Amaszonas Uruguay
Amaszonas Uruguay was a regional scheduled airline based in Uruguay, linking Montevideo with a small network of South American cities before ceasing operations in 2021.
About Amaszonas Uruguay
Amaszonas Uruguay was a Uruguayan regional airline associated with Bolivia’s Amaszonas aviation group. Its identity emerged after the group acquired the operations of BQB Líneas Aéreas in 2015, and scheduled services under the Amaszonas Uruguay name began in 2016. The carrier was marketed as a convenient regional link between Uruguay and neighbouring South American countries rather than as a large network airline.
The airline’s principal base was Carrasco International Airport in Montevideo. Its compact network concentrated on regional business and leisure markets, including Buenos Aires, Asunción and Santa Cruz de la Sierra. São Paulo also appeared in its network, while Punta del Este received service at various times. Schedules and destinations changed during the airline’s relatively short operating life.
Amaszonas Uruguay initially relied on Bombardier CRJ100 and CRJ200 regional jets, generally configured for approximately 50 passengers. It later introduced the larger Embraer E190 as part of a fleet-renewal programme. Flights were primarily sold as a single-cabin regional product, with the onboard experience and service level varying according to route length, fare conditions and the aircraft being operated.
The airline was not a member of Star Alliance, SkyTeam or Oneworld. It did not maintain a widely established independent frequent-flyer programme comparable with those of major international carriers. Its affiliation with the broader Amaszonas group supported regional connections, but travellers could not expect the extensive reciprocal benefits, lounges or worldwide redemption network normally associated with a global alliance.
A genuine strength was the airline’s focus on nonstop links from Uruguay to nearby commercial centres, offering an alternative to itineraries involving larger hubs. Its limited scale also made it vulnerable to weak demand and operational disruption. Pandemic-related border restrictions severely affected the network in 2020, and the suspension of services became permanent when Amaszonas Uruguay ceased operations in January 2021. It should therefore be treated as a former airline rather than a current booking option.
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Flying with Amaszonas Uruguay — what to expect
Airline No Longer Operating
Amaszonas Uruguay ceased operations in January 2021. Any current search result using its name or Z7 code should be checked carefully because it may refer to historical schedule data.
Regional Route Focus
The airline principally operated short regional links from Montevideo to cities in Argentina, Paraguay, Bolivia and Brazil. Its network was small and changed during its operating years.
Compact Regional Aircraft
Most services used Bombardier CRJ regional jets, with Embraer E190 aircraft introduced near the end of operations. Cabin space and overhead storage were consequently more limited on the smaller CRJs.
No Global Alliance
Amaszonas Uruguay did not belong to Star Alliance, SkyTeam or Oneworld. Travellers could not rely on the alliance-wide status benefits and protected network connections offered by larger member airlines.
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Former passengers dealing with old tickets, receipts or claims may find that the airline’s original website and contact channels are no longer functional. Relevant records should be retained for enquiries with payment providers or travel agencies.
Route network
Popular routes operated by Amaszonas Uruguay
Notable destinations on Amaszonas Uruguay's network.
Z7MontevideodirectZ7Buenos AiresdirectZ7AsuncióndirectZ7Santa Cruz de la SierradirectZ7São PaulodirectZ7Punta del EstedirectDestination list is indicative of Amaszonas Uruguay's network; see the airline's official route map for its complete, current schedule.
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Amaszonas Uruguay — frequently asked questions
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8 common questions
- Amaszonas Uruguay was based at Carrasco International Airport in Montevideo. The airline no longer operates from the airport.
- Carrasco International Airport in Montevideo was the airline’s main departure point. Historical services also departed from airports serving Buenos Aires, Asunción, Santa Cruz de la Sierra and São Paulo.
- Among its principal scheduled services, Montevideo to Santa Cruz de la Sierra was one of the airline’s longest regional routes. The exact network changed over time, particularly during the disruption of 2020.
- It no longer flies. Its historical network linked Montevideo with regional cities including Buenos Aires, Asunción, Santa Cruz de la Sierra and São Paulo, with Punta del Este also served at various times.
- Amaszonas Uruguay currently serves no destinations because it ceased operations in January 2021. Its historical network was small and varied by season and operating period.
- Amaszonas Uruguay tickets are no longer available because the carrier has ceased operations. Travellers seeking similar regional routes should compare current airlines and usually find better availability by booking outside peak holiday periods.
- There is no current carry-on allowance because the airline no longer operates. On its former regional services, baggage limits depended on the fare and aircraft, and the smaller CRJ cabins had restricted overhead-bin space.
- Originfacts compares live fares from hundreds of airlines and travel agencies via its partner Travelpayouts and never adds a fee. Because Amaszonas Uruguay no longer operates, searches should instead return available alternatives from current carriers where offered.