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GOL Transportes Aéreos (also known as VRG Linhas Aéreas) is a Brazilian airline headquartered in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The airline operates a growing domestic and international scheduled network – its main hubs are Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Brasilia. In addition, GOL Airlines has focus operations at Belo Horizonte, Porte Alegre, Salvador da Bahia and Punta Cana. The airline mainly focuses on offering flights within Brazil but also flies to various destinations across South, Central and North America.

The airline commenced operations in 2001 when it flew its first service from Brasilia to São Paulo. Today, GOL is one of the largest airlines in Brazil and the biggest low-cost airline in the country, offering flights to over 80 destinations across 11 countries.

Baggage Policy

GOL Airlines has a different baggage policy for carry-on and checked baggage.

Equipaje de Mano

GOL airlines baggage includes a free carry-on bag with a maximum weight of up to 10kg (22lbs), as well as a personal item, such as a laptop and bag or a duty-free shopping bag.

Dimensions for the free carry-on bag are 35 x 25 x 55cm.

Equipaje Facturado

Checked baggage should not exceed more than 23kgs (51 lbs) and cannot exceed the dimensions of50 cm x 28 cm x 80 cm (20" x 11"x 31")

If the checked baggage allowance isn't sufficient, passengers can purchase checked baggage at an additional cost to their flight.

Cabin Classes

GOL Airlines officially has 2 cabin classes — Economy and Premium Economy Class.

Clase Económica

Economy Class Facilities

Depending on the length and destination of your flight, the airline offers a variety of menu choices to make your trip even more enjoyable. This includes complimentary beverages on all flights and meals or light meals on international flights. On flights classed as medium to long-distance, the airline also provides comfort items like blankets, pillows and dental kits.

What are Economy Class Seats Like?

Economy offers comfortable new seating. Economy Class seats are set out in a 3 x 3 formation and give 30–32" of seat pitch and 17" of width.

Economia Premium

From check-in to disembarkation, Premium Economy brings convenience and exclusive benefits on international flights.

Premium Economy Facilities

Passengers are given priority check-in and boarding, a larger baggage allowance, access to airport lounges, a comfort kit, free flight changes and more.

Onboard, Premium Economy passengers will have reserved baggage compartments and will receive a blanket, pillow and a personal toiletries kit. They'll also receive a welcome drink and enjoy an exclusive complimentary menu with hot meals and snacks, in addition to wines and other beverage options.

What Are Premium Economy Seats Like?

When flying Premium Economy, passengers will enjoy comfort and privacy. Seats recline 50% more are either set out in a 2 x 2 formation or a 3 x 3 formation, with the middle seat left vacant.

Check-in

GOL Airlines has a different check-in opening and closing times depending on whether your flight is domestic or international, as well as your method of check-in.

Web Check-in

Online check-in is available through the GOL check-in online page. Passengers just need to enter the relevant flight information to check in. Online check-in times are as follows:

Domestic Flights: Check-in opens 48 hours before flight departure time and closes 45 minutes before flight departure time.

International Flights (excl. the USA): Check-in is 48 hours before flight departure time and closes 75 minutes before flight departure time.

International Flights to the USA: Check-in opens 24 hours before flight departure time and closes 60 minutes before flight departure time.

Check-in en el aeropuerto

Passengers can check in at the airport by visiting one of the airport check-in desks or a self-service kiosk with the relevant travel documents. Airport check-in times are as follows:

Domestic Flights: Check-in opens 48 hours before flight departure time and closes 40 minutes before flight departure time.

International Flights(excl. USA): Check-in is 48 hours before flight departure time and closes 60 minutes before flight departure time.

International Flights to the USA: Check-in opens 24 hours before flight departure time and closes 60 minutes before flight departure time.

Frequent Flyer Programme

GOL Airline's Frequent Flyer Club is called SMILES.

SMILES

GOL's frequent flyer program, Smiles allows passengers to earn and redeem points on GOL Airlines and all of its associated airlines. Passengers can earn Smiles points and redeem them to pay for flights and flight upgrades on the following airlines:

Passengers can also earn and use smiles points through a co-branded credit card and on other companies that are part of the Smiles loyalty program, such as Uber, hotel companies, car rental companies and more.

Alianza de aerolíneas

Gol Transportes Aéreos isn't part of any airline alliance. However, it does have codeshare agreements with the following airlines:

Special Services

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Entretenimiento en vuelo

Passengers can enjoy in-flight entertainment on their own personal electronic devices by connecting to the airline's WIFI network, GOL Online, and choosing from a range of free entertainment.

GOL's in-flight entertainment allows passengers to watch live TV or a selection of the latest and greatest TV shows and movies through Gogo Entertainment. To speed up the process, passengers can download the Gogo Entertainment app before their flight.

*Passengers must purchase in-flight internet in order to stream the in-flight entertainment

Wi-Fi

Passengers can stay connected to life on the ground through GOL's in-flight WIFI network, GOL Online. GOL Online allows passengers to enjoy internet access, with a range of different packages that are suitable for all needs.

Choose the Messages package, which allows passengers to use popular messaging apps such as WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger.

Select the Light package, which allows passengers to use their electronic device for light browsing.

Or, choose the Max package, which allows passengers to stream videos and music from their favourite streaming apps, such as Spotify and Netflix.

Food & Drink

Passengers can enjoy a range of food from the airline's in-flight menu. All passengers receive complimentary drinks on all flights and are also given complimentary meals or light meals on international flights.

Here's a breakdown of the complimentary food and drink that each passenger receives on international flights, depending on their cabin class and the route that they're flying:

Turista

International

Non-alcoholic drinks

Short International

Light meal (cold)
Non-alcoholic drinks

Medium Haul International

Non-alcoholic drinks
Coffee
Meal w/ bread, salad & dessert (cold)

Long Haul International

Meal w/ bread, salad & dessert (hot & cold)
Non-alcoholic drinks
Coffee

Economia Premium

International

Non-alcoholic drinks
Assortment of chocolates

Short International

Light meal w/ dessert (hot)
Non-alcoholic drinks
Hot drinks

Medium Haul International

Meal w/ salad, bread & dessert (hot)
Non-alcoholic drinks
Hot drinks

Long Haul International

Meal w/ salad, bread & dessert (hot & cold)
Snack
Alcoholic drinks
Non-alcoholic drinks
Hot drinks

Destinations that GOL Airlines flies to

GOL flies to many destinations, with a large domestic route network, as well as flights to destinations across the Americas. Destinations include Belem, Campinas, Carajás, Fortaleza, Joinville, Natal, Petrolina, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador da Bahia, Buenos Aires, Santiago, Cancún, Miami, Montevideo and more.

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Aeropuerto Principal

Aeropuerto de Sao Paulo-Congonhas

Sao Paulo-Congonhas International Airport is one of the four commercial airports serving Sao Paulo, Brazil and is the hub for GOL Airlines. Sao-Paula Congonhas is mostly used to facilitate domestic flights in Brazil. The airport has just one terminal building and two runways.

Other than GOL Airlines, the following airlines fly to/from this airport: Azul, Azul Conecta, Flapper, MAP Linhas Aéreas, LATAM Brasil, Passaredo Linhas Aéreas and BQB Lineas Aereas.

Deals, Discounts and Payments

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Flota

GOL's fleet consists of entirely Boeing aircraft. The aircraft has over 120 aircraft overall, with a mix of B737-800, B737-700 and 737 MAX 8s (currently grounded).

Notícias

18 marzo 2020

GOL still operating domestic flights

GOL Airlines will continue to operate domestic flights around Brazil after cancelling international flights coming in and out of the country. The airline announced that it would not be flying all international flights between 23 marzo and 30 junio. Domestic flights within the country are still operating and available to purchase during this period.

30 agosto 2019

GOL Airlines new routes

(The airline) has announced two new routes to Porto Alegre and Punta del Este.

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