VARIG Brazilian Airlines has been flying the skies of Brazil since 1927 and has devoted itself to providing passengers the best air transportation available anywhere in the world. This guiding philosophy encompasses every facet of air travel from the onboard service to state -of-the-art equipment and maintenance, plus rigorous training. Quality, comfort and convenience is what VARIG offers its clients.
 
VARIG is Brazil's leading international and domestic carrier. Its domestic flight network links 45 Brazilian cities taking passengers and cargo to every corner of the country. Internationally, VARIG serves 41 cities in 30 different countries, providing the most comprehensive route system to Brazil of any carrier. Main international gateways are Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo; however, VARIG also offers international service from Manaus and Belém in the Amazon, Recife and Salvador in the Northeast, Iguassu Falls and Porto Alegre in the South. This standard of excellence has been acknowledged throughout the world as surveys taken by industry and non- industry sources continually rank VARIG as the premier airline serving Central and South America. You will notice the difference the moment you step aboard a VARIG plane.
 
Personalized service is the primary characteristic of VARIG's First Class. The on-board service, which follows the Restaurant Style philosophy, allows you to choose, from a diversified menu, the dish of your choice and when you would like each of your meals to be served. The Iranian Caviar, becoming more rare and exclusive, continues to be prominent in VARIG’s on-board service, which uses the services of wine-expert Danio Braga to personally choose the wines for the Wines of the World program.
 
Spaciousness is only one symbol of VARIG’s Executive Class. The seats recline up to 135 degrees. In addition, on-board service offers you two appetizer options, four hot entrée options, and one dessert, in addition to fruit and cheese plates. The beverages follow the VARIG First plan and the Wines of the World program is also available. In addition to the variety of TV VARIG programming on screen, the VARIG Business entertainment also uses individual video units, with 12 programming options in up to seven different languages.
 
VARIG Economy holds pleasant surprises and quality service to the passengers. For the principle meals on-board international flights, the passengers choose between two or three entrée options, depending on the route or the length of the flight. On transoceanic flights, there is a Snack Bar at your disposal, a self-service buffet with a variety of light meals. On day flights longer than five hours, between movies the flight crew offers a Movie Snack, sandwiches and finger food to accompany your favorite beverage. The constant renovation of the fleet is one of the major considerations of VARIG. Visit us online at www.varig.com