Each metric is scored 1–5. The overall rating is their average.

Where they fly from, how to earn with them, and who to call when it goes wrong.

Azul Fidelidade categories are earned on qualifying points from Azul flights and its cards in a calendar year. Azul belongs to no alliance; its partnerships with JetBlue, TAP and United are bilateral. Confirm current thresholds on voeazul.com.br.

1. 1Member

   How to earn it

   Free to join.

   What it gets you

   Earn and redeem miles; no elite benefits.

   At the lounge door

   No status lounge access. Lounge entry is by cabin, membership, or a card.

2. 2Topázio

   How to earn it

   The entry threshold on qualifying points; numbers on the program's page.

   What it gets you

   Priority check-in and boarding, a points bonus.

   At the lounge door

   No alliance lounge access; the airline is not in Star Alliance, oneworld or SkyTeam.

3. 3Safira

   How to earn it

   The next threshold on qualifying points.

   What it gets you

   Adds preferential seating, an extra bag, and a higher bonus.

   At the lounge door

   No alliance lounge access; Azul's own lounges on same-day Azul flights.

4. 4Diamante

   How to earn it

   The top threshold on qualifying points.

   What it gets you

   Top category: the best priority, upgrades when available, a dedicated line.

   At the lounge door

   Azul's own lounges with a guest on same-day Azul flights; no alliance lounges.

The average value of a point, in the currency you spend.

Airports and terminals Azul Brazilian Airlines serves, from the lounges it operates there.

• FLLFort Lauderdale-Hollywood InternationalTerminal 3
• GRUSão Paulo/Guarulhos InternationalTerminal 2
• MCOOrlando InternationalTerminal C

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