Mega Merger: Brazilian Government Considers Combining LATAM, GOL, & Azul Into A Single Carrier

The Brazilian aviation industry is in a unique position, with a classic triopoly of three airlines—GOL, Azul, and LATAM—controlling over 99% of the domestic market. All three of these airlines operate a different business model, cater to different customer bases, and have non-uniform backstories that have created complex corporate structures.