From Lifting Up to Splitting Up: The Fall of Varig

Varig was once the largest airline in South America and a symbol of Brazilian aviation, known for its expansive network, subsidiaries, and cargo division. Today, it stands as a cautionary tale in airline history. While iconic U.S. carriers like Pan Am, United, and Northwest are often remembered, South America had its own legends—Varig chief among them. Fewer than 20 airlines operate in South America today, with major names like LATAM, GOL, and Aerolíneas Argentinas leading the way. But once, Varig stood tall among them. So what went wrong? How did Brazil’s former aviation giant collapse into bankruptcy, only to be absorbed by GOL and vanish from the skies?


Hey everyone! It's been a minute hasn't it lol? This is the longest video I think I've made ever on this channel. I really hope I can get one more of these out before I take a hiatus for my senior year. Hope you enjoy this video, (it was killing me to edit it lmao).

Chapters: Intro: 0:00-0:58
Takeoff: 0:59-3:30
Ascent: 3:31-8:30
Descent: 8:31-12:56
Impact: 12:57-17:19
Epilogue: 17:20-19:05

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Music: LAKEY INSPIRED - The Process
Tom Petty - Free Fallin' (instrumental)
Chopin - Nocturne
Flawed Mangoes - Swimming

Information used:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Varig
https://www.key.aero/article/varig-ri...

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