Hundreds Of Passengers Abandoned Around Brazil As Campinas, São Paulo, Porto Alegre, Salvador, And More Cancel 37 And Delay 148 Flights, Disrupting GOL, LATAM, Iberia, Air Canada, And Others

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June 30, 2026 1:52 AM

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Flight cancellations continued across Brazil , as 148 delays and 37 cancellations at São Paulo-Guarulhos, São Paulo-Congonhas, Viracopos International Airport in Campinas, Salgado Filho International Airport in Porto Alegre, Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International Airport in Salvador, and Santos Dumont Airport in Rio de Janeiro stranded hundreds of passengers. LATAM Brasil, GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes, and Azul Brazilian Airlines accounted for the largest share of disruptions, while Air Canada, Iberia, and Boliviana de Aviación also experienced delays on select services. The operational impact was felt across key cities including São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Porto Alegre, and Salvador, affecting both domestic and international passengers.

• São Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport reported the highest number of delays with 67 and also recorded eight cancellations.
• São Paulo-Congonhas Airport registered 31 delays and 11 cancellations, making it one of the country’s most disrupted airports.
• Viracopos International Airport experienced 23 delays and seven cancellations, with Azul Brazilian Airlines accounting for nearly all disruptions.
• LATAM Brasil recorded the highest number of delays across the affected airports with 61.
• GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes registered the highest number of cancellations with 14.
• Azul Brazilian Airlines recorded 33 delays and 10 cancellations across the affected airports.
• Air Canada, Iberia, and Boliviana de Aviación also experienced delays at São Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport.

Impacted Brazilian Airports

São Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport

Brazil’s busiest airport again experienced the highest level of disruption today, June 30, recording 67 delays and eight cancellations. LATAM Brasil accounted for the largest number of disruptions with 38 delays and all eight cancellations, while GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes, Air Canada, Iberia, and Boliviana de Aviación also reported delayed flights.

São Paulo-Congonhas Airport

São Paulo-Congonhas recorded 31 delays and 11 cancellations. GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes and LATAM Brasil were the most disrupted carriers, while Azul Brazilian Airlines also experienced delayed operations.

Viracopos International Airport

Viracopos registered 23 delays and seven cancellations. Nearly all disruptions involved Azul Brazilian Airlines, which reported 22 delays and all seven cancellations.

Salgado Filho International Airport

Porto Alegre’s Salgado Filho International Airport reported 12 delays and three cancellations. LATAM Brasil recorded the highest number of delays, while GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes and Azul Brazilian Airlines also experienced operational disruptions.

Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International Airport

The Salvador airport recorded 10 delays and two cancellations. GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes accounted for the majority of delayed flights, while Azul Brazilian Airlines reported both cancellations.

Santos Dumont Airport

Rio de Janeiro’s Santos Dumont Airport experienced five delays and six cancellations. GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes recorded the highest number of cancellations, while Azul Brazilian Airlines and LATAM Brasil also reported disrupted services.

Airlines Most Affected by Flight Cancellations and Delays

LATAM Brasil

LATAM Brasil recorded the highest number of delays across the affected airports with 61 delayed flights. The airline was particularly impacted at São Paulo-Guarulhos and São Paulo-Congonhas while also experiencing disruptions in Porto Alegre, Rio de Janeiro, and Salvador.

GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes

GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes recorded 37 delays and the highest number of cancellations, with 14 flights cancelled. The airline was significantly affected at São Paulo-Congonhas, São Paulo-Guarulhos, Salvador, Rio de Janeiro, and Porto Alegre.

Azul Brazilian Airlines

Azul Brazilian Airlines experienced 33 delays and 10 cancellations, with the largest concentration of disruptions occurring at Viracopos International Airport. Additional delays and cancellations were reported in Porto Alegre, Salvador, Rio de Janeiro, and São Paulo-Congonhas.

Air Canada

Air Canada recorded three delayed flights at São Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport but did not report cancellations among the affected airports.

Iberia

Iberia experienced two delayed flights at São Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport.

Why Flights Are Being Cancelled And Delayed?

Flight disruptions across Brazil continue to be influenced by a mix of operational adjustments and external pressures. Airlines are still refining schedules following regional network changes connected to recent airspace and airport restrictions, while strong domestic travel demand is placing additional strain on airport capacity. Seasonal weather conditions in some regions can also reduce the pace of aircraft movements, creating delays that may eventually lead to cancellations, particularly at busy hub airports operating on tightly scheduled timetables.

Overview of Flight Cancellations And Delays

The latest wave of flight disruptions affected passengers travelling through São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Porto Alegre, and Salvador as airlines worked to maintain scheduled operations. São Paulo experienced the highest concentration of disruptions, with both São Paulo-Guarulhos and São Paulo-Congonhas reporting significant numbers of delayed and cancelled flights.
Author’s Note: The information is based on FlightAware and may change as airlines update schedules. Travelers should check live flight status and review their airline’s rebooking options before departing.
LATAM Brasil, GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes, and Azul Brazilian Airlines accounted for the majority of disrupted services, while Air Canada, Iberia, and Boliviana de Aviación also experienced delays. Travelers passing through São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Porto Alegre, and Salvador were encouraged to monitor airline notifications and airport announcements before departure as carriers continued adjusting operations throughout the travel period.

Source: Different airports and FlightAware