Qatar Airways announced a new codeshare agreement with LATAM Airlines Brazil starting yesterday, which will provide Qatar Airways passengers with connections to 25 cities throughout Brazil.
The agreement provides new codeshares on LATAM’s routes between Sao Paulo’s Guarulhos Airport and 25 domestic cities across Brazil including Rio de Janeiro, Salvador, Campo Grande, Foz do Iguacu and Recife.
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Akbar Al Baker said, “This codeshare agreement between Qatar Airways and LATAM Airlines Brazil further strengthens the ties between Brazil and Qatar. We have witnessed significant growing demand between South America to Qatar and beyond. Our new codeshare destinations not only meet that demand, but provide a service for our valued passengers in Doha, and from dozens of destinations globally to new, exciting places to explore in Brazil. With this new codeshare, more than half of LATAM’s domestic destinations in Brazil are accessible to customers flying on Qatar Airways.”
Qatar Airways began flying to Brazil in 2010 with a service from Doha to Sao Paulo, and onwards to Buenos Aires, Argentina. Over the subsequent seven years, the airline has continued to strengthen its presence in the region. Qatar Airways recently announced it will commence a new service to Rio de Janeiro in 2018.
Additionally, Qatar Airways Cargo has also expanded its footprint in South America, with commencement of freighter services to Sao Paulo, Brazil; Buenos Aires, Argentina; and Quito, Ecuador.
Part of LATAM Airlines Group and a fellow OneWorld member, LATAM Airlines Brazil serves 44 destinations throughout Brazil, including 25 domestic airports from its hub in Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport, offering seamless connections for Qatar Airways passengers travelling from Doha.
