Brazilian
airline Varig has an extensive flight network which stretches across
Europe, North America and South America, as well as a domestic flights
service covering much of Brazil.
Being a member of the
prestigious Star Alliance, along with well-known airlines such as
Air Canada, Austrian and Singapore Airlines, means that Varig can
offer its passengers an even greater choice of frequent flights,
cheap airfares and convenient connections across the globe.
Although
far from a budget airline, Varig regularly has special offers and
cheap flights available. For the best choice of airfares on flights
from London to Brazil and beyond with Varig, make sure you book
your ticket with Major Travel.
Customers who enrol with
Varig's great loyalty card scheme, Smiles, have the added bonus
of being able to earn rewards for flights taken with the airline
and its Star Alliance partners. The same applies for flights taken
with Varig's partner companies - Air China and Mexicana de Aviacion
y Pluna.
Rewards can also be accrued for buying services
from Varig's non-airline partners, which include many hotels and
restaurants, and can be spent on bonus flights to more than 852
airports in 142 destinations served by the Star Alliance.
A
Varig economy class airfare represents great value for money, with
a choice of tasty meal options on board international flights, depending
on the route and flight length.
Entertainment is provided
with a wide range of music channels, designed to appeal to every
taste.
Executive and first class airfares are a great
option for those who don't mind spending a bit more for a little
extra pampering. Executive class provides an emphasis on comfort,
with extra-large seats offering a recline angle of 135 degrees.
A selection of delicious appetisers, entrees, desserts, fruit or
cheese plates and wines is available for executive passengers, while
entertainment is provided by individual seatback video screens featuring
a choice of 12 programmes.
A similar enhanced choice is
offered to passengers with first class airfares, with meal services
offered in a restaurant style, allowing options from a wide menu
and service times to suit the individual.
Both executive
and first class passengers are presented with a luxurious travel
kit on flights longer than six hours, featuring vegetable oils from
the Amazon forest among its other perks.
The airline is
the biggest air transportation company in Latin America and maintains
a fleet of modern aircraft for its flights. Domestic flights are
mainly served using a range of Boeing 737 aeroplanes, while some
domestic flights and flights within South America are served with
Boeing 757-200 aircraft.
International flight routes are
served with Boeing 767-300 aeroplanes and Boeing 777 aircraft, with
MD-11 aircraft also used on some long-distance routes.
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 menu is composed of four appetizer options, five hot entree
options, two desserts, as well as fruit and cheese. The Iranian
Caviar, becoming more rare and exclusive, continues to be prominent
in VARIG’s on-board service. In addition to the variety of programming
on TV VARIG"s big screen, the entertainment in VARIG First includes
individual video units, with seventeen programming options including
six movies in up to seven different languages. VARIG First also
provides travel kits of the highest quality containing comfort items
based on aromatherapy. These exclusive models are given to you as
a gift and can be reused after your flight. In addition, other items
to complement the contents of the kits can be requested from our
on-board crew.
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 programming on TV VARIG"s
big screen, the entertainment in VARIG Business includes individual
video units, with twelve programming options including six movies
in up to seven different languages. VARIG Business also provides
travel kits of the highest quality containing comfort items based
on aromatherapy. These exclusive models are given to you as a gift
and can be reused after your flight. In addition, other items to
complement the contents of the kits can be requested from our on
board crew.
VARIG
Economy
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.
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Last Updated: 07 August 2006
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