August 2023 was special for Brazil’s domestic air travel, says the National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC). Passenger numbers reached 8.2 million, a 12.8% jump compared to the same month last year. Meanwhile, passenger revenue per kilometer (RPK) increased by 7.9%. Compared to August 2019, the number of travelers rose by 4.3%. Revenue saw a similar […]
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