Brazil’s aviation authorities are authorizing nearly 2,000 extra flights to meet the demands caused by the World Cup.  Brazil’s chaotic airports and price gouging have been the prime concerns of outside observers, as the 2014 FIFA championship looms closer.

600,000 International visitors are coming to Brazil for the World Cup.  Authorities have been watching air ticket and hotel prices for unrealistic price hikes.  Some companies, such as Azul and Avianca Brasil, have voluntarily put caps on prices.. although the maximum prices are still pretty out there, A$480 per one way leg.  The two largest domestic carriers are not capping prices.

What’s more, as Brazil grows more people are flying.  But hard-strapped domestic airlines have actually cut the number of flights, trying to restore profitability.  Hence, the chaos at the airport – too many people crowded on way fewer flights than International visitors would be accustomed.

Brazilian authorities have suggested that foreign airlines might be allowed to operate internal flights during the tournament if there is evidence of “abusive” price hikes.