Voa Brasil is an innovative federal government program that promises to revolutionize the air transportation sector in Brazil. The initiative, which is expected to begin in early February 2024, is a direct response to the need for more affordable air mobility.
With a maximum price of R$1,400 per ticket, Voa Brasil aims to benefit approximately 20 million low-income retirees. In addition, 600,000 students from the University for All Program (Prouni) will also benefit.
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About Voa Brasil
The program has been promised since 2023 and, after several postponements, was validated by President Lula, with expectations that tickets will begin to be available for purchase shortly after the president's announcement. This should happen in the first half of February.
Thus, Voa Brasil initially focuses on two main groups:
- INSS retirees, especially those who receive up to two minimum wages;
- Prouni students.
Benefits and objectives of Voa Brasil
Voa Brasil's main objective is to democratize access to air transportation in the country, offering the chance to travel by plane to those who have never had this opportunity. Those who have not traveled for more than 12 months will also have the opportunity.
Thus, with the collaboration of the three major Brazilian airlines – Latam, Gol and Azul – the program is committed to offering millions of airline tickets at promotional prices.
The Minister of Ports and Airports, Silvio Costa Filho, highlighted the importance of reducing the price of aviation kerosene and the judicialization of aviation cases to lower ticket prices. In addition, an increase in credit for companies is being sought from the National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES).
Restrictions and criteria
To be eligible for the program, beneficiaries must prove that they have not traveled by plane in the last 12 months. Promotional tickets will be offered mainly outside the high season, at specific times of the year when there is greater idleness in flights.
Marcelo Camargo/ Brazil Agency
