The Voa Brasil Program is a federal government initiative that seeks to expand accessibility to air transportation in the country, allowing retirees to travel by plane at affordable prices.

The aim is to promote social inclusion, facilitate tourism and create new opportunities for those who are not used to using air transport.

In this article, we will detail the main rules of the program and clarify who can participate.

Currently, Voa Brasil is open to retirees of the National Social Security Institute (INSS) who have not traveled by plane in the last twelve months.

That is, even those who are already retired from INSS but made some air travel during that period will not be able to participate in the program in this initial phase.

To qualify, you must meet the following criteria:

The federal government plans to expand the program to include other groups in the future. Upcoming beneficiaries include:

The goal is to expand the base of Brazilians who use air transport, ensuring that more people can travel around the country at affordable prices and under favorable conditions.

The program allows beneficiaries to purchase airline tickets for up to R$ 200.00 per leg on different routes across Brazil.

It is important to note that the program is not subsidized by the government, which means that the prices offered depend on the supply of the airlines.

Tickets at this price are offered when there are vacant seats on aircraft, thus ensuring more efficient use of company resources and benefiting new users.

To participate in the Voa Brasil program, it is essential that your GOV.BR account be at the Silver or Gold level.

If you still have a Bronze level account, follow these steps to upgrade your security level:

After validation, the account will be upgraded to Silver or Gold level, allowing the use of more services and access to the Voa Brasil program.

Although the program offers tickets year-round, there are times when the likelihood of finding tickets is higher.

This is especially true during the low season periods (March to June and August to November).

During these times, airlines typically have a higher availability of vacant seats, increasing the likelihood of getting reduced fares.

Another tip is to avoid searching for tickets during holidays and long weekends, when demand for flights tends to be higher.

Keep an eye on holidays and school vacation periods, such as July and December, to better plan your trips.

The Voa Brasil program was an initiative created to increase access to air transportation and emerged as a campaign promise.

The official launch took place in July 2024, under the management of the Minister of Ports and Airports, Silvio Costa Filho.

The initial proposal is to offer airline tickets to a public that, historically, has low use of air transport, thus allowing greater mobility, tourism and leisure opportunities for retirees who are often restricted to other means of transport, such as buses and cars.

The government is also seeking to stimulate the airline sector by expanding the user base and generating new revenue for airlines without the need for public subsidies.

This strategy has been praised by experts as a smart way to optimize flight occupancy while meeting pent-up demand.

If you want to learn how to take advantage of the Voa Brasil Program and secure your airline tickets at an affordable price, check out our next article with the complete guide to purchasing tickets through Voa Brasil.

In it, we explain each step, from checking eligibility on GOV.BR to selecting the flight and the payment process.

This way you can resolve all your doubts and plan your next trips with ease and security. Don't miss out and find out how to participate!