It does seem insane that the 4th largest developing world economy has such an archaic airline infrastructure and route network. Unusual for me to say so but this is a positive as it can really only go one way. But, there has to be a good reason for this lack of flights from US and EU to NE brazil, be it Natal/FTZ or Recife? Whatever the reason it tells me is that those involved in NE Brazil should be lobbying every which way but how to get the point over. The other option is a hub in Caracas or nearby.....only 4/5 hours to Miami/Canary Islands and Natal/Recife....if anyone has a direct line to Hugo Chavez, maybe this is the route to go ...maybe you could call it EasyOil.