{"id":285486,"date":"2026-11-10T20:30:24","date_gmt":"2026-11-10T20:30:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/?p=285486\/"},"modified":"2026-11-10T20:20:25","modified_gmt":"2026-11-10T20:20:25","slug":"alaska-airlines-adds-gol-partnership-expands-access-to-brazil-and-beyond","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/news\/alaska-atmos-rewards\/gol-partnership\/","title":{"rendered":"Alaska Airlines Adds GOL Partnership, Expands Access to Brazil and Beyond"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you love traveling to South America as much as I do, we have some good news for you. Alaska Airlines has just announced a new partnership with GOL<\/a>, a Brazilian low-cost airline, and an expanded partnership with American Airlines. These partnerships will make South America much more accessible for Alaska Airlines loyalists in the U.S. Here's what to know.<\/p>\n

Alaska Airlines Adds GOL as a Global Partner<\/span><\/h2>\n

Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards<\/a> just launched a new partnership with GOL Linhas A\u00e9reas. The airline operates about 675 daily flights to more than 80 airports, including 60 cities across Brazil. Starting today, you can book select GOL flights through Alaska Airlines.<\/p>\n

Beginning March 28, 2027, West Coast flyers will be able to fly Alaska Airlines to New York (JFK) and connect to Rio de Janeiro (GIG) on GOL. After getting to Rio, you can connect to more than 35 cities throughout South America. Combining Alaska and GOL flights on a single ticket makes travel much easier. Your bags are checked through to your final destination, and you don't have to exit the airport and go back through security.<\/p>\n

You'll earn Atmos Rewards points on any GOL flights booked through Alaska, and the airline plans to introduce redemptions in early 2027.<\/p>\n

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Alaska Airlines Expands Partnership With American Airlines<\/span><\/h2>\n

If that's not enough for you, Alaska has also announced an expansion of its partnership with American Airlines. You'll soon be able to book journeys connecting Alaska flights to South America on American. The partnership starts with Brazil but will expand to additional destinations in 2027. You can fly from the West Coast to New York (JFK), Dallas (DFW), and Miami (MIA) and connect to Rio de Janeiro (GIG) and S\u00e3o Paulo (GRU) on American.<\/p>\n

Just like with GOL, you'll earn Atmos Rewards points on all American Airlines flights. You'll also receive all your typical elite status<\/a> benefits when you fly on American, including extra legroom seats and complimentary upgrades when available. That's great news for anyone traveling to Brazil.<\/p>\n

Bottom Line<\/span><\/h2>\n

Brazil is a destination that needs no introduction, but it hasn't always been the easiest to get to from the U.S. It's great to see more partnerships between U.S. and South American airlines. Assuming GOL follows Alaska's standard partner award chart, this partnership might end up being one of the best ways to travel throughout Brazil on points and miles.<\/p>\n

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