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The soccer It is more than just a sport and has a strict symbiotic relationship with aviation, where the Copa América in Brazil is a clear example of this relationship.
La Latin American & Caribbean Air Transport Association – HIGH presented some very interesting statistics that show that aviation and football are highly related and benefit from each other.
During editing 46 of the most important football event in South America, It was proven once again that aviation is a key player in the most important events in the world, feeding on these and at the same time football benefiting from the safest means of transportation in the world transporting the large masses of fans to the respective matches.
Inside the recent Copa América, HIGH together with data from Amadeus Destination Insight allowed us to have a clear idea of this relationship and how it stimulates the airline markets in the region, benefiting the economy of each country and promoting the airline economic revenue in influence.
America Cup 2019
First we must start with the basics, Brazil currently with direct air connection with 11 of the 12 participating countries in the region, where only Venezuela It does not have an operation of these characteristics. Even Qatar has a direct flight to Sao Paulo with a duration of more than 14 Hours of duration.
During the period that includes the duration of the tournament that runs between 14 June and the 7 of July more than 4.136 international flights to the guest countries by the different airlines that operate between the markets and more of 48.703 domestic flights within Brazil.
The most important market for Brazil is Argentina, where more than 1.672 flights between the dates indicated above, highlighting the fanaticism of Argentines for this sport and the importance of the market in population terms.
Its a total of 17 airlines that will operate the flights to and from the different participating countries: GOAL, LATAM Airlines, Avianca, Qatar Airways, Copa Airlines, Argentinian airlines, BoA, Sky Airlines and others.
The reservations
Let's get into the matter, with the statistics in percentage of the increase in reserves compared to the same period between 14 June and the 7 July 2018:
| Country | Increase in reserves % |
| Bolivia | 497% |
| Peru | 285% |
| Chile | 141% |
| Colombia | 126% |
| Uruguay | 115% |
| Ecuador | 108% |
| Qatar | 75% |
| Japan | 73% |
| Argentina | 64% |
| Venezuela | 8% |
| Paraguay | 8% |
Bolivia impacts with almost a 500% increase in reservations to Brazil during the Cup period, Peru and Chile follow in the first three places and close the TOP 5 Colombia with the 126% of growth and Uruguay with the 115%.
Qatar also stands out, attracted by the next World Cup in its country, mobilized a significant number of fans to see its team play, just like with Japan., The distance was not a big obstacle to go see their respective teams.
Venezuela and Paraguay close in the last two places with a low 8% of growth, surprising Paraguay that despite its proximity to Brazil, failed to attract its fans to the fields.
With data from Amadeus, OAG, decolar.com and Secretary of Sports of Brazil – By HIGH.
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