GOL announced today (10/03) a new fare, Light, which will be cheaper than the others for those who do not need to or prefer not to check luggage, available from April 04th.
The Scheduled and Flexible fares continue to include, free of charge, one piece of luggage of up to 23 kg and GOL , available only on international flights, two pieces of the same weight.
Reservations purchased before April 04th, regardless of the flight date, do not change. In this way, customers will have time to familiarize themselves with the news. “Our customers will be able to choose the one that best suits their moment of travel, without paying for a service they don't use”, said Eduardo Bernardes Neto, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at GOL.
baggage check
If the Light fare customer wants to check in luggage, this service can be hired separately. On domestic flights, the cost to check in a bag of up to 23 kg will be R$30 when purchased through self-service channels and travel agencies; or R$60 at the check-in desk.
On international flights, the amount will be equivalent to USD 10 at self-service and travel agencies, and USD 20 at the counter.
Differences for Smiles Customers
Customers of the Smiles Prata, Ouro and Diamante loyalty programs will have special benefits: one, two and three bags, respectively, whenever they fly GOL. See the image below:
GOL Linhas Aéreas also informed that there will be a reduction in the price charged for excess weight in luggage, the customer will only pay for each additional kilo, which will cost R$12 on domestic flights and the equivalent of US$4 on international flights.
The company will also comply with the new regulations and will offer, as of March 14, the possibility of transporting up to 10 kg as hand luggage.
Azul Linhas Aéreas announced this week that it will adopt a model similar to that of GOL, the company will have two fare classes, one that entitles you to check in baggage and another that does not entitle you to check in. The amount charged by Azul for checked baggage will be similar to that charged by GOL, only R$30,00 for a 23 kg allowance. Implementation at Azul will be gradual and will take place from next week.
LATAM also announced that it will charge for checked baggage, but unlike GOL and Azul, the company will not create different fare classes. In the future, LATAM will charge a fee starting at BRL 50 for checked baggage, in the allowance for a volume of up to 23 kg. In the coming months, the company will continue to offer the franchise for free, until it is incorporated into all its flights.
