Carrasco International Airport, Uruguay’s main air terminal, reached a historic milestone in January 2025, recording 206,544 passengers, according to official data released on Thursday. This figure represents a 2.6% increase compared to January 2024, when 201,304 travelers passed through the airport.<h3>Growth Driven by Tourism and Expanded Connectivity</h3>According to the airport’s administration—operated by Corporación América Airports—the rise in passenger numbers is attributed to increased tourism during the summer season and expanded connectivity, which included the reactivation of domestic flights to Salto. Additionally, the high availability of seats contributed to the surge in travelers.“This milestone reflects the great collaborative effort between both private and public sector stakeholders to strengthen the industry’s recovery,” said Federico Cabrera, Operations and Passenger Experience Manager at Aeropuertos Uruguay. He emphasized that the aviation industry is a key driver of economic development, impacting multiple sectors.<section class="noteSuggested" data-id="35692" data-title="You might be interested"></section><h3>Increased Airline Operations and Regional Hub Consolidation</h3>Throughout January, the airport operated with 12 airlines, offering 162 weekly flights and 15 direct connections—including international and domestic destinations. While the administration did not disclose the most in-demand routes, they highlighted that the surge in traffic reinforces Carrasco’s position as a regional hub.This record comes amid a gradual global recovery in air traffic, which, as of 2024, had yet to return to pre-pandemic levels in several regions. According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), Uruguay’s recovery has been faster than the South American average, driven by tourism and increased connectivity with Europe and North America.<h2>February Flight Schedule at Carrasco International Airport</h2>According to Aviacionline, based on data from Cirium, airlines are set to offer 240,000 seats at Carrasco Airport throughout February.<h3>Scheduled Flights by Airline:</h3><ul><li>Air Europa – 4 weekly flights to Madrid</li><li>American Airlines – 3 weekly flights to Miami</li><li>Azul – 2 weekly flights to Curitiba, Florianópolis, and Recife</li><li>Aerolíneas Argentinas – 1 weekly flight to Ezeiza and 13 weekly flights to Buenos Aires/Aeroparque</li><li>Avianca – 4 weekly flights to Bogotá</li><li>Copa Airlines – 21 weekly flights to Panama City</li><li>Gol – 7 weekly flights to São Paulo/Guarulhos and 4 weekly flights to Rio de Janeiro</li><li>SKY – 3 weekly flights to Salvador, 7 weekly flights to Santiago, 3 weekly flights to Lima, 4 weekly flights to Rio de Janeiro, and 3 weekly flights to Florianópolis</li><li>Iberia – 7 weekly flights to Madrid</li><li>JetSMART – 7 weekly flights to Rio de Janeiro and 4 weekly flights to Santiago</li><li>LATAM – 14 weekly flights to Santiago, 7 weekly flights to Lima, and 20 weekly flights to São Paulo/Guarulhos</li><li>Paranair – 14 weekly flights to Asunción</li></ul><figure class="image image-style-align-center image_resized" style="width:100%;"><img src="https://aviacionlinecdn.eleco.com.ar/media/2025/02/red_de_destinos_del_aeropuerto_de_carrascomontevideo_febrero_2025_cirium_schedule_mapper.jpg" alt="Red de destinos del aeropuerto de Carrasco/Montevideo - Febrero 2025 (Cirium Schedule Mapper)"><figcaption>Carrasco/Montevideo - Febrero 2025 (Cirium Schedule Mapper)</figcaption></figure>With strong international connectivity and growing passenger demand, Carrasco International Airport continues to solidify its role as a key gateway for Uruguay and the region.

Carrasco International Airport Sets Historic Passenger Record in January 2025

El Aeropuerto Internacional de Carrasco, principal terminal aérea de Uruguay, alcanzó en enero de 2025 un récord histórico de pasajeros, con 206.544 viajeros, según datos oficiales divulgados este jueves. La cifra supera en un 2,6% el registro previo de enero de 2024, cuando transitaron 201.304 personas.De acuerdo con la administración del aeropuerto, cuyo holding madre es Corporación América Airports, el incremento se explica por el movimiento turístico durante la temporada estival y la ampliación de la conectividad, que incluyó la reactivación de vuelos domésticos a Salto. Además, destacan que la oferta de asientos disponibles se mantuvo en niveles altos.“Este hito evidencia el gran trabajo conjunto de todos los actores del ecosistema, privado y público, para consolidar la recuperación del sector”, afirmó Federico Cabrera, gerente de Operaciones y Experiencia del Pasajero de Aeropuertos Uruguay. Agregó que la industria aérea “es fuente de desarrollo y su impacto derrama en muchos otros sectores”.<section class="noteSuggested" data-id="35672" data-title="Puede interesarte"></section>Durante enero, la terminal operó con 12 aerolíneas, ofreciendo 162 frecuencias semanales y conectando al país con 15 destinos directos, entre internacionales y domésticos. El organismo no especificó cuáles fueron las rutas más demandadas, pero subrayó que el crecimiento refleja una “consolidación” de la infraestructura como hub regional.El récord ocurre en un contexto de recuperación gradual del tráfico aéreo global, que en 2024 aún no alcanzaba los niveles prepandemia en varias regiones. Uruguay, según datos de la Asociación de Transporte Aéreo Internacional (IATA), ha tenido un repaso más acelerado que el promedio de Sudamérica, impulsado por el turismo y la conectividad con Europa y América del Norte.<h3>Vuelos en el aeropuerto de Carrasco</h3>De acuerdo con datos obtenidos por Aviacionline a través de Cirium, durante febrero el Aeropuerto de Carrasco tendrá una oferta de 240 mil asientos por parte de las aerolíneas.La programación abarca:<ul><li>Air Europa: cuatro vuelos semanales a Madrid.</li><li>American Airlines: tres vuelos semanales a Miami.</li><li>Azul: dos vuelos semanales a Curitiba, dos vuelos semanales a Florianópolis, y dos vuelos semanales a Recife.</li><li>Aerolíneas Argentinas: un vuelo semanal a Ezeiza y 13 vuelos semanales a Buenos Aires/Aeroparque.</li><li>Avianca: cuatro vuelos semanales a Bogotá.</li><li>Copa Airlines: 21 vuelos semanales a Panamá.</li><li>Gol: siete vuelos semanales a Sao Paulo/Guarulhos y cuatro vuelos semanales a Río de Janeiro.</li><li>SKY: tres vuelos semanales a Salvador, siete vuelos semanales a Santiago, tres vuelos semanales a Lima, cuatro vuelos semanales a Río de Janeiro y tres vuelos semanales a Florianópolis.</li><li>Iberia: siete vuelos semanales a Madrid.</li><li>JetSMART: siete vuelos semanales Río de Janeiro y cuatro vuelos semanales a Santiago.</li><li>LATAM: 14 vuelos semanales a Santiago, siete vuelos semanales a Lima y 20 vuelos semanales a Sao Paulo/Guarulhos.</li><li>Paranair: 14 vuelos semanales a Asunción.</li></ul><figure class="image"><img src="https://aviacionlinecdn.eleco.com.ar/media/2025/02/red_de_destinos_del_aeropuerto_de_carrascomontevideo_febrero_2025_cirium_schedule_mapper.jpg" alt="Red de destinos del aeropuerto de Carrasco/Montevideo - Febrero 2025 (Cirium Schedule Mapper)"><figcaption>Red de destinos del aeropuerto de Carrasco/Montevideo - Febrero 2025 (Cirium Schedule Mapper)</figcaption></figure>

Uruguay: el Aeropuerto de Carrasco logra récord histórico de pasajeros durante enero

The Uruguayan Air Force (FAU) received an Embraer C-120 Brasilia, which will perform passenger transport and medical evacuation missions. With the arrival of this new aircraft, the FAU strengthens its operational capacity, now having two units of this model in its fleet.
The aircraft was presented at Air Base No. 1, located at Montevideo’s Carrasco International Airport (MDV), during a ceremony attended by Deputy Defense Minister Marcelo Montaner and Air Force Commander-in-Chief, General of the Air Luis de León.
Marcelo Montaner emphasized that «this is a very important addition because this aircraft has specific capabilities, such as medical transport.» The Embraer C-120 Brasilia is a Brazilian-manufactured aircraft designed for flights of up to six hours, boasting a cruising speed of 300 knots.
The Air Force Commander-in-Chief, Luis de León, stated that «for the Air Force, this is a strategically required asset, as we were replacing the Bandeirantes with a new platform. While this platform is already used, it is from 1999 and, in reality, meets the needs we already had with the other Brasilia, the FAU 550, providing us with strategic capacity in the sense that we now have two aircraft to meet our needs.»
«The capabilities of this aircraft for specialized transport and having a pressurized aircraft, when until now we only had the Hercules for those conditions, significantly enhance our ability to assist the public. The aircraft can operate across all of Uruguay and is prepared for that. It is a regional aircraft that can cover the entire region; we can reach Brazil without issues, as well as Santiago or any location in the Americas,» added Commander Luis de León.
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The configuration of the new Embraer C-120, registered as FAU 551, can accommodate up to 30 passengers in its passenger transport version or switch to a layout that allows for 23 passengers and one stretcher. The stretcher, located in the rear of the cabin, is equipped to transport all types of patients.
The FAU 551 will complement the Air Force’s capacity alongside its Lockheed C-130 Hercules, with the advantage that the C-120 Brasilia features a pressurized cabin, improving travel conditions for patients. Additionally, the aircraft can operate in regional or small airports, facilitating medical evacuations for those in need, wherever they may be.

Uruguayan Air Force Enhances Fleet with New Embraer C-120 Brasilia for Medical Evacuations

The Paysandú «Tydeo Larre Borges» International Airport was officially inaugurated after a modernization process requiring an investment of $12.5 million. The event was attended by the President of Uruguay, Luis Lacalle Pou, along with national and departmental authorities, including the Minister of National Defense, Armando Castaingdebat, and the Mayor of Paysandú, Nicolás Olivera.
According to <a href="https://aeropuertosuruguay.com.uy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Aeropuertos Uruguay</a>, a subsidiary of Corporación América Airports, the works included the construction of a new 650 m² passenger terminal equipped with advanced technology and modern furnishings. Significant upgrades were also made to the aeronautical infrastructure, such as resurfacing the runway, a new apron, LED lighting, and an illumination system meeting international standards.
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President Lacalle Pou highlighted the positive impact of the renovated airport on connectivity and local pride: “This milestone not only serves practicality but also fosters pride in who we are,” he stated.
“An international airport is crucial for the life of a department. Being connected makes a difference because airports bring more opportunities. That’s why we are grateful to Aeropuertos Uruguay, who took the risk, dared, and is part of this process we all want and embrace,” said Nicolás Olivera, the Mayor of Paysandú.
The airport modernization also included a fiber-optic perimeter ring, a CCTV surveillance system, an automatic weather station, and a new fuel plant. Additionally, the old passenger terminal was refurbished for the National Air Police, and a new Fire Department station was built, equipped to handle emergencies.
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According to Aeropuertos Uruguay, the project is part of the National System of International Airports, which encompasses the modernization of six terminals across the country’s interior. Paysandú joins the already completed renovations in Carmelo, Rivera, Salto, and Melo, while works in Durazno are nearing completion.
Minister Castaingdebat stated that the new infrastructure would not only benefit passenger transport but also attract foreign investments to the department: “Today is a historic day for Paysandú and also for the interior of Uruguay.”

Inside the $12.5M Transformation of Paysandú International Airport

<a href="https://aviacionline.com/tag/aerolineas-argentinas-cargo/">Aerolíneas Argentinas Cargo</a> completed the transportation of an unusual and valuable shipment by delivering a Bugatti Chiron from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Montevideo (MVD), Uruguay. The operation was carried out aboard a Boeing 737-800 (BCF), registered as LV-KHQ.
The aircraft landed in Montevideo at 12:47 PM (local time) after a 9-hour and 37-minute flight, which included a stop in Lima. The exclusive vehicle, a <a href="https://www.bugatti.com/">Bugatti Chiron Sport «110 ans Bugatti»</a>, belonged to Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny. This model is one of only 20 units manufactured by the French automaker.
The operation was managed by Red Logistics, a company specializing in the transport of luxury automobiles, and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stories/nicoovacca/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nico Vacca</a>, who deals in sports cars in Miami.
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Photo: Nico Vacca via Instagram
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The car was acquired by businessman Oscar Fernández, an Argentine collector of sports cars, and will be showcased during the summer season in Punta del Este. Although the price of this Bugatti can reach 3.5 million dollars, the exact amount of the transaction has not been disclosed.
<h4>Aerolíneas Argentinas Cargo today</h4>
For Aerolíneas Argentinas Cargo, this operation represents an expansion of its experience in diversifying goods transportation. The airline operates regularly between Miami and Buenos Aires with its two Boeing 737 freighters, LV-CTC and LV-KHQ, conducting one to two weekly flights that sometimes include stops in Lima, Panama, Campinas/Viracopos, the Dominican Republic, and other destinations.
Additionally, in Argentina, the company works under logistics agreements to transport raw materials, such as salmon and seafood, from the southern regions of the country to El Calafate, Río Grande, and Ushuaia, as well as e-commerce goods.

Aerolíneas Argentinas Cargo Delivers Bugatti Chiron from Miami to Uruguay

<a href="https://www.skyairline.com">SKY Airline</a> inaugurated a new route between Montevideo (MVD) and Rio de Janeiro/Galeão (GIG), becoming the third between Uruguay and Brazil. This connection complements the existing flights to Salvador (SSA) and Florianópolis (FLN), and brings the total number of routes from Montevideo to five, alongside Lima (LIM) and Santiago (SCL). Now, the airline operates around 20 weekly flights at the airport serving the Uruguayan capital.
In the absence of a local airline, Uruguay has promoted the arrival of foreign carriers to strengthen connectivity with neighboring countries. The new route to Rio de Janeiro aims to serve both Uruguayan and Argentine tourists in anticipation of a summer season expected to set records on Brazilian beaches.
SKY will fly between Montevideo and Rio de Janeiro four times per week between December 16, 2024, and April 21, 2025.
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<li>Flight H2 645 GIG 15:05 &#8211; 18:20 MVD / Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.</li>
<li>Flight H2 644 MVD 11:10 &#8211; 13:55 GIG / Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.</li>
</ul>
According to the Cirium platform, for the first time, three airlines will operate on the same route, including GOL with four weekly flights and JetSMART with between 5 and 9 flights per week. The route carried 104,280 passengers between January and October 2024, with an occupancy rate of 83%, according to ANAC Brazil.
<h3>SKY Airline in Montevideo</h3>
SKY Airline is the carrier with the largest offering of destinations at Carrasco International Airport, although it ranks fourth in seat capacity, with a market share of 10.4%.
The company operates regular flights from Montevideo to:
<ul>
<li>Florianópolis, three weekly flights, from December to March, seasonal route.</li>
<li>Lima, three weekly flights.</li>
<li>Rio de Janeiro, four weekly flights, from December to April, seasonal route.</li>
<li>Salvador de Bahía, three weekly flights, from December to April, reduced to two flights per week.</li>
<li>Santiago, seven weekly flights (in the summer season), reduced to between two and four flights per week.</li>
</ul>

SKY Airline strengthens connectivity: launches new Montevideo–Rio de Janeiro service

<a href="https://www.skyairline.com/es/argentina">SKY Airline</a> inauguró una nueva ruta entre Montevideo (MVD) y Río de Janeiro/Galeão (GIG), siendo la tercera entre Uruguay y Brasil. Esta conexión complementa los vuelos ya existentes a <a href="https://aviacionline.com/2024/07/sky-inauguro-sus-vuelos-entre-santiago-y-salvador-de-bahia/">Salvador (SSA)</a> y <a href="https://aviacionline.com/2024/01/sky-inauguro-sus-vuelos-entre-lima-montevideo-y-florianopolis/">Florianópolis (FLN)</a>, y eleva a cinco el total de rutas desde Montevideo, junto a Lima (LIM) y Santiago (SCL). Ahora, la aerolínea opera alrededor de 20 vuelos semanales en el aeropuerto que sirve a la capital uruguaya.
Ante la ausencia de una aerolínea local, Uruguay ha promovido la llegada de compañías extranjeras para fortalecer la conectividad con países vecinos. La nueva ruta a Río de Janeiro busca atender tanto a turistas uruguayos como argentinos de cara a una temporada de verano que apunta a ser récord en las playas brasileñas.
SKY volará entre Montevideo y Río de Janeiro cuatro veces por semana entre el 16 de diciembre de 2024 y el 21 de abril de 2025.
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<li>vuelo H2 645 GIG 15:05 &#8211; 18:20 MVD / lunes, miércoles, viernes y domingos.</li>
<li>vuelo H2 644 MVD 11:10 &#8211; 13:55 GIG / lunes, miércoles, viernes y domingos.</li>
</ul>
De acuerdo a la plataforma Cirium, por primera vez, habrá tres aerolíneas operando en una misma ruta, que incluye GOL con cuatro vuelos semanales y JetSMART con entre 5 y 9 vuelos por semana. La ruta movilizó 104.280 pasajeros entre enero y octubre de 2024, con una ocupación del 83%, según ANAC Brasil.
<h3>SKY Airline en Montevideo</h3>
SKY Airline es la aerolínea con mayor oferta de destinos en el Aeropuerto Internacional de Carrasco, aunque ocupa el cuarto lugar en la de asientos, con una cuota del 10,4% de mercado.
La empresa vuela de manera regular desde Montevideo hacia:
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<li>Florianópolis, tres vuelos semanales, de diciembre a marzo, ruta de temporada.</li>
<li>Lima, tres vuelos semanales.</li>
<li>Río de Janeiro, cuatro vuelos semanales, de diciembre a abril, ruta de temporada.</li>
<li>Salvador de Bahía, tres vuelos semanales, de diciembre a abril y reduce a dos vuelos por semana.</li>
<li>Santiago, siete vuelos semanales (en temporada de verano) y reduce a entre dos y cuatro vuelos por semana.</li>
</ul>

SKY Airline sumó su tercer destino en Brasil desde Uruguay

The Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU) in Asunción, Paraguay, added a new, unprecedented route to Recife (REC), operated by Azul Linhas Aéreas. The Brazilian airline will offer weekly flights until February 2, 2025, marking the only option for direct connectivity between Paraguay and northeastern Brazil.
The company will operate every Sunday with Embraer 195-E2 aircraft, configured for 136 passengers, providing a total of 2,176 seats from December to February.
<ul>
<li>AD 8762 REC 09:15 &#8211; 13:55 ASU</li>
<li>AD 8763 ASU 15:10 &#8211; 19:30 REC</li>
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According to César Grandolfo, Azul&#8217;s Institutional Relations Manager, this strategic connection strengthens the airline&#8217;s international network, promoting an increase in visitor flow and commercial exchange between the two countries.
<h3>Importance of Recife and Azul Linhas Aéreas</h3>
Recife, Azul&#8217;s main base in northeastern Brazil, connects to 43 domestic and five international destinations, solidifying itself as a major operations hub. The fleet at this base includes models such as the Cessna Caravan, Airbus A320neo, A330neo, Embraer 195, and Embraer E2.
Joaquín Rodríguez, General Director of Aena Brasil Airports, highlighted that the new connection with Asunción strengthens the international offering of Recife International Airport, which now features routes to seven international destinations, including Lisbon, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Buenos Aires (Ezeiza and Aeroparque), Santiago de Chile, and Montevideo.
On the other hand, Silvio Pettirossi International Airport, serving Asunción, has increased to seven Brazilian destinations for this summer season. Azul will have the largest route offering, connecting with Campinas/Viracopos (VCP), Curitiba (CWB), Florianópolis (FLN), and Recife.
Next is Paranair, which, during the summer season, will link Florianópolis and Rio de Janeiro/Galeão (GIG). LATAM, with 11 weekly flights, and GOL, with 6 per week, will connect the Paraguayan capital with São Paulo/Guarulhos (GRU).

Azul Linhas Aéreas launches first-ever Asunción–Recife route with weekly flights

El Aeropuerto Internacional Silvio Pettirossi (ASU) en Asunción, Paraguay, sumó una nueva ruta inédita a Recife (REC), operada por Azul Linhas Aéreas. La aerolínea brasileña ofrecerá vuelos semanales hasta el 2 de febrero de 2025, en la que será la única opción de conectividad directa entre Paraguay y el noreste de Brasil.
La empresa volará cada domingo con aviones Embraer 195-E2, configurados para 136 pasajeros, para una oferta de 2.176 asientos entre diciembre a febrero.
<ul>
<li>AD 8762 REC 09:15 &#8211; 13:55 ASU</li>
<li>AD 8763 ASU 15:10 &#8211; 19:30 REC</li>
</ul>
Según César Grandolfo, gerente de Relaciones Institucionales de Azul, esta conexión estratégica refuerza la red internacional de la aerolínea, fomentando el aumento del flujo de visitantes y el intercambio comercial entre ambos países.
<h3>Importancia de Recife y Azul Linhas Aéreas</h3>
Recife, la principal base de Azul en el noreste de Brasil, conecta con 43 destinos nacionales y cinco internacionales, consolidándose como un importante centro de operaciones. La flota en esta base incluye modelos como el Cessna Caravan, Airbus A320neo, A330neo, Embraer 195 y Embraer E2.
Joaquín Rodríguez, director general de Aeropuertos de Aena Brasil, subrayó que la nueva conexión con Asunción fortalece la oferta internacional del Aeropuerto Internacional de Recife, que ahora cuenta con rutas hacia siete destinos internacionales, incluyendo Lisboa, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Buenos Aires (Ezeiza y Aeroparque), Santiago de Chile y Montevideo.
Por otro lado, el Aeropuerto Internacional Silvio Pettirossi, que sirve a Asunción, ha incrementado a siete destinos brasileños para esta temporada de verano. Azul tendrá la mayor oferta de rutas, al conectar con Campinas/Viracopos (VCP), <a href="https://aviacionline.com/2024/12/el-primer-vuelo-entre-asuncion-y-curitiba-tuvo-ocupacion-plena/">Curitiba (CWB),</a> Florianópolis (FLN) y Recife.
Le sigue <a href="https://aviacionline.com/2023/07/paranair-volara-entre-asuncion-y-rio-de-janeiro/">Paranair</a> que, durante la temporada de verano, enlazará Florianópolis y Río de Janeiro/Galeao (GIG). LATAM, con 11 vuelos semanales, y GOL ,con 6 por semana, enlazará la capital paraguaya con São Paulo/Guarulhos (GRU).

Azul agrega la ruta Asunción – Recife y llega a cuatro conexiones directas entre Brasil y Paraguay

<a href="https://www.latam.com">LATAM</a> has resumed its flights between Santiago (SCL) and Punta del Este (PDP) in Uruguay, which will operate during the summer season until March 16, 2025, with three weekly flights on Airbus A320 aircraft, with a capacity of 174 seats. The airline will offer a total of 15,660 seats during the three months of operations.
LATAM operated in Punta del Este until February 2022, connecting twice weekly with Santiago and São Paulo/Guarulhos (GRU), Brazil.
<h4>LATAM flight schedule to Punta del Este</h4>
<ul>
<li>Santiago – Punta del Este flight LA 431 SCL 07:00 – 09:20 PDP / Thursday, Friday, and Sunday.</li>
<li>Punta del Este – Santiago flight LA 431 PDP 10:20 – 12:55 SCL / Thursday, Friday, and Sunday.</li>
</ul>
LATAM is the leading airline operating in Uruguay in terms of seat capacity and frequencies, covering 21% and 22% of the market share, according to the Cirium platform. Currently, it flies from Montevideo to Lima (7 weekly flights), Santiago (14 weekly flights), and São Paulo (21 weekly flights), totaling 42 flights per week.
Punta del Este, meanwhile, reconnects with Chile. Currently, its international flights are operated by Aerolíneas Argentinas to Buenos Aires/Aeroparque and Azul to São Paulo/Guarulhos. During the summer season, it is joined by <a href="https://aviacionline.com/tag/paranair/">Paranair</a>, with flights to Asunción, Paraguay, and to Campinas/Viracopos with Azul.

LATAM Brings Back Santiago to Punta del Este Flights for Summer Season

<a href="https://www.latamairlines.com/ar/es">LATAM</a> reanudó sus vuelos entre Santiago (SCL) y Punta del Este (PDP) en Uruguay, que estarán vigentes durante la temporada de verano hasta el 16 de marzo de 2025, con tres operaciones semanales en aeronaves Airbus A320, con capacidad para 174 asientos. La empresa brindará una oferta de 15.660 asientos durante los tres meses de operaciones.
LATAM operó en Punta del Este hasta febrero de 2022, conectando dos veces por semana con Santiago y São Paulo/Guarulhos (GRU), Brasil.
Ver también: <a href="http://aviacionline.com2023/11/latam-aumentara-sus-vuelos-a-uruguay/">LATAM aumentará sus vuelos a Uruguay</a>
<h3>Programación de los vuelos de LATAM a Punta del Este</h3>
<ul>
<li>Santiago – Punta del Este vuelo LA 431 SCL 07:00 – 09:20 PDP / jueves, viernes y domingo.</li>
<li>Punta del Este – Santiago vuelo LA 431 PDP 10:20 – 12:55 SCL / jueves, viernes y domingo.</li>
</ul>
LATAM es la principal aerolínea que opera en Uruguay en cuanto a oferta de asientos y frecuencias, abarcando el 21% y 22% del share, según la plataforma Cirium. Actualmente, vuela desde Montevideo hacia Lima (7 vuelos semanales), Santiago (14 vuelos semanales) y São Paulo (21 vuelos semanales); lo que totaliza 42 vuelos por semana.
Punta del Este, en tanto, retoma su conexión con Chile. Actualmente, sus vuelos internacionales están a cargo de Aerolíneas Argentinas, hacia Buenos Aires/Aeroparque, y Azul, hacia São Paulo/Guarulhos. En temporada de verano se une <a href="https://aviacionline.com/tag/paranair/">Paranair</a> con vuelos a Asunción, Paraguay, y hacia Campinas/Viracopos con Azul.

LATAM inauguró sus vuelos a Punta del Este

On October 8, 2024, the Montevideo-Salto air route, operated by the airline Paranair, began connecting two of the main cities in Uruguay&#8217;s interior. In its first month of operations, the results were positive, with a total of 1,000 passengers transported, according to <a href="https://aeropuertosuruguay.com.uy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Aeropuertos Uruguay</a>, the company managing the Salto airport concession. The new route, which offers two weekly flights and marked the resumption of domestic flights in Uruguay after more than a decade, achieved an average load factor of 72%.
During the initial period, there were 28 movements, 14 flights between Montevideo and Salto, and 14 in the opposite direction. The route, operated with CRJ-200 aircraft with a capacity for 50 passengers, has departures on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Flights leave Montevideo on Tuesdays at 8:50 a.m., returning from Salto at 10:40 a.m. On Thursdays, flights depart from the capital at 7:00 p.m., with a return at 8:45 p.m.
Aeropuertos Uruguay highlights that this operation is part of a modernization and development plan that includes improvements at several airports in the country, including Salto’s, which has been renovated as part of this strategy.
«We are very proud of the success of the Montevideo-Salto route, as these results confirm that there is demand and that it is an attractive market for a commercial airline. It shows that with a foundation of world-class new infrastructure and the daily work we are doing for connectivity, results can be achieved that benefit the entire country,» said Matías Carluccio, Commercial Manager of Aeropuertos Uruguay.
The company, which is part of Corporación América Airports, noted that passengers flying between Salto and Montevideo enjoy exclusive benefits such as promotional prices on Europcar vehicle rentals at Carrasco and Salto airports, discounts on Taxis Naranja and Taxis Aeropuerto services, as well as free parking access at both terminals.
Aeropuertos Uruguay expects this route to continue consolidating and further stimulating both tourism and economic development in the region.

Paranair Connects Montevideo and Salto: 1,000 Passengers in First Month

The Argentine Secretariat of Transportation announced today that three airlines have been authorized to increase their presence in the South American country, which, they assured, «will bring greater competitiveness to the Argentine air transport sector», as stated in a press release. Many of these routes had been previously disclosed weeks or months ago.
According to the agency, SKY Airline has been authorized to operate under the fifth freedom of the air between São Paulo/Guarulhos (GRU) &#8211; San Carlos de Bariloche (BRC), with a stopover in Santiago (SCL), Chile. The airline had announced this route last September, highlighting that passengers would not need to deplane during the stopover in the Chilean capital. This authorization is in addition to the new route between Santiago and El Calafate, announced three months ago and approved last week by the Argentine government.
The second airline is JetSMART, which, through its Lima subsidiary, will be able to operate daily flights to Buenos Aires. This also means an increase to two daily flights between the two capitals, as JetSMART Argentina currently operates this route from Aeroparque. The ultra-low-cost carrier had requested this increase in March 2023 from Peru’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGAC).
Finally, Arajet has been authorized to fly between Punta Cana and Buenos Aires. However, this connection began earlier in November, replacing the Santo Domingo &#8211; Buenos Aires route. Starting in December, the frequency will increase from 7 to 8 weekly flights, taking advantage of the southern hemisphere&#8217;s summer peak season.
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According to the provision, the authorization falls within Argentina&#8217;s bilateral agreements with various countries, including the Memorandum of Understanding and the Air Services Agreement signed with Brazil, Canada, Chile, Ecuador, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, and Uruguay. These regulations establish the conditions for operations between the nations and outline the designation of carriers authorized by their respective aeronautical authorities.
The measure, part of the <a href="https://aviacionline.com/2024/03/cielos-abiertos-la-politica-aerocomercial-que-se-viene/">«Open Skies»</a> policy, aims to «enhance the competitiveness of the air sector and is framed within the deregulation policies promoted by the Secretariat of Transportation of the Ministry of Economy and the Ministry of Deregulation and State Transformation of Argentina», emphasized the Secretariat in a statement. In all cases, it is highlighted that frequencies will be unlimited, allowing airlines to adjust their operations according to commercial needs and seasonality.
<h4>More flights or fewer flights in Argentina?</h4>
While the international market has been developing, there are also some setbacks with two airlines canceling three routes to Buenos Aires, either due to low occupancy or diversification in their operations.
JetSMART canceled its connections to Montevideo and Curitiba at the end of September due to occupancies below 40%. Meanwhile, GOL Linhas Aéreas will suspend its direct flights between Bogotá and Buenos Aires in February, replacing them with a stopover in Brasilia after inaugurating a nonstop route with Ezeiza.
Despite these reductions, both companies are making adjustments. JetSMART added three Airbus A320ceo aircraft to reinforce its domestic flights and connections to Rio de Janeiro and Florianópolis. GOL, on the other hand, has adapted its strategy in partnership with Avianca, which has increased its frequencies on routes such as Bogotá-Buenos Aires.
Despite these changes, a record season for international flights is expected, driven by increased frequencies from airlines such as American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, GOL, LATAM, JetSMART, Flybondi, and Aerolíneas Argentinas.

Open Skies: SKY, JetSMART, and Arajet Boost Operations in Argentina

<a href="https://aviacionline.com/tag/american-airlines/">American Airlines</a> resumed its flights to <a href="https://aviacionline.com/tag/montevideo/page/2/">Montevideo (MVD),</a> Uruguay, from Miami (MIA) for the summer season. Additionally, the airline announced a 14% increase in operations compared to the previous season.
The company resumed its flights on November 22, 2024, which will continue until March 29, 2025. Unlike the 2023/24 season, the schedule will increase to one daily flight between December 18 and February 13.
<ul>
<li>Flight AA 989 MIA 11:00 – 09:55 (+1) MVD / Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.</li>
<li>Flight AA 984 MVD 23:25 – 06:50 (+1) MIA / Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.</li>
</ul>
Schedule from November 22 to December 17, and February 14 to March 29.
According to the Cirium platform, American Airlines will offer 40,716 seats during the five months of operation, compared to 35,568 in 2023/24. The flights will be operated with Boeing 787-8 aircraft, configured for 234 passengers: 20 Flagship Business, 28 Premium Economy, 48 Main Cabin Extra, and 138 Economy.
See Also: <a href="https://aviacionline.com/2024/09/jetsmart-joins-american-airlines-aadvantage-mileage-program/">JetSMART joins American Airlines’ AAdvantage mileage program</a>
<h4>Montevideo flight schedule</h4>
Carrasco International Airport is the main gateway to and from Montevideo, which handled more than 1,763,352 passengers in 2023. According to Cirium&#8217;s schedule, 2024 is expected to surpass the previous year’s and 2019’s levels, as more than 2.6 million seats have been scheduled.
In January 2025, the peak month of the summer season, 12 airlines will connect Montevideo to 17 destinations, with a 3.8% increase in seat availability compared to the same month in 2024. Compared to the previous season, missing destinations include San Carlos de Bariloche by Aerolíneas Argentinas and Porto Alegre by Azul.
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<ul>
<li>Aerolíneas Argentinas
<ul>
<li>Buenos Aires/Aeroparque, with Boeing 737-700, Boeing 737-800, and Embraer 190.</li>
<li>Buenos Aires/Ezeiza, with Embraer 190.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Air Europa with Boeing 787-9
<ul>
<li>Madrid, 4 weekly flights.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>American Airlines, summer season with Boeing 787-8.
<ul>
<li>Miami, 3-7 weekly flights</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Azul, Embraer 195-E2
<ul>
<li>Curitiba, 2 weekly flights.</li>
<li>Florianópolis, 2 weekly flights, from December 16 to March 2.</li>
<li>Recife, 2 weekly flights.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Avianca with Airbus A320neo.
<ul>
<li>Bogotá, 4 weekly flights.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Copa Airlines with Boeing 737 MAX 9
<ul>
<li>Panama City/Tocumen, 21 weekly flights.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>GOL Linhas Aéreas with Boeing 737 MAX 8
<ul>
<li>Rio de Janeiro/Galeão, 4 weekly flights.</li>
<li>São Paulo/Guarulhos, 7 weekly flights.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Iberia with Airbus A330-200
<ul>
<li>Madrid, 7 weekly flights.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>JetSMART with A320neo and A321neo.
<ul>
<li>Rio de Janeiro/Galeão, 5-7 weekly flights.</li>
<li>Santiago, 5 weekly flights.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>LATAM
<ul>
<li>Lima, 7 weekly flights with A319/A320.</li>
<li>Santiago, 14 weekly flights with A320/A321.</li>
<li>São Paulo/Guarulhos, 20 weekly flights with A320/A321.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Paranair with CRJ 200
<ul>
<li>Asunción, 10 weekly flights.</li>
<li>Salto, 2 weekly flights.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>SKY Airline with A320neo
<ul>
<li>Florianópolis, 3 weekly flights, from December 2 to March 31.</li>
<li>Lima, 2-3 weekly flights, ending March 31.</li>
<li>Rio de Janeiro/Galeão, 4 weekly flights, from December 16 to April 21.</li>
<li>Salvador, 2-3 weekly flights.</li>
<li>Santiago, 4-7 weekly flights.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

Montevideo Welcomes Daily Flights from Miami: American Airlines’ New Schedule

<a href="https://aviacionline.com/tag/american-airlines/">American Airlines </a> reanudó sus vuelos a <a href="https://aviacionline.com/tag/montevideo/page/2/">Montevideo (MVD),</a> Uruguay, desde Miami (MIA) de cara a la temporada de verano. Además, la aerolínea informó que aumentará un 14% las operaciones en comparación con la temporada anterior.
La empresa reanudó sus vuelos el 22 de noviembre de 2024, los cuales se extenderán hasta el 29 de marzo de 2025. A diferencia de la temporada 2023/24, la programación aumentará a un vuelo diario entre el 18 de diciembre y el 13 de febrero.
<ul>
<li>Vuelo AA 989 MIA 11:00 – 09:55 (+1) MVD / miércoles, viernes y domingos.</li>
<li>vuelo AA 984 MVD 23:25 – 06:50 (+1) MIA / lunes, jueves y sábados.</li>
</ul>
Programación del 22 de noviembre al 17 de diciembre, y de 14 de febrero al 29 de marzo.
Según la plataforma Cirium, American Airlines brindará una oferta de 40,716 asientos en los cinco meses de operación, contra los 35,568 de 2023/24. Los vuelos serán realizados con Boeing 787-8, configurados para 234 pasajeros: 20 Flagship Business, 28 en Premium Economy, 48 en Main Cabin y 138 en Económica.
Ver También: <a href="https://aviacionline.com/2024/09/jetsmart-ingresa-al-programa-de-millas-aadvantage-de-american-airlines/">JetSMART ingresa al programa de millas AAdvantage de American Airlines</a>
<h3>Programación de los vuelos de Montevideo</h3>
El Aeropuerto Internacional de Carrasco es la principal puerta de entrada y salida de Montevideo, que en 2023 movilizó más de 1,763,352 pasajeros. Según la programación expuesta por Cirium, se espera que el 2024 supere los niveles del año anterior y de 2019, dado que se ha programado una oferta de más de 2,6 millones de asientos.
Para enero de 2025, el mes pico de la temporada de verano, estarán presentes 12 aerolíneas que conectarán a Montevideo con 17 destinos, con una oferta de asientos 3,8% superior al mismo mes de 2024. En comparación a la anterior temporada, los destinos faltantes son San Carlos de Bariloche por parte de Aerolíneas Argentinas y Porto Alegre de Azul.
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<ul>
<li>Aerolíneas Argentinas
<ul>
<li>Buenos Aires/Aeroparque, con Boeing 737-700, Boeing 737-800 y Embraer 190.</li>
<li>Buenos Aires/Ezeiza, Embraer 190.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Air Europa con Boeing 787-9
<ul>
<li>Madrid, 4 vuelos semanales.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>American Airlines, temporada de verano con Boeing 787-8.
<ul>
<li>Miami, 3-7 vuelos semanales</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Azul, Embraer 195-E2
<ul>
<li>Curitiba, 2 vuelos semanales.</li>
<li>Florianópolis, 2 vuelos semanales, del 16 de diciembre al 2 de marzo.</li>
<li>Recife, 2 vuelos semanales.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Avianca con Airbus A320neo.
<ul>
<li>Bogotá, 4 vuelos semanales.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Copa Airlines con Boeing 737 MAX 9
<ul>
<li>Ciudad de Panamá/Tocumen, 21 vuelos semanales.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>GOL Linhas Aereas con Boeing 737 MAX 8
<ul>
<li>Río de Janeiro/Galeão, 4 vuelos semanales.</li>
<li>São Paulo/Guarulhos, 7 vuelos semanales.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Iberia con Airbus A330-200
<ul>
<li>Madrid, 7 vuelos semanales.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>JetSMART con A320neo y A321neo.
<ul>
<li>Río de Janeiro/Galeão, 5-7 vuelos semanales.</li>
<li>Santiago, 5 vuelos semanales.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>LATAM
<ul>
<li>Lima, 7 vuelos semanales con A319/A320.</li>
<li>Santiago, 14 vuelos semanales con A320/A321.</li>
<li>São Paulo/Guarulhos, 20 vuelos semanales con A320/A321.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Paranair con CRJ 200
<ul>
<li>Asunción, 10 vuelos semanales.</li>
<li><a href="https://aviacionline.com/2024/08/uruguay-autoriza-a-paranair-a-volar-entre-asuncion-montevideo-y-salto/">Salto, 2 vuelos semanales</a>.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>SKY Airline con A320neo
<ul>
<li>Florianópolis, 3 vuelos semanales, del 2 de diciembre al 31 de marzo.</li>
<li>Lima, 2-3 vuelos semanales, finaliza el 31 de marzo.</li>
<li>Río de Janeiro/Galeão, 4 vuelos semanales, del 16 de diciembre al 21 de abril.</li>
<li>Salvador, 2-3 vuelos semanales.</li>
<li>Santiago, 4-7 vuelos semanales.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

American Airlines inauguró sus vuelos de temporada a Montevideo

The Uruguayan government denied receiving notifications about asset seizures in Luxembourg related to the Pluna case and the international arbitration with Latin American Regional Aviation Holding S.R.L. (LARAH). In a statement issued yesterday, Tuesday, the Uruguayan state stated that “it does not accept the criminal immunity requested by LARAH for those accused of aggravated fraud during their management of Pluna” and reiterated its commitment to comply with the arbitration award issued in February 2024.
<h4>Context of the arbitration</h4>
Uruguay has been negotiating with LARAH since May 2024 with the aim of complying with the award of the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), which obliges the state to pay compensation in the Pluna case. According to the government statement, Uruguay consistently expressed its willingness to meet its legal obligations and offered an economic proposal that LARAH found satisfactory.
However, negotiations broke down on November 14 when LARAH demanded that Uruguay cease criminal proceedings against three former Pluna executives: Hugo Sebastián Hirsch, Arturo Álvarez Demalde, and Matías Campiani. “This is inadmissible for Uruguay, as for any rule-of-law state, and also violates the principles of separation of powers and the technical independence of prosecutors”, the document stated.
Uruguay asserted that the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on June 15, 2012, between the state, Sociedad Aeronáutica Oriental (SAO), and South American Regional Aviation Holding (SARAH)—direct or indirect shareholders of LARAH—remains in effect. This document establishes SAO and SARAH’s obligation to hold the Uruguayan state harmless against legal actions related to Pluna.
As a result, Uruguay considers that any payment arising from the award must be covered by LARAH through the obligations stipulated in the MoU.
Despite disagreements with LARAH, Uruguay reiterated its intent to comply with the arbitration award and expressed willingness to explore amicable solutions that respect the Constitution and laws. “Uruguay always maintains its commitment to fulfilling all its legal obligations but is unwilling to accept conditions that flagrantly violate the Constitution and laws”, the statement concluded.
This declaration follows reports of the seizure of Uruguayan assets in Luxembourg, a procedure for which the government claims it has not received formal notification.
See also: <a href="https://aviacionline.com/2024/11/pluna-airlines-arbitration-fallout-uruguays-assets-targeted-in-luxembourg/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">PLUNA: Uruguay’s assets seized in Luxembourg</a>

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<a href="https://www.voeazul.com.br" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Azul Linhas Aéreas</a> informó que está reforzando su red aérea en el sur de Brasil para facilitar el acceso de los clientes a destinos muy solicitados durante la temporada alta. En este sentido, el Aeropuerto Internacional Hercílio Luz – Floripa Airport, de Florianópolis (SC), contará con servicios directos adicionales durante el período de diciembre de 2024 a febrero de 2025.
Habrá vuelos internacionales que conectarán a Florianópolis con Montevideo, en Uruguay, dos veces por semana (los lunes y viernes), y también dos vuelos semanales (miércoles y domingos) hacia Asunción, en Paraguay. Las operaciones se realizarán con aeronaves Embraer 195-E2, según reporta nuestro medio asociado en Brasil, <a href="https://aeroin.net/aeroporto-de-florianopolis-tera-reforco-de-voos-para-uruguai-paraguai-e-recife-pela-azul-na-alta-temporada/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AEROIN</a>.
Y dado que el noreste sigue siendo la región con los destinos más buscados en la época de verano y fin de año, la capital catarinense también contará con 15 vuelos directos hacia Recife, el principal hub de la compañía en la región, con más de 2.000 asientos disponibles para los clientes en temporada alta.
Ver también: <a href="https://aviacionline.com/2024/10/privatizacion-de-aerolineas-argentinas-ceo-de-azul-desmiente-interes-en-la-compania/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Privatización de Aerolíneas Argentinas: CEO de Azul desmiente interés en la compañía</a>
“La inversión de Azul es de doble vía y promete no solo llevar a los clientes a destinos nacionales e internacionales deseados, sino también fomentar las visitas y el turismo en Florianópolis, atrayendo incluso a visitantes de nuestros países vecinos”, explica Vitor Silva, gerente de Red, Planificación Estratégica y Alianzas de la aerolínea.
La expectativa de movimiento es tan alta que Azul espera mantener algunos vuelos y rutas más allá de la temporada alta. “Todo dependerá del retorno y la demanda en este período. Vamos a estudiar las posibilidades, pero ya tenemos algunas apuestas que podrían generar gran movimiento y más acceso a la ciudad”, prevé.
Ver también: <a href="https://aviacionline.com/2024/10/gol-programa-una-oferta-record-de-vuelos-entre-argentina-y-brasil-para-el-verano/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">GOL programa una oferta récord de vuelos entre Argentina y Brasil para el verano</a>
Ricardo Gesse, CEO de Zurich Airport Brasil, afirma que “siempre buscamos ampliar las opciones de destinos para nuestros pasajeros. Además de fortalecer esta diversidad, los nuevos vuelos de Azul para la temporada alta muestran la confianza de la aerolínea en el mercado de Santa Catarina”.

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El Aeropuerto Internacional de Carrasco, en Montevideo, se ha asociado con Magzter, el quiosco digital de noticias más grande del mundo (www.magzter.com), para mejorar la experiencia de sus pasajeros.
Como el primer Aeropuerto de Lectura Inteligente de Sudamérica, Carrasco ahora ofrece una experiencia de lectura digital completamente sin contacto y sin papel, permitiendo a los pasajeros acceder a sus revistas y periódicos favoritos durante su tiempo en la terminal.
Gracias a esta colaboración, los pasajeros pueden acceder a más de 9.000 revistas, periódicos, revistas especializadas y cómics de forma gratuita mientras se encuentren en Carrasco.
<h2>Desde la aplicación</h2>
Pueden descargar la aplicación de Magzter desde la App Store o Google Play Store para obtener acceso ilimitado gratuito dentro de la zona georreferenciada, eliminando la necesidad de una suscripción.
Cuando están en el aeropuerto, los pasajeros pueden abrir la aplicación de Magzter, hacer clic en la pestaña «SRZ» (Smart Reading Zone), otorgar permiso de ubicación a la aplicación y disfrutar de acceso ilimitado gratuito a la lectura. También pueden descargar sus títulos favoritos mientras están en el aeropuerto y acceder a ellos sin conexión durante su vuelo.
<h2>Extenso catálogo</h2>
El extenso catálogo de Magzter incluye varias de las publicaciones en español más vendidas como ¡Hola!, Elle, Marie Claire, Semana, Forbes, Computer Hoy, Auto Bild y Vanidades.
También ofrece miles de títulos populares a nivel global, incluyendo TIME, Cosmopolitan, Newsweek, Car &amp; Driver, The Guardian, Vogue y GQ, en más de 40 categorías y en más de 60 idiomas. Estas categorías incluyen automoción, negocios, cómics, entretenimiento, moda, salud, estilo de vida, noticias, política, ciencia, deportes, tecnología y viajes.
Al promover la lectura digital entre millones de personas en todo el mundo, Magzter ha conservado exitosamente decenas de miles de árboles y otros recursos naturales, contribuyendo activamente a la iniciativa «Go Green».
Esta asociación representa un avance importante en el movimiento de la lectura digital, reforzando el compromiso de Magzter de ofrecer una experiencia de lectura sin contacto y respetuosa con el medio ambiente.
A medida que Magzter expande su presencia globalmente, el concepto de Aeropuerto de Lectura Inteligente está preparado para transformar la experiencia de viaje de millones de pasajeros alrededor del mundo.
<h2>Apostando a la tecnología</h2>
«Apostamos a la tecnología como aliado para transformar la experiencia de cada uno de nuestros pasajeros. Integrar soluciones como Magzter nos permite ofrecerles una experiencia más personalizada, dándoles la posibilidad de acceder a contenido adaptado a sus preferencias, y así hacer que su paso por nuestro aeropuerto sea cada vez más disfrutable”, señaló Federico Cabrera, Gerente de Operaciones y Experiencia de Aeropuertos Uruguay.
Agregó que “esta herramienta combina innovación y personalización para ofrecer una experiencia a la altura de las expectativas de los pasajeros”.
“Con el lanzamiento de la iniciativa de Aeropuerto de Lectura Inteligente en el Aeropuerto Internacional Carrasco, estamos orgullosos de estar a la vanguardia de la innovación digital en la industria de la aviación”, afirmó Girish Ramdas, CEO de Magzter Inc.
<h2>Mejorando la experiencia</h2>
Y señaló que “esta asociación no solo nos permite ofrecer a los viajeros una amplia variedad de revistas y periódicos, sino que también demuestra nuestra dedicación a satisfacer las necesidades cambiantes de los pasajeros modernos. Creemos que esta iniciativa mejorará significativamente la experiencia en el aeropuerto, haciendo que los tiempos de espera sean más agradables y productivos para todos”.
“Establecer el Aeropuerto Internacional Carrasco como el primer Aeropuerto de Lectura Inteligente en Sudamérica es un logro innovador para nosotros. Estamos emocionados de ofrecer a los pasajeros una experiencia de lectura única y sin contacto que se adapta a sus intereses y preferencias. Esta iniciativa es un paso significativo hacia la creación de una experiencia aeroportuaria más atractiva y agradable, y esperamos ver su impacto positivo en los pasajeros”, comentó a su vez Vijay Radhakrishnan, Presidente de Magzter Inc.
“Estamos encantados de colaborar con el Aeropuerto Internacional Carrasco para traer la primera experiencia de Aeropuerto de Lectura Inteligente a Sudamérica. Esta iniciativa permite a los pasajeros sumergirse en una vasta gama de contenido global y regional, al alcance de su mano, transformando por completo el tiempo de espera en el aeropuerto en una enriquecedora experiencia de lectura sin contacto. Es un cambio radical en términos de conveniencia y participación para los viajeros”, concluyó Scott Verchin, Jefe Global de Contenido y B2B de Magzter Inc.

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