Originally Posted by
seoulmanjr
I just today bought a ticket to GRU for August. Does anyone here think that the schedule is likely to change or use of the airport/runways will be on hold through mid-August? I hate to sound selfish and my thoughts are with the families, but I have until tomorrow to cancel without penalty and rebook on a non-stop to GIG if need be since that's where I'm going anyway. I'd appreciate any advice.
peace,
~Ben~
Regardless of this accident, there has been massive delays at airports in São Paulo due to trafic control and all the mess around it. I´d say if you have a way of going to your final destination avoiding GRU it would be to your advantage.