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GOL pays tribute to Pará with the first aircraft in the "Conheça o Brasil: Voando" initiative GOL has launched a Boeing 737 MAX 8 with a special livery to honor the state of Pará. The "Conheça o Brasil: Voando" initiative celebrates the culture and destinations of the Northern region of Brazil. The airline is working closely with the Ministry of Tourism to promote tourism across the country.
GOL inaugurates new flights connecting São José dos Campos and RIOgaleão airports GOL has introduced a direct flight route between São José dos Campos Airport (SJK) and Rio de Janeiro’s Tom Jobim International Airport, RIOgaleão (GIG). The new route fosters tourism and business, linking the region to more than 20 destinations both in Brazil and abroad.
¡Llegamos, Bogotá! GOL launches inaugural flight to its newest international destination: the capital of Colombia GOL is thrilled to announce Bogotá as its latest destination. The route began with 4 weekly flights and transitioned to daily service in July. Bogotá marks GOL’s 12th international destination, opening up fresh prospects for business and tourism in the area.
GOL and Mauricio de Sousa Produções present “o mió da roça” on a Chico Bento-themed aircraft GOL and Mauricio de Sousa Produções have introduced the Boeing 737-800 PR-GUJ, inspired by Chico Bento. With unique artwork and the theme “Connecting you to the corners of Brazil and the world,” the plane brings surprises for adults and children to admire.
GOL named the most punctual airline in Latin America in July, during the winter high season In the winter high season, GOL was the most punctual airline in Latin America. With more than 19,000 flights completed and nearly 3 million passengers carried, GOL ranked first in Brazil and was recognized as the most punctual low-cost airline worldwide.
Instituto GOL celebrates over a decade of partnership with Amigos do Bem with a visit to the project in the hinterlands Representatives from GOL visited the hinterlands of Pernambuco to closely observe the transformative projects of Amigos do Bem. The Instituto GOL is committed to education and social transformation, offering opportunities to those in need.
GOL honors elements of Rio Grande do Norte with an aircraft from the "Conheça o Brasil: Voando" initiative GOL has unveiled a new themed aircraft dedicated to Rio Grande do Norte as part of the “Conheça o Brasil: Voando” initiative. The Boeing 737-800 represents the state through elements such as the world’s largest cashew tree and the Morro do Careca.
GOL and eureciclo celebrate one year of partnership for sustainability GOL and eureciclo are celebrating one year of partnership. Over the past year, 938,980 tons of plastic, 57,380 tons of paper, 8,060 tons of aluminum, and 17,650 tons of glass were offset.
GOL lanza un nuevo formato de pago y los pasajes ya se pueden comprar con fondos del FGTS GOL, en asociación con el Banco Digio y Finantech, ahora acepta el pago de pasajes con antelación al cobro del FGTS. Es válido para saldos superiores a R$ 300,00 y anticipos de hasta 10 años y se realiza exclusivamente en el sitio web de GOL.
GOL celebra Rio Grande do Sul con avión de la iniciativa Conozca Brasil: volando GOL rinde homenaje a Rio Grande do Sul con un avión de la iniciativa "Conozca Brasil: volando". El cuadro celebra la cultura de Rio Grande do Sul, con elementos como el chimarrão y la Ruina de los Siete Pueblos, marcando el regreso de los vuelos en el Aeropuerto Salgado Filho.
GOL gana por octava vez el premio Folha Top of Mind 2024 Por octavo año consecutivo, GOL es la aerolínea más recordada por los brasileños, con el 30% de las menciones en el Folha Top of Mind 2024. Se destaca por la democratización del transporte, la comunicación innovadora y la sostenibilidad.
GOL realiza vuelo inaugural a su más nuevo destino internacional exclusivo: San José, Costa Rica GOL inauguró el 12 de noviembre su nueva ruta directa entre Brasil y Costa Rica, de Guarulhos al Aeropuerto Juan Santamaría. Con tres vuelos semanales, la ruta amplía la presencia de la Aerolínea en el Caribe y América Central, impulsando el turismo y los negocios.
GOL y Royal Air Maroc inician acuerdo de codeshare GOL y Royal Air Maroc firmaron un acuerdo de codeshare, conectando São Paulo (GRU) a Casablanca (CMN) y ampliando destinos en Brasil y África. La alianza ofrece tarifa única, check-in simplificado y acumulación de puntos en los programas Smiles y Safar Flyer.
GOL reanuda vuelos directos a Cancún GOL reanudó los vuelos directos de Brasilia a Cancún, los únicos sin escalas en esta ruta. Con tres frecuencias semanales, la operación utiliza aeronaves Boeing 737 MAX 8, ofrece clase Premium Economy y permite acumular millas en el programa Smiles.
GOL lanza vuelo inaugural a su más nuevo destino internacional: Aruba GOL es la única aerolínea que ofrece vuelos directos de Brasil a Aruba. El Boeing 737 MAX 8 vuela de Guarulhos a Aruba con comodidad y sostenibilidad. El vuelo inaugural tuvo lugar el 18 de diciembre.
GOL makes wearing sneakers in aviation more flexible in partnership with Yuool The company is the first to introduce sneakers for its crew and employees, who can choose to wear them in their work routine. The shoes, made from sustainable materials, will bring more comfort to the daily lives of flight crews and flight attendants who wear uniforms.
GOL receives authorization from ANAC to use digital navigation This innovative and pioneering initiative in the sector, which has been in force since March, guarantees greater efficiency and safety in operations, while saving passengers' time and significantly benefiting the environment.
Themed aircraft for the 60th Mônica anniversary As the official carrier of the "Mônica 60" project, GOL, in partnership with Mauricio de Sousa Produções, is customizing a Boeing 737-800 with new and exclusive illustrations. The inaugural flight creates a playful and differentiated experience for customers, with the distribution of gifts and differentiated in-flight services.
Mercado Livre and GOL announce a long-term agreement By 2023, GOL's logistics unit, GOLLOG, will operate 6 freighters exclusively for e-commerce in Brazil. The dedicated air operation will reduce delivery times by up to 80% over long distances.
GOL renews top management Celso Ferrer, the current COO, will take over as CEO of the company on July 1. Paulo Kakinoff, who has been GOL's CEO for 10 years, will join the company's Board of Directors, bringing his broad experience and deep vision of the acquired business after a decade in the top executive position.
Mercado Livre and GOL unveil first cargo aircraft The expansion of the dedicated air service will reduce delivery times by up to 80% on routes to the North, Northeast and Center-West. Fortaleza (CE), São Luís (MA) and Teresina (PI) will be the first cities to receive the flights. The event marks the beginning of a new phase for GOL, which now operates cargo aircraft through its logistics unit, GOLLOG.
Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ themed aircraft GOL and Universal have teamed up to present the aircraft, which will take off for the first time on August 29th and fly the Brasilia - Orlando - Brasilia route, promising to surprise fans of the characters.
New "air link" between Buenos Aires and São Paulo Beginning November 1, GOL and Aerolíneas Argentinas will offer dedicated check-in and same-day change flexibility for flights between Aeroparque and Guarulhos at no additional cost.
GOL Receives New Boeing 737 MAX 8 Aircraft This January, GOL Linhas Aéreas, Brazil's largest airline, began receiving new aircraft. As part of its fleet renewal plan, the first aircraft received will be prefixed PR-XMM, making it the eighth of this model in the current fleet.
GOL and American Airlines celebrate their commercial partnership GOL Linhas Aéreas and American Airlines celebrate the decision of CADE to approve the terms of the commercial partnership between the airlines on March 5, 2021. The agreement includes the best travel conditions for customers and the optimization of services between the teams of Eagles.
GOL commits to zero carbon footprint by 2050 The ambitious goal of the company, which is the first airline in Latin America to commit to achieving a zero carbon balance in the next 29 years, includes everything from improving ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) issues to developing sustainable aviation fuels.
GOL Makes Brazil's First Carbon Neutral Flight The initiative, helps reduce ¼ of the island's carbon emissions. The company's customers will travel with carbon credits proportional to the footprint generated on the Recife-Fernando de Noronha route, for which they will receive a certificate.
GOL launches network of 250 eVTOL aircraft in Brazil GOL Linhas Aéreas, together with Grupo Comporte, announces the signing of a protocol with Avolon for the purchase and/or lease of 250 electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL1) aircraft. The company expects to start operating a Brazilian air network with eVTOL aircraft in mid-2025.
New uniforms As part of its 19th anniversary celebrations, GOL launches new uniforms designed by Alexandre Herchcovitch. Based on diversity, the creation process involved the direct participation of 150 employees and a total of 70 items were designed, including clothing, footwear and accessories.
CHEGOL launched GOLLOG launches a new service, CHEGOL, which combines speed, practicality and simplicity for shipments up to 5kg, such as clothing, books, electronics, fitness, cosmetics, footwear and accessories.
GOL's commitment to health As a contribution to the fight against COVID-19, GOL provides free airline tickets to doctors and other health professionals who need to travel throughout Brazil to treat patients affected by the coronavirus.
Coloring the Day GOL and Faber-Castell team up for Coloring the Day to motivate parents and children to travel without leaving home.
Check-in via WhatsApp The service offers passengers another digital self-service option that can now be guided by Gal, GOL's virtual assistant, directly on the messaging app.
Bridging distances The initiative supports tourism, employment and the Brazilian cultural wealth of various artists and artisans in our country.
Libras on board The new service provides translation into Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) on board GOL aircraft. The service, provided through an application available on the flight attendants' tablets, allows digital content (text, audio or video) to be translated into Brazilian Sign Language, facilitating communication on board.
IEnvA Certificate GOL has obtained the IEnvA certificate - IATA Environmental Assessment. This certificate is awarded by the International Air Transport Association and places GOL in a select list of 13 airlines worldwide that have this certification, being the only Brazilian company in the list.
Return of the MAX GOL is the first airline in the world to bring back the Boeing 737 MAX after its launch. This return marks the beginning of a fleet renewal with the most modern and efficient aircraft in the world.
GOL Online 2020 Many new features for the whole family, including meditation content, courses, podcasts and exclusive playlists. Access to complete entertainment, now without the need to download the Gogo app.
Best Premium Economy Class GOL's Premium Economy was named the Best Premium Economy Class in Latin America in Tripadvisor's Travelers Choice 2020 Awards.
Einstein - Quality and Safety Standard GOL Airlines announced a partnership with Einstein to map, evaluate, restructure and certify, through the Einstein Quality and Safety Standard COVID-19 seal, the health and safety protocols against illness adopted by the airline, on board and at airports. GOL will be the first airline in the country to have the seal in its environments and on its aircraft.
GOL: 18 years of history Eighteen years ago, Brazilians embraced a new way of flying. Since then, more than 450 million people have travelled on around 3.8 million GOL flights. To show our appreciation, we granted the wish of a young man who is passionate about aviation and dreams of being a pilot. That's how Gustavo, who also just turned 18 years old, flew on an airplane for the first time and was treated to a behind-the-scenes experience of our way to fly.
On-board service expansion This year we had great partnerships to make our free on-board service even more special. We have a Happy Hour with Johnny Rockets hamburger in FOR-SSA, SSA-CGH, SSA-FOR and CGH-SSA segments. In addition, on all Monday and Tuesday flights, on the CGH-SDU and CGH-BSB air bridges, passengers have the opportunity to eat a warm “pão de queijo” stuffed from Catupiry.
Architectural Accessibility Seal The City Hall Secretariat for People with Disabilities, of the City of São Paulo, recognizes GOL for the innovative design of the access ramp, used for remote boarding and disembarkation at Congonhas airport. The Seal certifies that the equipment complies with accessibility standards for people with disabilities and reduced mobility.
Linkedin Top Companies 2019 GOL appears as the only airline on the list of companies that Brazilians dream of working for in the Linkedin Top Companies 2019, underscoring the pride of belonging to the Team of Eagles.
Copa America official sponsor GOL is the official sponsor of the Copa America 2019 and transports all teams during the sporting event, including the trophy. There are more than 50 charter flights to take the teams and the technical team to the championship games. Several actions are carried out with customers to cheer up the crowd.
Check-in printed on cans of soda The special action for CONMEBOL Copa America Brazil 2019 is a pioneer in the world, and allows the company's customers to personalize their boarding pass at Congonhas Airport, in a can of Guaraná Antarctica.
Boarding by facial biometrics GOL inaugurates the first boarding service using facial biometrics in the country. It is the only Brazilian airline to offer this service to customers, and RIOgaleão airport, in Rio de Janeiro, exclusively received the equipment, which had all its technology developed by experts from GOLLabs, GOL's innovation laboratory.
Gal at GRU GOL launches the first service robot in Latin America, the materialization of its virtual assistant Gal, which provides assistance to the company's customers travelling through Guarulhos Airport, in São Paulo.
GOL Aerotech GOL announces a new business unit, specializing in maintenance, repairs, aircraft and component overhauls: GOL Aerotech. Located at Confins airport, in Minas Gerais, the new MRO offers services to airlines around the world.
Caixa and SafetyPay partnership Now customers without a bank account or credit card can buy tickets and make payments at lotteries houses and Caixa Econômica agencies.
New route to Lima Expansion of international operations with the start of regular operations in Lima, Peru. This is the Company's 15th destination outside Brazil, which has daily flights departing from Guarulhos airport, in São Paulo, to the Peruvian capital.
15 years operating in Argentina GOL celebrates 15 years of operations and direct connections between Argentina and Brazil, with more than 12 million passengers transported and more than 77 weekly flights to the country.
GOLLOG Logo Change To celebrate its 17th anniversary, GOLLOG introduced its new logo in January. A more modern visual identity that represents all of the achievements of GOL's cargo unit during a period that saw improvements to terminal infrastructure, investment in technology and much more.
Onboard Service Besides the large variety of onboard services, GOL now also has free snacks and beverages during flights. All so you can have an even more comfortable flight from start to finish.
Smiles & Money GOL has a new payment method to make ticket purchase even easier. With the Smiles & Money program you can buy your ticket by combining money and miles.
Pre Order Starting in April this year, GOL passengers can now purchase their in-flight meal in advance when they buy their tickets. More comfort, convenience and special discounts.
Espião da Seleção In order to provide experiences that extend beyond flights, in May GOL hired three people to work as "spies" and look into the National Team. They were paid and sent to monitor three friendly games with the Brazilian National Team.
VoeBiz has new partnerships The program is now an official representative of Delta, Air France and KLM in Brazil, which also allows to accrue miles on flights with those partner airlines. More business, lower costs and even more benefits for your company.
Cannes Lions GOL was the only airline to win awards at the 71st edition of the Cannes Festival, the world's largest festival for the advertising industry, which takes place every year in France. The “Neymarless” campaign won two silver Lions and two bronze Lions. Also, GOL was the first airline to win in different categories in the same year.
Launch of the New GOL App Seeking to bring more life to its customers’ time, in August GOL launched a personal assistant that is totally connected to the needs of the user. The app offers personalized alerts that accompany the traveler throughout the trip, the option of checking in directly from a smartphone and much more.
Boeing 737 MAX In 2018, the Boeing 737 MAX landed at GOL. Considered one of the most modern aircrafts in the world, this model is equipped with cutting-edge technology and opens up opportunities to new destinations, including new direct flights between Brazil and the U.S. In addition, the plane is more efficient, reducing fuel consumption and emissions by 15%.
Flights to MIA and MCO GOL announced new direct flights to Miami and Orlando departing out of Brasilia and Fortaleza. The new routes began operating on November 4. The arrival of the modern 737 MAX airplanes equipped with the latest technology have made these new international flights possible, offering a better travel experience to customers.
Introduction of new brand To celebrate our close connection and relationship with our customers, GOL has announced a new visual identity for its brand. The rings in the logo are joined even closer together and new colors have been incorporated into the communications, while orange has been kept as the main color. In addition, a new exclusive font was created, GOL Sans, which has a simple, human, and intelligent design.
Experiência na Bagagem A “GOL para Todos” initiative that supports diversity in hiring professionals, bringing in older and more experienced professionals to provide high quality service.
GOL Mostra Brasil A genuine photo exhibit onboard. GOL Mostra Brasil is an unprecedented initiative that brings art to everyone, from art connoisseurs to first time travelers who live far from major cultural centers.
Launch of Live TV The most comprehensive in-flight entertainment and connectivity platform in Latin America is available on GOL flights. Live TV with six channels and a variety of content for adults and children to make our passengers’ travel experience even better. Access is free and can be used by our clients’ own mobile devices.
GOL Premium Class With the goal of improving its services and offering the best flight experience to its passengers, GOL launched the Premium Class, which provides passengers with a range of exclusive benefits, from check-in to arrival. The new service is available on all international routes.
Best magazine The 29th Veículos de Comunicação Award, organized by the magazine ‘Propaganda’ with the support of the Escola Superior de Propaganda e Marketing (ESPM), chose the GOL Magazine as the country's best customized magazine.
Gollog launches app GOL’s cargo shipping service launches an exclusive and pioneering app that makes it faster and easier for GOL's clients and partners to ship packages or documents by air.
Launch of the new GOL app In July, GOL launches its new app, which is available on both iOS and Android. In addition to the new layout, which is more modern and intuitive, the new app features the 'My Reservations' functionality, which allows passengers to make changes to their reservations, reschedule to an earlier flight and much more!
Voe Junto We launched the Travel Companion service to make travel even better for customers who use the Unaccompanied Minor service. The child wears a tracking code on a wristband so you can use the GOL app or your email to receive updates about every stage of his or her trip, from check-in to their final destination.
VoeBiz We launched VoeBiz, a loyalty program designed exclusively for small and midsize businesses. This initiative – the first of its kind by a Brazilian airline – allows companies to accrue points and exchange them for tickets or other exclusive benefits.
The new Voe GOL In October, GOL launched its new website, which was redesigned to provide improved navigation and easier access to everything you need to know. The website content was also revised to make it easier to browse and more friendly, with new images and icons.
#WiFiOnGOLFirst – 1st commercial flight with Wi-Fi service In its latest innovation, GOL is now the first commercial airline in South America to offer onboard Wi-Fi service. To mark the occasion and publicize the news, the company's president, Paulo Kakinoff, made Brazil’s very first Facebook Live transmission from aboard a commercial flight with internet access. This historic flight departed from Congonhas on Oct. 04, 2016, at 10:45 AM, on its way to Brasília.
Full-featured onboard entertainment GOL has just launched GOL Online, the most complete connectivity and entertainment platform of any Brazilian airline. The innovation allows passengers to stream movies, series, and much more, all free of charge and directly on their mobile devices, including smartphones, tablets and laptops. This exclusive and full-featured platform also allows for internet access over Wi-Fi.
GOL Premium Lounge Seeking to continuously improve its customer experience, GOL is unveiling its domestic and international GOL Premium Lounges. GOL is the only Brazilian airline to offer comfortable, modern spaces with a variety of products and services. Among the numerous conveniences are workstations, a bar with an assortment of drinks, and a buffet with a wide range of options. The lounges are available to passengers waiting to board flights out of Rio de Janeiro's Galeão Airport and São Paulo's Guarulhos Airport.
Eco-leather seats GOL now has the first aircraft with eco-leather seats. The entire domestic and international fleet will be equipped with the more attractive and more comfortable new upholstery by the end of 2018. Lighter and more durable, eco-leather costs less to produce and reduces maintenance and fuel costs, and consequently decreases CO2 emissions.
Pet na Cabine Pet owners may now travel with their pets in the airplane cabin, provided certain requirements are met. They must be transported in pet kennels and placed under the seat.
Partnership with Mãe Terra All passengers on GOL’s domestic flights now receive a complimentary Tribos, a whole-wheat snack made with organic ingredients and developed by Mãe Terra especially for GOL.
New brand GOL celebrates its important achievements and investments in products, technology and customer service by launching a new brand. The orange color was maintained while the rings on the logo were intertwined to represent GOL’s essence: a closer bond with people, stories and destinations.
Traffic on your way to the airport GOL adds a new functionality to its mobile app, using geolocation technology. This exclusive and pioneering technology sends a message to the passengers’ cell phones informing them of the latest time they can leave home and arrive at the airport on time.
Best performance GOL installs the new Split Scimitar™ Winglet aerodynamic component on 15 of its aircraft. It improves the performance of aircraft, especially those used for long-haul international flights.
Smartphones on After authorization from the National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC), GOL was the first airline in Brazil to expand the use of electronic equipment in airplane mode during flight. The goal is to offer even more comfort and convenience to customers.
GOL and Air France-KLM announce a strategic partnership to expand the number of codeshare flights, providing more benefits to the passengers of both airlines.
At a fashion show held at a hangar at Congonhas Airport in São Paulo, GOL showcases its new uniforms, which are based on concepts designed by its employees. The collection is the product of an extensive study on functionality and fashion trends.
A GOL aircraft becomes the canvas for the world-renowned artist duo OS GÊMEOS. The aircraft transported Brazil's National Soccer Team during the World Cup. The exclusive work of art that adorns the airline’s new aircraft honors the Brazilian people, highlighting their diversity. The painting took over 100 hours and 1,000 spray cans imported from Spain to complete.
GOL launches Conte Comigo, an exclusive service provided at boarding areas, kiosks and via telephones so that customers can ask employees questions and access other services.
GOL launches another exclusive service in Brazil. With the Bagagem Expressa service, passengers can use the self-service kiosks to check in, as well as weigh and tag their baggage.
GOL, in partnership with Amigos Metroviários dos Excepcionais (Friends of Special Needs Passengers) launch a new accessibility service that provides Brazilian Sign Language (Libras) simultaneous interpretation to hearing-impaired customers.
GOL Para TODOS is GOL’s social inclusion program, which strives to encourage diversity at the company and promote the social inclusion of people with disabilities.
On flights between airports Congonhas (SP) and Santos Dumont (RJ), GOL offers a special in-flight service at no extra cost. All service options include assorted snacks and sweets, as well as coffee, water, juice or soda.
On February 11, GOL becomes the first Brazilian airline to train its pilots at the SIM Industries Training Center, which features state-of-the-art flight simulators.
On March 21, GOL becomes the first airline to sell tickets on its Facebook page.
GOL begins offering yet another convenience to its passengers: a paperless, virtual boarding pass that is received via a cell phone.
GOL becomes the official airline of Brazil's National Soccer Team and signs an exclusivity contract with the Brazilian Soccer Confederation (CBF) to be the airline for the soccer teams participating in the World Cup and the Brazilian National Soccer Championship. One of the aircraft used to transport the soccer teams was painted the colors of the Brazilian flag by a team of 60 professionals.
To fulfil its clients’ desire for more comfort, GOL begins using aircraft with more legroom for the air shuttle flights, providing more comfort and a new flight experience to its passengers. With the new seat configuration, in addition to the middle seat being blocked, the seats have 34 instead of 30 inches between rows and recline 50% more. GOL starts using aircraft with more legroom on domestic flights, providing more comfort to its passengers. The middle seat is also blocked, further increasing the comfort of passengers during flights.
GOL includes the “reschedule to an earlier flight” function on its smartphone app, making it easier for its passengers to travel. Passengers can now reschedule to a flight that is up to six hours earlier.
Boeing and GOL start working together to accelerate research, development and approval of new sources of sustainable biofuels for commercial aviation in Brazil.
In March, GOL is voted the most punctual airline in Brazil. The achievement is the result of a program implemented in 2011 that featured a series of strategic measures.
GOL launches its Facebook page in 2010, which today has over one million followers.
GOL announces the purchase of 60 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, which will start being delivered in 2018.
GOL was the first Brazilian airline to publish a report on its greenhouse emissions compiled with the GHG Protocol accounting tool, which is the most widely accepted and renowned measurement tool throughout the world.
GOL launches its new online customer service system, developed using state-of-the-art artificial intelligence. GAL, a virtual robot, answers questions about baggage, documents, check-ins and mileage programs, among other subjects. The tool helps the Customer Service Center resolve complex issues more efficiently and quickly.
On January 15, GOL celebrates its 10th anniversary. In one decade, the airline increased its fleet from six to 112 aircraft and transported over 160.6 million passengers.
GOL signs a codeshare agreement with Qatar Airways, the national airline of Qatar.
GOL opens its first Voe GOL store at Largo 13 de Maio in São Paulo. The stores are staffed with trained professionals and strive to bring increasingly more people to the world of aviation.
In June, GOL begins flying a 737-800 Short Field Performance aircraft with Sky Interior, which features a modern illumination system and interior design.
In November, GOL inaugurates the GOL Institute, an entity that offers aviation industry training to youths in the greater Belo Horizonte area in Minas Gerais.
Flights between the Congonhas Airport in São Paulo and the Santos Dumont Airport in Rio de Janeiro start offering an exclusive on-board service. The new on-board service features quick and healthy snacks, salads and entrées inspired by international cuisine.
GOL launches another technological innovation to make travelling even easier for its clients: the GOL iPhone App. With the new app, passengers traveling without baggage can check in on domestic flights and receive their boarding passes on their iPhone.
GOL expands its Maintenance Center, which handles heavy fuselage maintenance, as well as preventive maintenance, aircraft painting and internal fleet configurations.
GOL installs self-service kiosks at Brazil’s major airports. Passengers that use these kiosks don’t have to go to the check-in counters, therefore, saving time.
GOL enters agreements with American Airlines and Air France/KLM to operate codeshare flights, which also offer mileage program benefits.
The Consumidor Moderno (Modern Consumer) magazine recognizes GOL with an award for being one of the companies that most respects Brazilian consumers.
The launch of the international Smiles credit card allows customers to accrue miles under advantageous conditions in the company's relationship program.
GOL receives the IOSA (IATA Operational Safety Audit) certification from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), a certification considered the global standard for evaluating the operational safety management and control systems of an airline.
GOL is the first Brazilian airline to offer a service that allows passengers to complete their check-in using only their mobile phone. The project was launched at Santos Dumont Airport in Rio de Janeiro.
On March 8, International Women’s Day, GOL has its first flight with an all women flight crew, commanded by Elisa Rossi and co-pilot Gabriela Duarte.
With the acquisition of Varig on March 28, GOL becomes one of the largest airlines in Latin America, transporting over 20 million passengers a year.
On July 1, GOL signs an agreement to sell Delta Air Lines tickets, allowing for faster connections between the two airlines.
For the first time in the Brazil's aviation history, a Boeing 737-800, equipped with the Short Field Performance (SFP) technology landed at Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) in Rio de Janeiro.
In support of the global initiative to reduce carbon emissions, GOL reduces CO2 emissions per available seat kilometer (ASK) by 6%, between January 2004 and December 2006.
In September, Elisa Rossi becomes the first woman to pilot a GOL aircraft. She had been working at the company for three and a half years and had logged 8,500 flights hours.
On September 15, GOL inaugurates its 17,300 m² (186,216 ft²) Aircraft Maintenance Center in Minas Gerais.
On July 18, GOL launches its customer service for the hearing impaired, which is used by over 7 million passengers today.
The Short Field Performance package, a variation available on the 737-800 aircraft, was developed by Boeing at the request of GOL and started being used in the GOL fleet on July 30, at the Santos Dumont Airport in Rio de Janeiro.
GOL's Aircraft Maintenance Center received a waste treatment system that recycles 100% of the water contaminated by chemical and oil waste during the cleaning of aircraft, aircraft parts, the floor, restrooms and the infirmary.
In all of Brazil’s state capitals On September 16, GOL opens a new base of operations in Boa Vista, Roraima, becoming the first Brazilian airline to operate in all of Brazil’s state capitals.
Gollog in the international market In February, GOL’s cargo shipping service begins operating at the company’s first international base, in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Voe Fácil Card GOL introduces yet another innovation when it launches the Voe Fácil Card, which allows its clients to purchase tickets online without having to use a credit card and pay in up to 36 installments.
Starting on December 15, every GOL aircraft carries two copies of the safety instruction cards printed in Braille, which are provided to vision impaired passengers by flight attendants.
GOL acquires its first aircraft with winglets, the Next Generation Boeing 737-700, registered as PR-GOZ. The winglets technology provides better performance during takeoffs, allows for longer flights and improves fuel efficiency.
GOL launched its IPO on the São Paulo Stock Exchange (Bovespa) and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), selling over 33,050,000 preferred shares and raising R$878,138,500.00.
With the sale of R$ 1.6 billion in tickets through its web site, GOL consolidates its position as one of the largest e-commerce companies in Brazil.
In a unique partnership with Vivo, GOL starts selling tickets via mobile devices. The new service allows passengers to check in using their mobile phones.
Exame magazine names GOL Best Company of the Year.
On December 22, GOL begins operating its international flights, with a flight from São Paulo to Buenos Aires, Argentina.
In December, GOL launches its night flights, nicknamed “night owls”. Since their implementation, these flights been very successful, reaching an average occupancy rate of 90%.
The launch of the online check-in service. This system allows passengers who are registered on GOL’s website and have only carry-on luggage to check in up to three hours before the flight.
Aware of the importance of recording its history, GOL creates its Archive and History Center (CEDOC), which preserves and makes available some company documents and information. The GOL Archive and History Center also records the company's values and culture over time, contributing to the preservation of aviation history.
This mechanism gives clients access to the Gollog online network and lets them manage their cargo shipments.
On March 17, GOL begins operating the Rio de Janeiro – São Paulo air shuttle, known as Air Bridge, it is one of the most coveted routes in the country.
GOL receives its first Next Generation Boeing 737-800, which offers high operating efficiency, safety and comfort and is well suited to long routes.
On April 17, GOL launches its onboard magazine, a bold, innovative and contemporary publication.
GOL kicks off its operations at 6:56 AM on January 15, when a Boeing 737-700 heading to the Congonhas Airport in São Paulo takes off from Brasília International Airport.
Gollog, GOL’s cargo shipping service, begins operations on January 30, with the first cargo shipment on flight 1770, in the cargo hold of a Boeing 737-700.
Another significant innovation is the phased maintenance, which involves daily aircraft inspections performed before the first flight of the day. This prevents aircraft from being grounded for more than five days, which is common in traditional maintenance.