FACT SHEET BRAZIL
American Airlines is one of the largest international airlines in Brazil and it offers more
flights between Brazil and United States than any other carrier. From its hubs in the
U.S. American offers connections to over 250 destinations worldwide. In addition to the
flight frequencies from Brazil to the U.S., American has a solid operational structure, with
Travel Sales Centers and general sales agents in locations throughout the country.
American Airlines a leader in the Brazilian market has a strong market presence allowing
it to offer innovative products and services throughout the country.
Launch of Brazilian operations:
1990
AA executives in Brazil:
Dilson Verçosa Jr.
Sales and Marketing Director for Brazil
Rafael Sanchez
Director of Airports for Brazil
José Roberto Trinca
Sales Director for Sao Paulo and South Brazil
Frances Pina
Sales Manager for Rio de Janeiro and Northeastern Brazil
Herlichy Bastos
Guarulhos Airport General Manager
Elio Hamaoka
Galeão Airport General Manager
Erika Sato
Controller Brazil
Airports where operates in Brazil:
São Paulo
São Paulo International Airport (Guarulhos)
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro International Airport (Galeão)
Bahia
Salvador International Airport (SSA)
Pernambuco
Recife International Airport (Guararapes)
Minas Gerais
Belo Horizonte International Airport (Confins)
Brasília*
Brasília International Airport (Juscelino Kubitscheck)
*Service begins in November 2010
Admirals Club Lounges in Brazil:
São Paulo
São Paulo International Airport (Guarulhos)
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro International Airport (Galeão)
Non-stop flights offered to the local
market:
Miami - Miami International Airport (MIA)
Departing from Belo Horizonte, Brasília*, Recife, Rio de
Janeiro, Salvador and São Paulo
New York - John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Departing from São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro*
Dallas - Forth Worth International Airport (DFW)
Departing from São Paulo
AA hubs in Miami and Dallas offer connections to over 250 cities
in 40 countries.
*Service begins in November 2010
Aircraft operating in the country:
Boeing 777
Boeing 767-300
Boeing 757
AA Travel Centers:
São Paulo (capital)
- Renaissance São Paulo Hotel - Al. Santos, 2,233
- Hilton São Paulo Morumbi - Av. Nações Unidas, 12,901
- Metrópole - Pça. Dom José Gaspar, 134, suite 33
Rio de Janeiro (capital)
- City Center – Av. Pres. Wilson, 165, 5th floor
- America Mall Barra - Av. das Américas, 6700, Store 109
- Edifício Quartier Ipanema - R. Visconde de Pirajá, 414
Rio Grande do Sul (Porto Alegre)
- Hotel Plaza São Rafael - Av. Alberto Bins, 514
Exclusive general sales agents:
American Airlines has 23 distributors throughout the
Brazilian territory
Employees:
Approximately 400 employees
Customer Service:
São Paulo (11) 45024000
Other locations: 0300-789-7778
Website:
http://www.aa.com