Azul Brazilian Airlines has received approval from the US Department of Transportation and Federal Aviation Administration to commence sales on its first international flights to and from the United States.

TAP Portugal and Brazilian GOL – Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes have agreed on an operational codeshare partnership, which will provide greater convenience for those looking to travel from Europe to a number of different destinations in Brazil.

KLM, the Royal Dutch Airline, will be offering through January 22, 2015, menus prepared by Dutch chef Richard van Oostenbrugge on its long-haul World Business Class for flights taking off in Amsterdam. Over the past year, KLM have been offering its World Business Class passengers menus prepared by remarkable Dutch chefs.

InselAir will start operating two weekly flights from Aruba to Manaus, in northern Brazil, as of January 14, 2015. Manaus will be InselAir’s 20th destination and tickets can be purchased at any InselAir ticket office and via local and online travel agents.