Air Transat, GOL Airlines partner to expand Canada–South America travel

Air Transat has announced a new interline partnership with Brazil’s GOL Airlines.

The partnership will significantly expand Air Transat’s network by providing convenient onward connections across Brazil and to key destinations throughout South America.

As a result of the new deal, travellers flying with Air Transat to Rio de Janeiro Galeão International Airport (GIG) will be able to seamlessly connect to GOL’s extensive network of 65 domestic and 17 international destinations, including major cities such as Sao Paulo, Porto Alegre, Recife, Salvador et Belo Horizonte.

Sebastian Ponce, Chief Revenue Officer at Transat, said: “We are thrilled to partner with GOL to make it easier than ever for Canadians to explore Brazil and beyond.”

And Ponce added: “This partnership strengthens our presence in South America and expands our network in a way that perfectly complements our new non-stop service to Rio de Janeiro.”

This launch comes as Air Transat prepares to inaugurate its first-ever non-stop flights to Rio de Janeiro:

• From Toronto (YYZ): Starting Feb. 4, 2026, operating twice weekly
• From Montreal (YUL): Starting Feb. 5, 2026, operating once weekly

The partnership is effective immediately, and flights will be available for booking in the coming days.

Go to www.airtransat.com for more.