Customers will have access to extensive flight
connectivity
with over 150 destinations and can choose in which program to
accumulate points from codeshare flights
SÃO
PAULO, May 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Azul and GOL
airlines announce today a commercial cooperation agreement that
will connect their flight networks in Brazil through a codeshare agreement. This
partnership covers all domestic routes operated exclusively,
meaning rotes operated by one of the two companies but not the
other.
The agreement also encompasses frequent flyer
programs, allowing Azul Fidelidade and Smiles members to earn
points in their preferred program when purchasing segments included
in the codeshare agreement.
This agreement will bring enormous benefits to
our customers. Both companies have a history of aviation
development in Brazil, focused on
customer service excellence. "With Azul's highly connected network
serving most cities in Brazil and
GOL's strong presence in the main Brazilian markets, our
complementary offerings will provide customers with the widest
range of travel options," said Abhi
Shah, President of Azul.
Consumers will benefit from this commercial
partnership starting at the end of June, when the offer will become
available through both companies' sales channels.
Customers will gain access to hundreds of new
domestic routes, along with more convenient connection
opportunities. For example, one could travel from Brasília to
Tabatinga with a brief layover in Manaus, or from Rio de Janeiro to Marabá with a stop in
Belém.
"GOL and Azul have always been dedicated to
expanding the Brazilian aviation market. This codeshare agreement
will provide customers with even more travel options across our
country. GOL already has over 60 commercial agreements with various
global airline partners, and we are eager to extend these benefits
within Brazil," said Celso Ferrer, CEO of GOL.
Azul and GOL operate approximately 1,500 daily
departures. This agreement will create over 2,700 travel
opportunities with just one connection.
Benefits for Azul and GOL Customers:
Customers can search for domestic segments
exclusive to one airline and purchase through Azul's and GOL's
sales channels. Routes operated by both GOL and Azul are not
included in the codeshare.
Points and miles from codeshare or
non-overlapping segments purchased through the other airline's
digital channels, such as a GOL flight bought on Azul's website,
can be accumulated in either the Azul Fidelidade and Smiles
programs, at the customer's discretion. This applies to both
connecting flights and individual segments.
Check-in must always be completed through the
digital channels or airport counters of the airline operating the
flight, or in the case of connecting flights, the first segment,
regardless of which company sold the ticket. For connecting
flights, customers will receive all boarding passes at
check-in.
Baggage check-in follows the same rule as
passenger check-in. It must be done with the airline operating the
flight or the first segment, and the luggage will be delivered to
the final destination regardless of any connections with the other
airline.
Rescheduling and cancellations of bookings should
be handled by the company that sold the ticket.
Additional services and optional items, such as
special seats or checked baggage, as well as loyalty program
benefits and cargo transport, remain subject to the rules set by
each company and must be observed by customers.
About Azul
Azul S.A. (B3: AZUL4, NYSE: AZUL), the largest
airline in Brazil by number of
departures and cities served, offers 1,000 daily flights to more
than 160 destinations. With an operational fleet of over 180
aircraft and more than 16,000 crew members, the company has a
network of 300 direct routes. In 2023, Azul was named the world's
second most punctual airline by Cirium, a leading aviation data
analysis company. In 2020, Azul was awarded the title of the
world's best airline by TripAdvisor, marking the first time a
Brazilian airline has achieved first place in the Traveller's
Choice Awards. For more information, visit
www.voeazul.com.br/imprensa.
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GOL LINHAS AÉREAS
GOL is Brazil's
leading airline and part of the Abra Group. Since its inception in
2001, it has been the lowest-cost airline in Latin America, enabling the democratization of
air travel. The company maintains alliances with American Airlines
and Air France-KLM and offers customers a variety of codeshare and
interline agreements, enhancing convenience and ease of connections
to any destination served by these partnerships. Committed to
"Being First for Everyone," GOL provides the best travel experience
for its passengers, including the most seats and legroom, a
comprehensive platform with internet, movies, and live TV, and the
premier loyalty program, Smiles. GOLLOG, the cargo transport
division, facilitates parcel delivery across Brazil and internationally. The company
employs a team of 13.7 thousand people.
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