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Brazil Hits Record 42M Air Passengers Even as Airlines Warn of a Slump
Brazil recorded 42 million domestic air passengers in the first five months of 2026, a 6% increase from 39.8 million in the same period the previous year, marking a new record. However, airlines have warned of an impending slump despite the growth.
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