INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
recorded storm.This severe weather led to at least 39 deaths, 68 missing individuals, and over 31,000 evacuations due to catastrophic
flooding and landslides.The shutdown was necessary to protect travelers and staff amid ongoing dangerous conditions.Following the storm, the
isolating the region at a critical time.Emergency Shutdown at Porto Alegre Airport Following Devastating Floods
Airlines canceled all flights to and from Porto Alegre until Saturday noon.Meanwhile, flights between Caxias do Sul and Passo Fundo are
still on schedule, yet they might face potential delays or cancellations from the persistent rains.Consequently, Latam offers penalty-free
rebooking for passengers scheduled to fly on Sunday.Simultaneously, Azul Airlines took similar steps by grounding its fleet, halting all
takeoffs and landings until Sunday noon.Furthermore, Azul has committed to keeping impacted travelers informed through various channels like
their app, WhatsApp, email, and website.Additionally, passengers with imminent flights are given the choice to either reschedule or convert
their bookings into travel credits.Moreover, Gol Airlines has expanded its cancellations, stopping all flights until the end of Sunday.Like
its rivals, Gol allows changes to flight bookings without additional costs, converting existing fares into credits for future journeys.This
briefing, Governor Leite disclosed that rising waters forced 4,465 people to evacuate from 114 municipalities.The floods significantly
disrupted daily life, damaging infrastructure extensively.Specifically, Santa Maria suffered greatly, with numerous landslides and
state to lead the relief efforts and manage federal assistance.
