GIG
Rio de Janeiro
BSB
Brasília
Rio de Janeiro to Brasília
Flight Compensation
Connecting Rio to the capital — coastal to central plateau.
GIG-BSB connects Rio de Janeiro to Brasília, crossing from coastal to central plateau climates. The route experiences different weather patterns at each end — coastal fog at GIG in winter, afternoon storms at BSB in wet season.
R$1,500
Max compensation (ANAC)
930 km
Route distance
2h 00m
Scheduled flight time
Max Compensation
R$1,500
per passenger · GIG departures
≤ 1,500 km · Short-haul
Average processing: 45 days
Free check · 5 years limit · No fee unless we win
01Route Intelligence
GIG-BSB serves government and business traffic between Rio and the capital. The route has a 4+ hour delay rate of 9%, with coastal fog at GIG being the primary winter disruption cause. Claim success rate is 66%.
Our Success Rate
66%
on GIG–BSB claims
Average Payout
R$1,020
per passenger
Peak Disruption Periods
June – August mornings
Coastal fog at GIG affects morning departures.
October – March afternoons
Wet season storms at BSB affect afternoon arrivals.
Key Legal Nuance on This Route
What Makes GIG–BSB Claims Different
GIG-BSB faces weather challenges at both ends — coastal fog at GIG in winter, plateau storms at BSB in wet season. Operational issues are less common than on GRU routes.
02Airlines on This Route
Who operates GIG–BSB, their delay record, and how they resist claims.
LATAM Brasil
LAAvg Delay
26min
Claim Success
68%
How LA Resists Claims on This Route
LATAM cites weather at GIG or BSB.
Gol Linhas Aéreas
G3Avg Delay
30min
Claim Success
65%
How G3 Resists Claims on This Route
Gol cites operational issues.
03Disruption Causes & Legal Status
What actually causes delays on GIG–BSB — and whether each is extraordinary under ANAC 400.
GIG Coastal Fog
Winter mornings
Winter morning fog from Guanabara Bay.
Must prove unforeseeable severity.
BSB Wet Season Storms
Wet season afternoons
October–March afternoon thunderstorms on the central plateau.
Routine seasonal weather is foreseeable.
Crew Positioning
Occasional
Less frequent service means crew positioning issues can cause delays.
Crew availability is within carrier control.
04How We Handle GIG–BSB Claims
You submit your flight details
2 minutes. Flight number, date, and what happened. We identify the operating carrier automatically — critical for codeshare routes.
We verify the GIG–BSB specific cause
File with airline, reference ANAC 400. Challenge weather-related rejections if routine seasonal patterns.
Submission, escalation, and payment
Escalate to ANAC SAC if airline rejects valid claim.
05ANAC 400 on GIG–BSB
ANAC 400 applies because GIG is a Brazil airport
Your departure airport (GIG, Rio de Janeiro) is in Brazil. ANAC Resolution 400 covers all flights departing Brazilian airports, with compensation starting at 4+ hour delays. The fact that your destination (BSB, Brasília) is in Brazil does not change the applicable regulation.
Enforcement Body
ANAC (National Civil Aviation Agency)
Claim Time Limit
5 years from flight date
06Frequently Asked Questions
Real questions from passengers who flew GIG–BSB.
Which has more delays — GIG-BSB or GRU-BSB?
GIG-BSB has slightly more weather-related delays due to coastal fog at GIG (winter) and the longer flight time. GRU-BSB is generally more reliable with a lower 4+ hour delay rate.
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No win, no fee. We verify the exact delay cause, identify the operating carrier, and submit directly to ANAC (National Civil Aviation Agency) if needed.