A GOL Linhas Aéreas and American Airlines celebrated the decision of CADE (istrative Council for Economic Defense) that approved, without restrictions, on February 11, 2021, the and conditions of the commercial partnership between airlines, decision definitively confirmed by this body on March 5, 2021.
This agreement is reflected in immediate benefits for those traveling on flights between Brazil and the United States, considering that the customer will have access to the entire wide network of destinations in both countries, also facilitated to countries in Latin America, increasing the options of the codeshare (announced in 2019), especially via FFP (Frequent Flyer Program, in English) in the Smiles or AA Advantage relationship programs.
For companies, the agreement allows for incentive actions with partner travel agencies, in order to maximize service to corporate clients, and t participation in events for tourism promotions, with the purpose of improving and making services and services even more effective. corporate governance immediately.
“GOL considers this approval an important step towards international recovery, bringing more products, services and innovation to the US-Brazil corridor and better connectivity and Customer experience in our main hubs”, says Randall Saenz Aguero, Director of Alliances, International Expansion and Distribution at GOL.
“The evolution of the agreement will bring even more synergies for both companies, which have complementary services and air networks, in addition to creating more opportunities for t initiatives that seek to stimulate air travel between the two countries”, says Alexandre Cavalcanti, American Airlines Regional Sales Director for Brazil.