Brazil’s National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) has prohibited Flybondi from selling new tickets within Brazilian territory, a regulatory escalation that follows the carrier’s cancellation of 79% of its scheduled flights in July.
The restriction, announced on July 29, targets the Argentine low-cost airline’s operations in one of its key international markets, effectively freezing its ability to generate new revenue from Brazilian passengers while it grapples with severe operational disruptions.
Flybondi had continued to sell tickets despite canceling approximately 75% of its July schedule, a practice that prompted the Argentine government to demand a formal action plan from the airline.
The decision by ANAC comes as the carrier faces mounting pressure from both regulators and passengers.
Flybondi had continued to sell tickets despite canceling approximately 75% of its July schedule, a practice that prompted the Argentine government to demand a formal action plan from the airline.
The Brazilian regulator’s intervention signals a loss of confidence in the carrier’s ability to fulfill its obligations, potentially isolating Flybondi from a critical source of demand.
This development marks a significant deterioration in Flybondi’s operational stability.