Airport Brazil: Restricted Areas — Season 4
About this season
A behind-the-scenes look inside the complex operation of South America's largest and busiest airport, São Paulo/Guarulhos International Airport, through a series of day-to-day cases seen from the airport’s staff perspective.
Episodes (12)
1. Secret Compartment
Aired 21 January 2023 • 24 min
A suspicious passenger carrying a suitcase with more than one secret compartment, a passenger lacking a vaccination card, and food that is far from harmless are the main characters of this episode.
2. Fleeing Passenger
Aired 21 January 2023 • 24 min
When a passenger targeted by the tax authority flees from the boarding area, a manhunt ensues. A passenger from Mozambique has his health status questioned and, at the cargo gate, the arrival of zebras is supervised.
3. Great Sniffing
Aired 28 January 2023 • 24 min
While a sniffer dog takes an active part in a raid, an inspector senses another characteristic odor coming from an abandoned bag.
4. Dangerous Connections
Aired 28 January 2023 • 24 min
A traveler who had his ticket bought by a generous friend is questioned by the authorities, and threats to local agriculture arrive in packages of all shapes and sizes.
5. New Routes
Aired 4 February 2023 • 24 min
With new drug trafficking routes detected, agents work together to protect the borders, two passengers are stopped for the same reasons, and at the cargo terminal, a dog and its owner reunite.
6. Root Cause
Aired 4 February 2023 • 24 min
Agents are surprised by the contents of a suitcase, two passengers coming from Europe have the reasons for their travels scrutinized, and the authorities investigate an unusual cargo.
7. Personal Items
Aired 11 February 2023 • 24 min
At the scanner, dozens of packages inside a suitcase attract the attention of the agents. A parachutist gets nervous trying to explain why he's carrying so much luggage. And a couple coming from Europe tries to persuade an agent.
8. Heavy Cargo
Aired 11 February 2023 • 24 min
A passenger with an unusual itinerary is questioned minutes before boarding. Border control questions the value of some large boxes. And the contents of a large shipment surprises tax auditors.
9. Hidden Intentions
Aired 17 February 2023 • 24 min
An agent tries to discover the truth behind a passenger's sad story. An extradited Brazilian returns to the country hiding part of his past. And border control inspects a large shipment of firearms.
10. A Three-way Job
Aired 17 February 2023 • 24 min
Passengers coming from Manaus make a fuss at the arrivals terminal. Three tax agencies are activated to inspect the belongings of a single passenger. And the Ibama acts to prevent the illegal exit of domestic flora.
11. Suspicious Gifts
Aired 25 February 2023 • 24 min
At international arrivals, agents inspect a passenger's highly expensive items. Customs officers work as a team during an inspection. And Ibama ensures the security of export and import cargoes.
12. Dubious Source
Aired 25 February 2023 • 24 min
During an inspection, the contents of a suitcase attract the attention of border control. A passenger returns from a trip sooner than planned due to a peculiar reason. And Ibama agents are mobilized to protect national assets.