GOL codeshare termination with American Airlines

GOL codeshare termination with American Airlines takes effect, reshaping US–Brazil connections.

Brazilian carrier GOL Linhas Aéreas confirmed a codeshare termination with American Airlines effective September 26, 2025. The GOL codeshare termination severs a coordination layer that had allowed easier bookings, reciprocal frequent‑flyer benefits and smoother connections between North America, Europe and Brazil.

What GOL codeshare termination means for travelers

Passengers who booked itineraries that combined GOL and American Airlines segments should check reservations and mileage credit rules. Without the codeshare, through‑ticketing and protected connections may no longer apply on shared itineraries, which could affect baggage transfers and irregularity support for delays or cancellations.

• Review existing bookings for changes to ticketing and baggage when impacted by the GOL codeshare termination.
• Confirm frequent‑flyer credit and elite status benefits directly with each airline.
• Expect more direct US–Brazil flights or new alliances as carriers retool route networks.

Industry analysts say both airlines described the move as strategic realignment; neither side framed it as a dispute. For travelers, the immediate impact is practical: more manual rebooking, potential duplicate tickets for complex itineraries, and short‑term uncertainty for transatlantic connections that previously relied on the partnership.

Longer term, the split could open the door to increased competition on direct services between the United States and Brazil, and to alternative interline or codeshare deals with European carriers. GOL remains Brazil’s largest domestic operator by market share, and American Airlines (IATA: AA) continues a broad international network, so both have options to pivot.

For now, affected flyers should contact their point of purchase, check both carriers’ updated policies, and monitor route announcements. Expect airlines to announce any replacement agreements or service changes in the coming weeks.

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