Air France-KLM and GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes have signed an agreement to extend and enhance their commercial partnership for the next 10 years.
The partnership includes reciprocal exclusivity on traffic flows between Europe and Brazil, providing improved connectivity and covering over 125 destinations in Europe and Brazil.
Air France Industries KLM E&M will expand its maintenance cooperation with GOL to support their CFM56 and LEAP engines.
The partnership, initially introduced in 2014 and renewed in 2019, has benefited over two million passengers by providing better connectivity and customer experience.
Air France-KLM and GOL will invest to further improve the customer experience and offer a seamless product, with an optimised network spanning over 80 European destinations, 45 Brazilian destinations, and potentially new destinations in Latin America.
The partnership includes expanded code-sharing, joint sales activities, and benefits for customers through Air France-KLM’s Flying Blue and GOL’s SMILES frequent flyer programs.
Air France-KLM CEO, Benjamin Smith, emphasizes the strategic importance of Brazil and South America, while GOL CEO, Celso Ferrer, highlights the deep commitment to strengthen the Brazil-Europe corridor.
Passengers of Air France and KLM can connect on GOL flights beyond São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and Fortaleza, while GOL passengers have access to Air France and KLM’s worldwide networks beyond their hubs in Paris and Amsterdam.
