United and Azul Brazilian Airlines Form Long-Term Strategic Partnership
• United to make $100 million strategic investment in Azul
• Carriers announce plans to codeshare on routes between U.S. and Brazil, in addition to other points in North and South America
• More choice and convenience for travelers to and from destinations throughout Brazil
United and Azul Brazilian Airlines have announced a new strategic partnership in which United will acquire an approximate 5 percent stake in Azul, Brazil's third-largest airline, paving the way for the carriers to cooperate on a range of customer benefits including codesharing of flights (subject to government approval), expanded connection opportunities on routes between the United States and Brazil, in addition to other points in North and South America, and joint loyalty-program participation.Through a wholly owned subsidiary, United will invest $100 million for its economic stake in Azul, which includes one seat on Azul's board of directors.
• United to make $100 million strategic investment in Azul
• Carriers announce plans to codeshare on routes between U.S. and Brazil, in addition to other points in North and South America
• More choice and convenience for travelers to and from destinations throughout Brazil
United and Azul Brazilian Airlines have announced a new strategic partnership in which United will acquire an approximate 5 percent stake in Azul, Brazil's third-largest airline, paving the way for the carriers to cooperate on a range of customer benefits including codesharing of flights (subject to government approval), expanded connection opportunities on routes between the United States and Brazil, in addition to other points in North and South America, and joint loyalty-program participation.Through a wholly owned subsidiary, United will invest $100 million for its economic stake in Azul, which includes one seat on Azul's board of directors.
