Galeão breaks passenger record in 2025, analysts predict competition in March auction
Galeão International Airport in Rio de Janeiro saw a record 17.5 million passengers in 2025, marking a 23.5% increase from the previous year.
Paes says Lula will revoke rule allowing increase of passengers at Santos Dumont
Rio de Janeiro Mayor Eduardo Paes announced that President Lula will revoke a decision increasing passenger capacity at Santos Dumont Airport, which Paes believes harms the international Galeão Airport and local tourism.
Paes announces revocation of measure that relaxed the number of passengers at Santos Dumont: 'Victory for Galeão!'
Mayor Eduardo Paes announced the revocation of a measure that had increased the annual passenger limit at Santos Dumont Airport, calling it a victory for Galeão Airport following a meeting with President Lula and Minister Silvio Costa Filho.