BQB Lineas Aereas
A former Uruguayan regional airline that linked Montevideo with cities across the Southern Cone using turboprop and narrow-body aircraft.
About BQB Lineas Aereas
BQB Líneas Aéreas was a privately owned Uruguayan airline established by the transport and tourism group associated with Buquebus. It began scheduled operations in 2010 under the BQB brand and was controlled by Los Cipreses, the company behind Buquebus. The carrier ceased flying in 2015, so it no longer sells tickets or operates scheduled passenger services.
The airline’s principal base was Carrasco International Airport near Montevideo. Its network concentrated on short- and medium-haul links within the Southern Cone, including domestic service to Salto and international flights to Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Chile. Buenos Aires, Asunción, Porto Alegre, Rio de Janeiro and Santiago were among the better-known cities appearing in its network during different periods.
BQB primarily used ATR 72 turboprops on shorter regional sectors and also operated Airbus A320-family aircraft for routes requiring greater capacity or range. Its flights were generally sold as single-cabin regional services, although the precise onboard product varied by aircraft and route. Travellers received a conventional scheduled-airline experience rather than an extensive long-haul, multi-cabin product.
BQB did not belong to Star Alliance, SkyTeam or Oneworld. It relied chiefly on its own regional network and commercial arrangements rather than the global connectivity offered by a major alliance. No currently active BQB frequent-flyer programme exists, and former loyalty benefits, if held, should not be assumed to remain valid after the airline’s closure.
BQB’s useful regional links gave Uruguay additional nonstop options beyond those offered by larger neighbouring carriers, particularly from Montevideo. Its limited scale was also a challenge: a relatively small fleet and network left fewer alternatives when schedules changed. The supplied ICAO code, legal name and website correspond to Best Air of Bangladesh rather than BQB Líneas Aéreas, so the two former airlines should not be treated as the same operator.
Good to know
Flying with BQB Lineas Aereas — what to expect
Airline No Longer Operating
BQB Líneas Aéreas ceased operations in 2015. Any current listing offering travel under this airline’s name should be checked carefully.
Mixed Directory Data
The Best Air name, BEA code and supplied website relate to a separate Bangladeshi carrier. Historical BQB records commonly identify the Uruguayan airline by the BQB name and Montevideo base.
Historical Baggage Rules
Baggage allowances varied by fare and aircraft, and archived policies may no longer be accessible. Old allowances should not be used as guidance for flights sold by another carrier.
Regional Aircraft
BQB used ATR turboprops for many shorter sectors and Airbus narrow-body aircraft on selected routes. Cabin layout and onboard service therefore differed across its network.
Montevideo Connections
Most services were centred on Carrasco International Airport. Because BQB has closed, travellers should compare current regional operators when planning equivalent connections.
Route network
Popular routes operated by BQB Lineas Aereas
Notable destinations on BQB Lineas Aereas's network.
5QMontevideodirect5QBuenos Airesdirect5QAsuncióndirect5QSantiagodirect5QPorto Alegredirect5QRio de Janeirodirect5QSão Paulodirect5QFlorianópolisdirect5QCuritibadirect5QSaltodirectDestination list is indicative of BQB Lineas Aereas's network; see the airline's official route map for its complete, current schedule.
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FAQ
BQB Lineas Aereas — frequently asked questions
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8 common questions
- BQB Líneas Aéreas was based at Carrasco International Airport near Montevideo, Uruguay. It no longer operates from the airport.
- Carrasco International Airport in Montevideo was BQB’s main departure point. Buenos Aires and several Brazilian and regional airports also formed part of its historical operation.
- BQB tickets are no longer available. For comparable regional routes, fares are often lower outside holiday periods and when booked early, but prices should be compared across currently operating airlines.
- BQB has no current carry-on allowance because it no longer operates. Historical limits depended on the fare and aircraft, and travellers should follow the published rules of the airline operating their present flight.
- BQB no longer flies. Its former network connected Montevideo with regional cities including Buenos Aires, Asunción, Santiago, Porto Alegre and Rio de Janeiro, while destinations varied during its operating history.
- Originfacts compares live fares from hundreds of airlines and travel agencies via its partner Travelpayouts and never adds a fee. Because BQB no longer operates, results would cover currently available alternatives rather than BQB-operated flights.
- BQB operated several longer regional sectors from Montevideo, including services to cities such as Rio de Janeiro and Santiago. Its network changed, and no current longest route exists because the airline has ceased operations.
- BQB currently serves no destinations because it ceased operations in 2015. Its historical network changed over time, so a single destination total would depend on the timetable period examined.