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About
GOL Transportes Aéreos (also known as VRG Linhas Aéreas) is a Brazilian airline headquartered in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The airline operates a growing domestic and international scheduled network – its main hubs are Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Brasilia. In addition, GOL Airlines has focus operations at Belo Horizonte, Porte Alegre, Salvador da Bahia and Punta Cana. The airline mainly focuses on offering flights within Brazil but also flies to various destinations across South, Central and North America.
The airline commenced operations in 2001 when it flew its first service from Brasilia to São Paulo. Today, GOL is one of the largest airlines in Brazil and the biggest low-cost airline in the country, offering flights to over 80 destinations across 11 countries.
Destinations
GOL flies to many destinations, with a large domestic route network, as well as flights to destinations across the Americas. Destinations include Belem, Campinas, Carajás, Fortaleza, Joinville, Natal, Petrolina, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador da Bahia, Buenos Aires, Santiago, Cancún, Miami, Montvideo and more.
Domestic Destinations
| CITY | AIRPORT |
|---|---|
| Aracaju | Santa Maria Airport (AJU) |
| Araçatuba | Araçatuba Airport (ARU) |
| Araguaína | Araguaína Airport (AUX) |
| Barreiras | Barreiras Airport (BRA) |
| Belém | Val de Cans International Airport (BEL) |
| Belo Horizonte | Tancredo Nevel International Airport (CNF) |
| Boa Vista | Boa Vista International Airport (BVB) |
| Bonito | Bonito Airport (BYO) |
| Brasília | Brasília International Airport (BSB) |
| Cabo Frio | Cabo Frio International Airport (CFB) |
| Caldas Novas | Caldas Novas Airport (CLV) |
| Campina Grande | Campina Grande Airport (CPV) |
| Campinas | Viracopos International Airport (VCP) |
| Campo Grande | Campo Grande International Airport (CGR) |
| Carajás | Carajás Airport (CKS) |
| Cascavel | Adalberto Mendes da Silva Airport (CAC) |
| Caxias do Sul | Hugo Cantergiani Regional Airport (CXJ) |
| Chapecó | Serafin Enoss Bertaso Airport (XAP) |
| Cruzeiro do Sul | Cruzeiro do Sul International Airport (CZS) |
| Cuiabá | Marechal Rondon International Airport (CGB) |
| Curitiba | Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB) |
| Fernando de Noronha | Fernando de Noronha Airport (FEN) |
| Florianópolis | Hercílio Luz International Airport (FLN) |
| Fortaleza | Fortaleza International Airport (FOR) |
| Foz do Iguaçu | Foz do Iguaçu International Airport (IGU) |
| Goiânia | Santa Genoveva Airport (GYN) |
| Ilhéus | Ilhéus Jorge Amado Airport (IOS) |
| Jericoacoara | Comte Ariston Pessoa Regional Airport (JJD) |
| João Pessoa | Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (JPA) |
| Joinville | Joinville-Lauro Carneiro de Loyola Airport (JOI |
| Juazeiro do Norte | Juazeiro do Norte Airport (JDO) |
| Juiz de Fora | Zona da Mata Regional Airport (IZA) |
| Londrina | Londrina Airport (LDB) |
| Macapá | Macapá International Airport (MCP) |
| Maceió | Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport (MCZ) |
| Manaus | Eduardo Gomes International Airport (MAO) |
| Marabá | Marabá Airport (MAB) |
| Maringá | Maringá Regional Airport (MGF) |
| Montes Claros | Montes Claros Airport (MOC) |
| Natal | Greater Natal International Airport (NAT) |
| Navegantes | Ministro Victor Konder International Airport (NVT) |
| Palmas | Palmas Airport (PMW) |
| Pelotas | Pelotas International Airport (PET) |
| Petrolina | Petrolina Airport (PNZ) |
| Porto Alegre | Salgado Filho International Airport (POA) |
| Porto Seguro | Porto Seguro Airport (BPS) |
| Porto Velho | Governador Jorge Teixeira de Oliveria International Airport (PVH) |
| Presidente Prudente | Presidente Prudente (PPB) |
| Recife | Recife Airport (REC) |
| Rio Branco | Rio Branco International Airport (RBR) |
| Rio de Janiero | Rio de Janeiro-Galeão International Airport (GIG) |
| Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) | |
| Rondonópolis | Maestro Marinho Franco Airport (ROO) |
| Salvador da Bahia | Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhães International Airport (SSA) |
| Santarém | Santarém-Maestro Wilson Fonseca Airport (STM) |
| São José do Rio Preto | Prof. Eribelto Manoel Reino Airport (SJP) |
| São Luis | Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (SLZ) |
| São Paulo | São Paulo–Congonhas Airport (CGH) |
| Sāo Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) | |
| Sinop | Sinop Airport (OPS) |
| Sorriso | Adolino Bedin Airport (SMT) |
| Terisina | Terisina Airport (THE) |
| Uberlândia | Uberlândia Airport (UDI) |
| Uruguaiana | Ruben Berta International Airport (URG) |
| Vitória | Eurico de Aguiar Salles Airport (VIX) |
| Vitória da Conquista | Glauber Rocha Airport (VDC) |
International Destinations
| COUNTRY | CITY | AIRPORT |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina | Buenos Aires | Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP) |
| Mendoza | Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport (MDZ) | |
| Bolivia | Santa Cruz de la Sierra | Viru Viru Interntional Airport (VVI) |
| Dominican Republic | Punta Cana | Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) |
| Guatemala | Guatemala | La Aurora International Airport (GUA) |
| Mexico | Cancún | Cancún International Airport (CUN) |
| Paraguay | Asunción | Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU) |
| Perú | Lima | Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) |
| Surinam | Paramaribo | Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport (PBM) |
| United States | Miami | Miami International Airport (MIA) |
| United States | Orlando | Orlando International Airport (MCO) |
| Uruguay | Montevideo | Carrasco International Airport (MVD) |
Route Map
Baggage
Carry-on Baggage
GOL airlines baggage includes a free carry-on bag with a maximum weight of up to 10kg (22lbs), as well as a personal item, such as a laptop and bag or a duty-free shopping bag.
Dimensions for the free carry-on bag are 35 x 25 x 55cm.
Checked Baggage
Checked baggage should not exceed more than 23kgs (51 lbs) and cannot exceed the dimensions of 50 cm x 28 cm x 80 cm (20" x 11"x 31")
The free baggage allowance that you're entitled to depends on which fare your purchase. The free baggage allowance is as follows:
| PROMO | LIGHT | PLUS | MAX | PREMIUM ECONOMY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No free checked baggage | No free checked baggage | 1 item of free checked baggage | 2 items of free checked baggage | 2 items of free checked baggage |
If the checked baggage allowance isn't sufficient, passengers can purchase checked baggage at an additional cost to their flight.
Check-in
Online Check-In
Online check-in is available through the GOL check-in online page. Passengers just need to enter the relevant flight information to check in. Online check-in times are as follows:
| ROUTE | CHECK-IN TIME OPENS |
CHECK-IN TIME CLOSES |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic Flights | 48 hours before flight departure time | 45 minutes before flight departure time |
| International Flights (excl. the USA) |
48 hours before flight departure time | 75 minutes before flight departure time |
| International Flights to the USA | 24 hours before flight departure time | 60 minutes before flight departure time |
Airport Check-in
Passengers can check in at the airport by visiting one of the airport check-in desks or a self-service kiosk with the relevant travel documents. Airport check-in times are as follows:
| ROUTE | CHECK-IN TIME OPENS |
CHECK-IN TIME CLOSES |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic Flights | 48 hours before flight departure time | 40 minutes before flight departure time |
| International Flights (excl. USA) |
48 hours before flight departure time | 60 minutes before flight departure time |
| International Flights to the USA | 24 hours before flight departure time | 60 minutes before flight departure time |
Economy Class
Economy Class Facilities
Depending on the length and destination of your flight, the airline offers a variety of menu choices to make your trip even more enjoyable. This includes complimentary beverages on all flights and meals or light meals on international flights. On flights classed as medium to long-distance, the airline also provides comfort items like blankets, pillows and dental kits.
What are Economy Class Seats Like?
Economy offers comfortable new seating. Economy Class seats are set out in a 3 x 3 formation and give 30–32" of seat pitch and 17" of width.
Premium Economy
From check-in to disembarkation, Premium Economy brings convenience and exclusive benefits on international flights.
Premium Economy Facilities
Passengers are given priority check-in and boarding, a larger baggage allowance, access to airport lounges, a comfort kit, free flight changes and more.
Onboard, Premium Economy passengers will have reserved baggage compartments and will receive a blanket, pillow and a personal toiletries kit. They'll also receive a welcome drink and enjoy an exclusive complimentary menu with hot meals and snacks, in addition to wines and other beverage options.
What Are Premium Economy Seats Like?
When flying Premium Economy, passengers will enjoy comfort and privacy. Seats recline 50% more are either set out in a 2 x 2 formation or a 3 x 3 formation, with the middle seat left vacant.
Food
Passengers can enjoy a range of food from the airline's in-flight menu. All passengers receive complimentary drinks on all flights and are also given complimentary meals or light meals on international flights.
Here's a breakdown of the complimentary food and drink that each passenger receives on international flights, depending on their cabin class and the route that they're flying:
| CABIN CLASS | INTERNATIONAL (UNDER 50 MINS) |
SHORT INTERNATIONAL (50 MINS–3.5 HOURS) |
MEDIUM-HAUL INTERNATIONAL (3.5–5 HOURS) |
LONG-HAUL INTERNATIONAL (5+ HOURS) |
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In-Flight Entertainment
Passengers can enjoy in-flight entertainment on their own personal electronic devices by connecting to the airline's WIFI network, GOL Online, and choosing from a range of free entertainment.
GOL's in-flight entertainment allows passengers to watch live TV or a selection of the latest and greatest TV shows and movies through Gogo Entertainment. To speed up the process, passengers can download the Gogo Entertainment app before their flight.
*Passengers must purchase in-flight internet in order to stream the in-flight entertainment
WIFI
Passengers can stay connected to life on the ground through GOL's in-flight WIFI network, GOL Online. GOL Online allows passengers to enjoy internet access, with a range of different packages that are suitable for all needs.
Choose the Messages package, which allows passengers to use popular messaging apps such as WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger.
Select the Light package, which allows passengers to use their electronic device for light browsing.
Or, choose the Max package, which allows passengers to stream videos and music from their favourite streaming apps, such as Spotify and Netflix.
Frequent Flyer
Smiles
GOL's frequent flyer program, Smiles allows passengers to earn and redeem points on GOL Airlines and all of its associated airlines. Passengers can earn Smiles points and redeem them to pay for flights and flight upgrades on the following airlines:
- GOL
- Aeromexico
- Aerolineas Argentinas
- Air Canada
- Air France
- Alitalia
- Copa Airlines
- Delta
- Emirates
- Etihad Airways
- Ethiopian Airlines
- Korean Air
- KLM
- Passaredo
- Qatar Airways
- Royal Air Maroc
- TAP Air Portugal
- South African Airways
Passengers can also earn and use smiles points through a co-branded credit card and on other companies that are part of the Smiles loyalty program, such as Uber, hotel companies, car rental companies and more.
Airline Alliance
Gol Transportes Aéreos isn't part of any airline alliance. However, it does have codeshare agreements with the following airlines:
- Aerolineas Argentinas
- Aeromexico
- Air Canada
- Air France
- Alitalia
- Copa Airlines;
- Delta Airlines
- Emirates
- Etihad Airways
- KLM
- Korean Air
- Qatar Airways
- TAP Portugal
- Virgin Atlantic
Fleet
GOL's fleet consists of entirely Boeing aircraft. The aircraft has over 120 aircraft overall, with a mix of B737-800, B737-700 and 737 MAX 8s (currently grounded).
Hub Airport
Sao Paulo-Congonhas Airport
Sao Paulo-Congonhas International Airport is one of the four commercial airports serving Sao Paulo, Brazil and is the hub for GOL Airlines. Sao-Paula Congonhas is mostly used to facilitate domestic flights in Brazil. The airport has just one terminal building and two runways.
Other than GOL Airlines, Azul, Flapper, LATAM Brasil, Passaredo Linhas Aéreas and BQB Lineas Aereas all fly to/from the airport.
Photo credit: Valter Campanato/ABr, Agência Brasil
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News
18th March 2020
GOL still operating domestic flights
GOL Airlines will continue to operate domestic flights around Brazil after cancelling international flights coming in and out of the country. The airline announced that it would not be flying all international flights between 23rd March and 30th June. Domestic flights within the country are still operating and available to purchase during this period.
30th August 2019
GOL Airlines new routes
(The airline) has announced two new routes to Porto Alegre and Punta del Este.
