GOL Announces Regular Flights to Bridgetown, in Barbados
Destination is highly demanded by Brazilian tourists; service includes Comfort Class
GOL Linhas Aereas Inteligentes S.A. (NYSE: GOL ; BMF&BOVESPA: GOLL4), the largest low-cost and low-fare airline in Latin America, has received approval to start regular flights between Brazil and Barbados, in the Caribbean. Flights will begin on June 26 and will take place once a week, on Saturdays, under the VARIG brand.
"We will be the only Brazilian airline to offer regular flights to Barbados," declared Claudia Pagnano, GOL's Market Vice-President. "Our operation will reduce the journey time of Brazilians visiting this destination by several hours. Currently the fastest route is via the United States."
The new flight will leave Sao Paulo International Airport/Guarulhos at 4:35 p.m. (local time) on Saturday, arriving in Bridgetown, Barbados, at 9:15 p.m. (local time). The return flight will leave Bridgetown at 10:00 p.m. (local time), arriving in Brazil at 4:35 a.m. (local time) on Sunday.
The VARIG service will include economy and Comfort class, which offers more leg room, hot meals, individual on-board entertainment, more privacy, a 150% SMILES mileage bonus, exclusive check-in facilities, and priority boarding and disembarking.
Barbados is an island in the Caribbean and is part of the Lesser Antilles group. With a tropical climate and advanced infrastructure, it attracts tourists and business travelers all the year round.
GOL has formed partnerships with tour operators specializing in the Caribbean in order to sell packages to Barbados. Tickets for the new destination can also be acquired on GOL's website (www.voegol.com.br), from the Customer Relationship Center and from travel agents.
