{"id":46201,"date":"2020-05-09T13:00:19","date_gmt":"2020-05-09T17:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/?p=46201"},"modified":"2026-04-08T13:37:06","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T13:37:06","slug":"gol-partnership","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/news\/american-aadvantage\/gol-partnership\/","title":{"rendered":"AA Adds GOL Airlines as a Mileage Earning, Redemption Partner"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>American Airlines has just added GOL Airlines\u2014Brazil's largest domestic airline\u2014to its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aa.com\/i18n\/aadvantage-program\/miles\/partners\/partner-airlines.jsp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AAdvantage<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Partner Airlines<\/a> webpage, opening the door to earning and redeeming AAdvantage<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> miles on GOL flights. After <a href=\"\/news\/airlines\/latam-leaving-oneworld-alliance\/\">losing its partnership with LATAM<\/a> May 1, this development is a step towards re-establishing AA's lost foothold on the South American travel market.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Earning_AA_Miles_While_Flying_GOL\"><b>Earning AA Miles While Flying GOL<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Starting\u00a0<b>May 7, 2020<\/b>, AAdvantage<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> members can earn miles while flying GOL-marketed flights, with a couple of stipulations:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Eligible flights must be within Brazil, or between Brazil and North America, South America, or the Caribbean.<\/li>\n<li>You must purchase an eligible published fare ticket in an eligible booking code.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>As with most partner-marketed flights, you'll earn AAdvantage miles based on a percentage of the total miles flown. This percentage is adjusted depending upon your booking class.<\/p>\n<p><img data-aspectratio=\"1200\/363\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-76400 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/american-airlines-loyalty-points-miles-earning-on-gol-2022.png\" alt=\"Image from American Airlines shows mileage and Loyalty Points earning on GOL flights\" width=\"1200\" height=\"363\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/american-airlines-loyalty-points-miles-earning-on-gol-2022.png 1200w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/american-airlines-loyalty-points-miles-earning-on-gol-2022-300x91.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/american-airlines-loyalty-points-miles-earning-on-gol-2022-1024x310.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Since GOL operates an all-Boeing 737 fleet with no business-class product, the peak earning rate is for AAdvantage members flying Premium Economy with either a C or L booking code.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, if you're flying GOL Airlines on an AA-marketed itinerary, you'll earn both redeemable miles and <a href=\"\/airlines\/american-aadvantage\/loyalty-points\/\">Loyalty Points<\/a>\u00a0the same as if you were on an AA-operated flight.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_46213\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/381\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"cadeiras-e1589019203469\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-46213 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/cadeiras-e1589019203469.jpg\"  width=\"600\" height=\"381\" \/><center><em>GOL's Domestic Premium Economy Product, &#8220;GOL+ Conforto Seats&#8221;<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h2><span id=\"Redeem_AA_Miles_to_Fly_GOL\"><b>Redeem AA Miles to Fly GOL<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>AAdvantage award redemptions for flights on GOL Airlines will follow the guidelines set in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aa.com\/i18n\/aadvantage-program\/miles\/redeem\/award-travel\/oneworld-and-other-airline-partner-award-chart.jsp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AA's partner award chart<\/a>. Interestingly, AA lists all of Brazil under the &#8216;South America Region 2' designation except for the city of Manaus, which it lists as &#8216;South America Region 1'. Here are some examples of award pricing:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><\/b><b>Contiguous U.S. to Manaus (MAO) \u2014 <\/b>20,000 miles in economy<\/li>\n<li><b><\/b><b>Contiguous U.S. to Brasilia (BSB) \u2014 <\/b>30,000 miles in economy, 40,000 miles in premium economy<\/li>\n<li><b><\/b><b>Manaus (MAO) to S\u00e3o Paulo (GRU) \u2014 <\/b>12,500 miles in economy<\/li>\n<li><b><\/b><b>Rio de Janeiro (GIG) to Buenos Aires (EZE) \u2014<\/b> 10,000 miles in economy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>AA does not currently list an award price for partner awards in premium economy between several of these regions. This may be updated as AA continues rolling out the partnership, but until then, it\u2019s unknown whether it'll be bookable or how many miles it'll cost.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, award flights on GOL Airlines aren't bookable on AA's website. This means that for the time being, you'll <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aa.com\/i18n\/customer-service\/contact-american\/reservations-and-ticket-changes.jsp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">have to call American Airlines<\/a> to book these flights. If you have a membership, you can <a href=\"\/travel\/expertflyer\/\">use ExpertFlyer to search award availability<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/397\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"GIG-GRU-ExpertFlyer-Gol\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-46225 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/GIG-GRU-ExpertFlyer-Gol.png\"  width=\"600\" height=\"397\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/GIG-GRU-ExpertFlyer-Gol.png 1092w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/GIG-GRU-ExpertFlyer-Gol-300x198.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/GIG-GRU-ExpertFlyer-Gol-1024x677.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you need to stock up on AAdvantage miles, the gem of the co-branded lineup is the <a data-ccid=\"3004019\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-CitiBusinessAAdvantagePlatinumSelectWorldMasterCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Citi<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> \/ AAdvantage Business\u2122 World Elite Mastercard<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/a>. This card is offering a 65,000-mile sign-up bonus after spending $5,000 in purchases within the first 5 months of account opening..<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"qs-card\" data-id=\"3004019\">\n            <div class=\"qs-data\">\n                <div class=\"qs-view\">\n                    <div class=\"qs-cardname\">Citi<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> \/ AAdvantage Business\u2122 World Elite Mastercard<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-image\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nextinsure.com\/imaging\/opt\/11937067.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"Citi\u00ae \/ AAdvantage Business\u2122 World Elite Mastercard\u00ae\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-apply\"><a class=\"qs-learn-more\" data-ccid=\"3004019\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/american-aadvantage\/american-airlines-business-credit-card\/\">Learn More<\/a><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-rates\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Offer<\/strong>\r\nFor a limited time, earn 75,000 American Airlines AAdvantage<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> bonus miles after spending $5,000 in purchases within the first 5 months of account opening.<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"qs-info\">\n                    <strong class=\"qs-cardname\">Citi<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> \/ AAdvantage Business\u2122 World Elite Mastercard<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/strong>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Offer<\/strong>\r\nFor a limited time, earn 75,000 American Airlines AAdvantage<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> bonus miles after spending $5,000 in purchases within the first 5 months of account opening.<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee:<\/strong><b>$99, waived for first 12 months<\/b><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-tabs\"><a class=\"qs-more\" href=\"#more\">Show more<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"wwl\">Why We Like It<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"hl\">Highlights<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"er\">Earning Rates<\/a><div class=\"qs-tab-wwl\">The Citi AAdvantage Business Card is a great card to hold for any business owner that travels at least a few times per year with American Airlines. Get a free checked bag on domestic itineraries, priority boarding and a 25% discount on in-flight purchases. \r\n\r\nWith these perks, it's easy to justify the annual fee of $99, waived for first 12 months.<\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-hl\"><ul>\r\n<li>Free checked bags for you and up to 4 companions on domestic itineraries<\/li>\r\n<li>Priority boarding to help you win the race for overhead bin space<\/li>\r\n<li>A 25% discount on inflight food, beverage, and Wi-Fi purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-er\"><ul>\r\n<li>Earn 2X miles for every $1 spent on cable and satellite providers<\/li>\r\n<li>Earn 2X miles for every $1 spent at gas stations<\/li>\r\n<li>Earn 2X miles for every $1 spent on select telecommunications merchants<\/li>\r\n<li>Earn 2X miles for every $1 spent on car rentals<\/li>\r\n<li>Earn 2X miles for every $1 spent on eligible American Airlines purchases<\/li>\r\n<li>Earn 1X mile for every $1 spent on all other purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"qs-share\" href=\"\/find-a-card\/CitiBusAASelectMC\/\" title=\"copy\"><svg width=\"12\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/awardwallet\/public\/builds\/icon\/icon-sprite.svg?v2026-4-21378365e9#share-square\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a>\n        <\/div><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Other_Redemption_Options\"><b>Other Redemption Options<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>GOL also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.etihadguest.com\/en\/spend-miles\/flying.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">partners with Etihad<\/a>\u2014which is a transfer partner of <a href=\"\/credit-cards\/amex-membership-rewards\/amex-transfer-partners\/\">Amex Membership Rewards<\/a>, <a href=\"\/credit-cards\/citi-thankyou-rewards\/citi-transfer-partners\/\">Citi ThankYou<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Points<\/a>, and <a href=\"\/credit-cards\/capital-one-rewards\/capital-one-transfer-partners\/\">Capital One Miles<\/a> \u2014and utilizes a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.etihadguest.com\/en\/spend-miles\/flying\/gol.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">distance-based award chart<\/a>. Depending on your itinerary, this can present a much better value compared to AA's pricing. For example, an economy award between Rio de Janeiro (GIG) and S\u00e3o Paulo (GRU) costs 10,000 AAdvantage miles, but only 3,000 miles if booked through Etihad. In fact, the only times when it's cheaper to book with AA is when booking longer, connecting itineraries.<\/p>\n<p>As far as other point options to Brazil, in addition to flying on the carrier\u2019s own metal, you can book flights on Azul with United miles and flights on Aeromexico or LATAM with Delta miles. However, as both Delta and <a href=\"\/airlines\/united-mileageplus\/partner-award-chart\/\">United have ditched their partner award charts<\/a>, it's harder to predict their pricing.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related:<\/strong> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/do-gol-smiles-miles-expire\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Do GOL Smiles miles expire<\/a>?<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><b>Final Thoughts<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This news comes right on the heels of <a href=\"\/news\/airlines\/latam-leaves-oneworld\/\">AA ending its partnership with LATAM at the beginning of May<\/a>\u2014which was five months earlier than initially scheduled. Losing the partnership with LATAM meant losing AA's only South American partner, leaving little choice but to find another. With more than 750 daily flights to over 75 destinations, GOL seems like a solid replacement.<\/p>\n<p><em>Would you use AA miles to fly GOL Airlines?<\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"ftoc\"><div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_light_blue no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Page Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#Earning_AA_Miles_While_Flying_GOL\">Earning AA Miles While Flying GOL<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Redeem_AA_Miles_to_Fly_GOL\">Redeem AA Miles to Fly GOL<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Other_Redemption_Options\">Other Redemption Options<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Final_Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>American Airlines has just added GOL Airlines\u2014Brazil&#8217;s largest domestic carrier\u2014to its AAdvantage\u00ae partner airlines, opening the door to earning and redeeming AAdvantage\u00ae miles on GOL itineraries. But now that you can use AA miles for flights with GOL, the question is: should you?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":50,"featured_media":46215,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","_wpscppro_dont_share_socialmedia":null,"_wpscppro_custom_social_share_image":0,"_facebook_share_type":"default","_twitter_share_type":"default","_linkedin_share_type":"default","_pinterest_share_type":"default","_linkedin_share_type_page":"","_instagram_share_type":"default","_medium_share_type":"default","_threads_share_type":"","_google_business_share_type":"","_selected_social_profile":[],"_wpsp_enable_custom_social_template":false,"_wpsp_social_scheduling":{"enabled":false,"datetime":null,"platforms":[],"status":"template_only","dateOption":"today","timeOption":"now","customDays":"","customHours":"","customDate":"","customTime":"","schedulingType":"absolute"},"_wpsp_active_default_template":true},"categories":[12069],"tags":[12776,12036,12625],"coauthors":[36382],"class_list":["post-46201","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-american-aadvantage","tag-major-updates","tag-partners-and-alliances"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/46201","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/50"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=46201"}],"version-history":[{"count":23,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/46201\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":255382,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/46201\/revisions\/255382"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/46215"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=46201"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=46201"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=46201"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=46201"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}