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Daily Travel Risk Report Flags Congonhas Access Change but No Airport Disruptions
A1’s 12 June 2026 briefing reports normal operations at Brazilian airports, with only a road-access detour at Congonhas (effective 13 June) potentially lengthening transfer times. The update lets employers keep travel approvals unchanged but calls for proactive ground-transport briefings.
ANAC Tightens Power-Bank Rules; Londrina Airport Launches Passenger Awareness Campaign
Brazilian regulator ANAC now limits portable chargers to 20 000 mAh and requires them to travel only in carry-on baggage. Londrina Airport has started an information campaign after security staff reported that 20 % of passengers carry the devices. Companies should brief travellers and audit corporate-branded power banks to ensure compliance.
Brazil Reinforces Six-Month Passport Validity Rule as US and EU Tighten Checks
Brazil has re-emphasised that arriving passports must be valid for at least six months, aligning its practice with those of the United States and the European Union. Airlines have been told to deny boarding to passengers who fall short of the requirement, following a rise in refused entries at Brazilian airports. Corporate mobility teams should review travellers’ passport issue and expiry dates well in advance to avoid costly trip disruptions.
Partial Closure of Rio Paraguai Bridge on BR-262 Threatens Delays to Pantanal Cargo and Tourist Traffic
Starting 12 June, the Rio Paraguai bridge on highway BR-262 in Corumbá will run under a 24-hour stop-and-go system while a R$11.7 million structural repair gets under way. The measure may add up to 30 minutes per crossing for freight and tourist traffic bound for the Pantanal and the Bolivian border, and periodic overnight closures are planned every three weeks.