For the first time since before the Covid pandemic, flights between Cape Verde and Brazil will restart. Cabo Verde Airlines will be flying between Praia (on Santiago) and Recife the state capital of Pernambuco. Initially this will be a weekly service, Wednesday from Praia to Recife and Thursday in the opposite direction. It is hoped to increase this to twice a week. This service commences in early May. The route will provide better connections between Brazil and West Africa, by giving an option that avoids busy European hubs. It also offers an alternative route to Europe from north west Brazil. This is a natural connection because of the cultural links and the language shared by both countries. It is anticipated that there will be tourism benefits to Cape Verde as well as to the north west part of Brazil.