences Delays

Santos Dumont Airport recorded multiple cancellations affecting high-frequency routes to São Paulo-Congonhas:

• GLO1031, GLO1043 to São Paulo-Congonhas (CGH / SBSP)
• TAM3911, TAM3949 to São Paulo-Congonhas
• GLO1017 to São Paulo-Congonhas

Salvador’s Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SBSV)

Salvador saw three cancellations disrupting regional and long-haul connections:

• Azul flights: AZU4292 and AZU4027 to Viracopos Int’l (VCP / SBKP)
• GOL flight: GLO1943 to São Paulo-Guarulhos Int’l (GRU / SBGR)

Campinas: Viracopos International Airport (SBKP)

Campinas reported four regional flight cancellations, all operated by Azul:

• AZU4099, AZU4158, AZU4392 to São José do Rio Preto (SJP / SBSR)
• AZU2846 to Leite Lopes (RAO / SBRP)

Rio de Janeiro/Galeao International Airport (SBGL)

Galeao airport canceled TAM flights connecting to São Paulo-Guarulhos:

• TAM3875 (Friday evening)
• TAM3699 (Thursday late morning)

Complete Table of Cancellations

Impact on Passengers

These cancellations have disrupted travel for business and leisure passengers alike. Travelers relying on high-frequency routes between São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Brasília, and Salvador have faced delays and missed connections. Business commuters on São Paulo flights and Rio de Janeiro delays are particularly affected. Passengers are encouraged to check airline updates, plan alternative routes, and allow extra time for connections.