Azul and GOL announce agreement to share integrated air route network

Airlines BLUE e GOL announce a commercial cooperation agreement that will connect their airline networks in Brazil through a codeshare. The partnership includes exclusive domestic routes, that is, operated by one of the two companies and not the other.

 

The agreement also involves loyalty programs, allowing Azul Fidelidade and Smiles to accumulate points or miles in the program of their choice when purchasing flights included in the codeshare.

 

“This agreement will bring enormous benefits to our Customers. Both companies have a history of developing aviation in Brazil, focused on excellence in customer service. With Azul’s highly connected network serving most cities in Brazil and GOL’s strong presence in key Brazilian markets, our complementary offerings will offer Customers the widest range of travel options,” said Abhi Shah, President of Azul.

 

Consumers will be able to benefit from this commercial partnership from the end of June, when the offer will be available on both companies' sales channels.

 

Customers will have hundreds of new domestic routes available, as well as more convenient connection opportunities, for example: from Brasília to Tabatinga, with a short stop in Manaus; or depart from Rio de Janeiro and arrive in Marabá with a stop in Belém.

 

“GOL and Azul have always been committed to expanding the Brazilian aviation market. This agreement codeshare will provide Customers with access to even more options for traveling around our country. GOL already offers more than 60 different commercial agreements with many global airline partners and we look forward to expanding this benefit within Brazil as well,” said Celso Ferrer, CEO of GOL.

 

Azul and GOL have around 1.500 daily departures. The agreement will create more than 2.700 travel opportunities with just one connection.

 

 

Customers will be able to search for exclusive national routes from one or another company and purchase through Azul and GOL's sales channels, finding a greater possibility of destinations. Routes that are operated by both Companies do not fall into the codeshare.

The points and miles relating to sections of the codeshare purchased on the other airline's digital channels – for example a GOL flight purchased on the Azul website – may be accumulated on Azul Fidelidade or Smiles, and this choice is up to the Customer. This applies to both connecting flights and individual flights.

 

Check-in must always be done via digital channels or in person at counters at the airports of the airline operating the flight or the first leg in the case of connecting flights, regardless of the company that sold the ticket. In the case of connecting flights, the Customer will receive all boarding es for their trip at check-in.

 

Baggage check-in follows the same rules as check-in. It must be carried out with the airline operating the flight or the first leg, and will be delivered to the final destination, regardless of connection with the other company.

 

Rebookings and cancellations of reservations must be handled with the company that sold the ticket.

 

Additional facilities and optional items, such as special seats and checked baggage, in addition to loyalty program and cargo transportation benefits, remain under the rules pre-determined by each company and must be observed by Customers.

 

 

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