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Expresso do Sul is a Brazilian bus company based in Sao Paulo, offering intercity bus services primarily within Brazil. The company began operations in 2000 with a route between Florianopolis and Curitiba, expanding to include the popular Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo route in 2002. Expresso do Sul provides various bus classes, including Conventional, Executive, Semi-Sleeper, and Sleeper, with amenities such as air conditioning, toilets, and in some newer vehicles, Wi-Fi and USB charging ports. They are known for connecting major cities like Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Florianopolis, and Curitiba.

Águia Branca is a prominent Brazilian bus company, established in 1946, offering extensive road transportation services across Brazil. It operates over 201 daily departures, connecting major cities like Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, and Salvador, and serving more than 700 destinations across several states including Espírito Santo, Bahia, Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, and São Paulo. The company is part of the larger Grupo Águia Branca, which also includes logistics and vehicle sales divisions. Águia Branca is known for its focus on comfort and safety, with various bus types such as Conventional, Executivo, Plus Service, and Double Leito, some offering amenities like Wi-Fi, USB outlets, and air conditioning.

Itapemirim was a Brazilian passenger road transport company founded on July 4, 1953, in Cachoeiro de Itapemirim, Espírito Santo, Brazil. It grew to become the largest road passenger transport business in Brazil and Latin America, at one point dominating 70% of Brazilian territory with 1,700 buses and operating in 10 countries. The company was known for its focus on passenger comfort, reliability, and punctuality. However, Itapemirim faced significant financial difficulties and controversies, including the diversion of funds to create an airline, ITA Transportes Aéreos, which operated for only six months in 2021. The company was declared bankrupt on September 21, 2022. Currently, the bus lines are being operated under a lease agreement by Suzantur, as Nova Itapemirim.

Gol Transportes Aéreos, operating as GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes, is a Brazilian low-cost airline based in Rio de Janeiro. Established in 2000, it commenced operations in January 2001, becoming the first low-cost carrier in Brazil. GOL offers domestic and international flights across Brazil, South America, the Caribbean, and the United States. Its main operational hubs include São Paulo's Guarulhos and Congonhas airports, and Rio de Janeiro's Galeão airport. GOL also operates a loyalty program called Smiles.

LATAM Airlines Peru, a subsidiary of LATAM Airlines Group, is a major airline based in Lima, Peru, and the dominant carrier in the Peruvian domestic market. It operates scheduled domestic and international flights, with its main hub at Jorge Chávez International Airport. The airline was formerly known as LAN Perú S.A. until 2015, when it was dissolved and rebranded as LATAM Airlines as part of the merger between LAN Airlines and TAM Airlines. LATAM Airlines Group, the parent company, is the largest airline group in South America.

Passaredo Linhas Aéreas, later rebranded as VOEPASS Linhas Aéreas, was a Brazilian regional airline founded in 1995. Headquartered in Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, the airline operated domestic flights to numerous destinations across Brazil, utilizing a fleet primarily consisting of ATR 72-500s and ATR 72-600s. Passaredo was recognized for its regional focus and, in 2014, was considered one of Brazil's safest airlines. The company also offered aviation services like aircraft maintenance and pilot training. In 2019, Passaredo acquired MAP Linhas Aéreas and officially became VOEPASS Linhas Aéreas. However, its operations were suspended in March 2025, and its air operator certificate was permanently revoked in June 2025.