Check-in, Baggage, and Transit in Brazil: what actually matters to know

Ticket machines and check-in systems for airlines like Latam and GOL often lack English (or other foreign language) options. While some specific tourist areas might have multilingual menus (e.g., Russian in Copacabana), this is not standard. Salvador is noted as a destination where English support is particularly scarce due to low tourist numbers. Latam is perceived as more helpful with services like baggage tag printing, while GOL is compared to a budget airline like Russia's Pobeda, offering lower comfort for lower prices.

Airport staff often do not understand basic English terms, which can lead to difficulties with check-in, navigation, and rebooking, especially during flight delays or missed connections. Having translation tools or basic Portuguese phrases is highly recommended.