en.Wedoany.com Reported - GOL Linhas Aéreas has launched a new direct flight route between Rio de Janeiro's Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Uberlândia Airport (UDI), operating three times a week. This initiative aims to strengthen connectivity between the Triângulo Mineiro region, Rio de Janeiro, and the international market.

The flight operates three times a week from Rio de Janeiro's Galeão International Airport (GIG), designed to provide a fast and convenient connection between these two important locations. The inaugural ceremony was attended by GOL executives Marcos Tognato and Carla Vasconcelos, as well as Nadja Akemi Pacheco, Head of Aviation Marketing at Rio de Janeiro's Galeão International Airport. During the event, the first flights on the route were celebrated, and themed signage was set up at the check-in counters.

This new service aims to facilitate access to the capital of Rio de Janeiro state, enabling passengers from Uberlândia to connect to GOL's extensive domestic and international network, along with its partners. Flights operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, with schedules tailored to meet direct travel demand. Mateus Pongeluppi, Vice President of Commercial at GOL, emphasized that this new route is part of the company's expansion strategy based at Rio de Janeiro's Galeão International Airport, positioned as an international hub. He stated: "The route to Uberlândia is crucial because it strengthens the connectivity of the Triângulo Mineiro region with GOL's diversified network."

Ana Paula Lopes, Aviation Marketing Manager at Rio de Janeiro's Galeão International Airport, also highlighted the importance of the new connection: "Directly connecting Uberlândia to Rio de Janeiro's international network will expand travel opportunities." In addition to the new route, GOL doubled its flight capacity from Uberlândia to São Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH) in March 2026, adding an early morning flight. A new route from Uberlândia to Guarulhos Airport (GRU) will resume in June 2026, with six flights per week.

Through these initiatives, GOL's seat share in Uberlândia will increase to 35%, with approximately 15 additional weekly flights by June. All flights are operated by Boeing 737 aircraft, each accommodating 186 passengers. The development of regional connectivity is supported by the expansion plan of Uberlândia Airport, which is undergoing expansion and preparing to inaugurate a new terminal.

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