GOL and Delta Air Lines File Request to Implement Code-share Agreement
Agreement will increase traffic on GOL's network and SMILES members will be able to earn and redeem miles on the North-American carrier
GOL Linhas Aereas Inteligentes S.A. (NYSE: GOL and BMF&BOVESPA: GOLL4), the largest low-cost and low-fare airline in Latin America, announces that it has filed with Delta Air Lines, a request for authorization to implement a code-share agreement with Brazilian and U.S. authorities.
The code-share will initially allow Delta to assign its code to more than 45 GOL flights departing from Brasilia, Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo to other Brazilian destinations, as well as two GOL flights between Brazil and Paraguay and Uruguay*.
Beginning in June, registered frequent fliers from both airlines can earn miles on both GOL's SMILES and Delta's SkyMiles programs on eligible flights. Mile redemption is scheduled to begin this Fall.
"We are very pleased to join efforts with a global carrier like Delta, as our SMILES program members will be able to earn and redeem miles on worldwide flights. The agreement will also increase passenger traffic and load factor on GOL," said Claudia Pagnano, GOL's Executive Vice-President – Market.
*Pending government approvals.
