Avianca vs Gol Transportes Aéreos
Side-by-side comparison of Avianca and Gol Transportes Aéreos: cabin and checked baggage allowances, fees, online check-in deadlines, alliances, hubs and contacts.
Colombia
Brazil| Avianca | Gol Transportes Aéreos | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Brazil |
| Founded | 1940 | 2000 |
| Type | Full-service airline | Low-cost carrier |
| Alliance | Star Alliance | - |
| Main hubs | El Dorado Int'l Airport | São Paulo-Congonhas International Airport, Brasília International Airport, Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport |
| Aircraft types | 6 | 1 |
| Cabin bag weight | 10 kg (22 lb) | 10 kg (22 lb) |
| Cabin bag size | 55 × 35 × 25 cm (22 × 14 × 10 in) | 55 × 35 × 25 cm (22 × 14 × 10 in) |
| Checked bag (Economy) | 1 piece · 23 kg (51 lb) | not included · 23 kg (51 lb) |
| First checked bag fee | from 35 USD | from 60 BRL (≈ 11.7 USD) |
| Extra bag fee | from 100 USD | from 60 BRL (≈ 11.7 USD) |
| Online check-in opens | 2 days | 2 days |
| Online check-in closes | 1 h | 1 h |
| Airport check-in fee | free | free |
| Customer service phone | +0800 284 26 22 | +55 11 3169 60 00 |
Key differences
- Gol Transportes Aéreos is a low-cost carrier: expect a cheaper base fare with bags, seats and airport check-in sold separately, while Avianca bundles more into the ticket.
- Avianca is a Star Alliance member, so miles and status benefits carry over to partner airlines.
Other comparisons
Allowances shown are for the basic Economy fare on most routes. Fees are the lowest published prices and change often - confirm on the official websites before booking.