On June 15, 1947, SATA – Sociedade Açoriana de Transportes Aéreos (Azorean Air Transport Society) – made its first commercial flight, connecting the island of Santa Maria and São Miguel, in a Beechcraft UC-45B aircraft with registration CS-TAA. This milestone represents the beginning of a mission that has remained steadfast in its purpose for almost…
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Fly with us to Frankfurt!
Traveling to Frankfurt is always a good idea. Until October 22nd, don’t miss the opportunity to fly with us, weekly, on Sundays, to this fascinating German city. Known for being one of the wealthiest cities in Europe and an important financial center, where the European Central Bank of Frankfurt and the German Central Bank are…
Taking the Azores to the world since 1947
We have been flying since 1947. We since then stepped up to fulfill our founders’ dream of uniting everything the sea separates, bringing the Azores to the world, and bringing the entire world to the Azores. We are and have always been here for you. We fly more than expectations, business, homesickness. Even more than…
Take a peek inside our Comfort Class
Do you wish to add more comfort to your flight? Our Comfort Class will make you feel as if you are in the clouds, both on land and in the air. Experience the comfort and convenience of our distinguished service, with more legroom; comfortable seats with moldable headrests, which will make all the difference on…
Paris will always be Paris
Winter in the City of Lights Even in the winter, Paris is a city that attracts visitors. A destination where you are guaranteed culture, beauty, charm, and quality. Rediscover Paris every time you return. Rain falls by the banks of the Seine and there is a moment when the camera lens captures that nostalgic, gray…
Azores Airlines takes part in the celebrations in honor of the Universal Patron Saint of Aviation
If you are an aviation enthusiast, you will surely like to know that festivities in honor of the Universal Patron Saint of Aviation are held every year, in Alcafozes, Idanha-a-Nova. Several airlines, the Portuguese Air Force and, of course, Azores Airlines take part in these festivities. Azores Airlines joined these festivities for the first time…
We have started direct flights between Montreal and Terceira island
Azores Airlines’ Airbus A321 LR touched the Lajes Airport runway at Terceira Island at 8:54 pm. During the approximately five-hour flight, the flight crew offered some treats that symbolically marked the inaugural flight. Among the surprises, passengers received a Dona Amélia, a sweet cheesecake typical of Terceira Island, which came with a Blackberry Liqueur, all…
Special treats aboard the first flights between the Azores and New York
In June, Azores Airlines will start its air operation between the Azores and New York (through John F. Kennedy International Airport), bringing the paradisiacal archipelago closer to one of the most extraordinary cities in the world. Scenery for hundreds of films and TV shows, New York City is capable of provoking in those who visit…
On Easter Sunday, flying with Azores Airlines was sweeter
There is an old popular saying that goes: “When in Rome, do as the Romans do.” Deriving the meaning of these words to our flights, we will say that in an Azores Airlines airplane, we are all Azoreans: in the special way we receive our passengers and in the pampering we provide them on special…