GOL Introduces Interline Agreement with Webjet

Brazilian carrier GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes has confirmed that it will rationalise its own network and those of its subsidiaries VRG Linhas Aéreas and Webjet as part of a new interline agreement between the airlines. GOL, the largest low-cost carrier in Latin America, announced the acquisition of Webjet in July this year but the companies are continuing to operate as separate entities while awaiting the operation’s approval from CADE, Brazil’s anti-trust authority.

The new arrangement will enable passengers to purchase Webjet tickets through GOL and VRG sales channels and incorporate Webjet flights into wider itineraries. “One of the great advantages of this agreement is that clients transferring from GOL flights to Webjet flights will only have to check in once and send their baggage to the final destination, as well as for Webjet passengers in connections with GOL flights” said Marcelo Bento, Alliance and Profitability Officer, GOL.

However, as part of the deal GOL has confirmed that the operators’ route networks will be cut to avoid overlap, but these will allow frequencies to be increased in other markets where demand is strong and enable additional destinations to be served.