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 23, 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 routes 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.
Press Relations
Azul Brazilian Airlines
(11) 98196-1035
imprensa@voeazul.com.br
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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.
GOL Linhas Aéreas
InPress Porter Novelli
gol@inpresspni.com.br
+55 (11) 3323-1570 / 3323-1586
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