Frequent flyers holding Visa Infinite cards are speeding through security at Brazil’s busiest hub in record numbers. On 26 May 2026, Visa and airport operator GRU Airport announced that the ‘Infinite Fast Pass’ lane has processed more than three million passengers since its launch, while the sister facility at Rio de Janeiro’s Galeão surpassed 200,000 users in just 18 months. The service offers cardholders a dedicated TSA-style checkpoint, cutting average wait times from 18 to six minutes during weekday peaks. Usage grew 30 percent on domestic flights and 21 percent on international departures at Guarulhos in the first two months of 2026 compared with 2025; Galeão recorded even sharper gains of 68 percent and 58 percent respectively. Airports welcome the programme because it redistributes queues without requiring new infrastructure, while Visa positions it as a loyalty perk that also captures valuable spending data inside airside retail. Negotiations are under way to expand the model to Brasília (BSB) and Recife (REC) before year-end, potentially covering 72 percent of Brazil’s long-haul traffic. For corporate travel managers the milestone underscores a wider trend: payment-card issuers are becoming mobility stakeholders, offering solutions that overlap with trusted-traveller programmes. Companies may wish to audit card benefits to maximise time savings for executives on tight connections.
Source: PANROTAS
