TAM Linhas Aéreas (São Paulo Congonhas) and GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes (G3, São Paulo Congonhas) among other Brazilian carriers, have applied to the country's civil aviation regulator (Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil - ANAC) to allow some 1,500 additional flights to meet demand during the upcoming World Cup. In a statement issued to the AFP, ANAC says the airlines' requests are being considered and "will be approved based on the capacity of each airport" in terms of runways and parking space. The airlines are pushing for a 48% increase in the number of flights in Cuiabá Marechal Rondon, 36.5% more flights at São Paulo Guarulhos, 27.5% more in Natal Aluizio Alves, 17.8% in Fortaleza International, 14% more in Salvador International and 13% more in both Recife and Rio de Janeiro International. A final decision on the matter is due on January 15. Recently, Brasilia announced plans to introduce legislation allowing foreign carriers to ply domestic routes for the duration of the tournament in the hopes of increasing both capacity and competition between carriers. LCC Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras (AD, São Paulo Viracopos) has already announced plans to cap the cost of flights during the World Cup; a move while welcomed by ANAC, will cost Azul an estimated BRR20million (USD8.47million) in foregone revenue. Brazil is expecting at least 600'000 soccer fans in the country between June and July.