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He says the airlines have found a hub in S\u00e3o Paulo for their flights, but many passengers come from other Latin American countries to S\u00e3o Paulo before continuing their journeys. As an example of this connectivity, the specialist notes that Arab airlines maintain codeshare agreements with local carriers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For example, Gol has a partnership with Royal Air Maroc. Etihad, the Abu Dhabi-based airline that flew to S\u00e3o Paulo between 2013 and 2017, partners with Azul in Brazil, with the agreement allowing points exchanges between their loyalty programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In July, Emirates announced it will operate daily flights to Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires, Argentina, starting in October. Currently, it offers five weekly flights to these destinations, in addition to daily service to S\u00e3o Paulo. Qatar Airways is increasing its weekly flights between Doha and S\u00e3o Paulo from 14 to 17. Royal Air Maroc confirmed to ANBA that it will operate four weekly flights from December, rising to five to six weekly flights in 2026, when it will also begin service to Rio de Janeiro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Royal Air Maroc\u2019s Brazil country manager, Othman Baba, confirmed to ANBA that the airline will operate four weekly flights to S\u00e3o Paulo starting December 2. Since December last year, when it resumed operations in the country after the pandemic, the airline has flown three times a week between Casablanca and S\u00e3o Paulo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, the airline has further plans for its operations in Brazil. The executive revealed that by 2026, the goal is to operate six weekly flights to S\u00e3o Paulo and, also by next year, begin service to Rio de Janeiro. This route could, like Emirates\u2019, extend to Buenos Aires, which is still under consideration. Baba says S\u00e3o Paulo is a dynamic destination, the \u201cfinancial heart\u201d of Brazil and South America, and that the airline aims to serve as a \u201cbridge\u201d between this region and other destinations it serves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBrazil is a very important destination for three reasons: First, because it is the largest destination in South America, with major airlines based in S\u00e3o Paulo. For us, it\u2019s a gateway to Europe, Africa, and Asia,\u201d he says. \u201cThe second reason is that we believe in fostering tourism between the two countries. Moroccans love Brazil, identify with it and want to visit Rio de Janeiro. And the third reason is that we want to foster business. A direct route makes it easier to conduct business between the two countries,\u201d Baba adds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He explains that the airline\u2019s ability to meet its goals and demand is directly tied to its infrastructure, and Royal Air Maroc is expanding. The airline plans to reach 200 aircraft by 2027 and relies on plane deliveries. The increase in flights to S\u00e3o Paulo will be possible thanks to the addition of a new Boeing 787 to the fleet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The airline is also already keeping an eye on the opportunities that will arise in the coming years, as Morocco will host the 2030 World Cup alongside Spain and Portugal. Noting that a tournament of this scale \u201caccelerates\u201d projects in host countries, he says the event could also lead to faster plans for Brazil and result in greater demand. Regardless of what happens over the next five years, the executive says the company cannot stand still. \u201cIn this industry, if you don\u2019t grow, you disappear,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Read more<\/em>: Translated by Guilherme Miranda<\/strong><\/p>\n
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