GOL Announces Interline Agreement with VRG
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SAO PAULO, Brazil - GOL Linhas Aereas Inteligentes S.A., the parent company of Brazil's low-cost airlines GOL Transportes Aereos S.A. ("GTA", that operates the GOL brand) and VRG Linhas Aereas S.A. ("VRG", that operates the VARIG brand), has entered an interline agreement with VRG.
Effective September 14, VRG passengers traveling on international flights with connections at Guarulhos International Airport (Sao Paulo) or Tom Jobim International Airport (Rio de Janeiro) can now purchase tickets for all 50 domestic destinations served by GOL.
"Through this interline agreement, GOL and VRG are now able to offer the most comprehensive route network of any airline operating within Brazil. The operating efficiencies between the two companies will offer passengers a safe and convenient option for domestic and international transportation," says Constantino de Oliveira Junior, GOL's president and CEO.
Passengers will also have the added convenience of having their luggage checked through to their final destination, eliminating the need to re-check baggage during connections between the two companies. Fares charged under this agreement account for all legs of the flight, including both VRG and GOL's routes. The agreement is only valid for full-fare tickets.
In addition to the interline agreement with GOL, VRG will also participate in MITA (Multilateral Interline Traffic Agreements), an IATA network of airlines from around the world. All MITA members have the option to enter into interline agreements with other member airlines.
