# GOL Launches Rio de Janeiro to New York JFK A330 Flights Starting July 2026

_Apr 20 13:52_

Tags: Air France-KLM, American Airlines, GOL, Wamos Air, AAdvantage, Flying Blue, New York, Rio de Janeiro, route network, airline

GOL Airlines will launch 3x weekly nonstop flights between Rio de Janeiro (GIG) and New York (JFK) starting July 8, 2026, operated by Wamos Air using an Airbus A330-200

## Summary

GOL Airlines is launching its first long-haul route, connecting Rio de Janeiro (GIG) to New York (JFK), effective July 8, 2026. The service will operate three times weekly using a wet-leased Airbus A330-200 from Wamos Air (owned by GOL's parent, Abra Group). Schedule:
- G37000: GIG to JFK, departs 9:55 PM, arrives 6:55 AM (+1 day), operates Sundays, Wednesdays, Fridays.
- G37001: JFK to GIG, departs 11:00 PM, arrives 9:55 AM (+1 day), operates Mondays, Thursdays, Saturdays. The aircraft will feature business class. While GOL plans to eventually use its new A330-900neos, this initial phase utilizes the leased A330-200. The route is relevant to frequent flyers holding American AAdvantage and Air France-KLM Flying Blue miles, as GOL has partnerships with both programs. Awards are currently available

## Why it matters

Affects 4 airline programs (Air France-KLM, American Airlines, GOL...). New route or product — useful for award booking and positioning flights.

## Sources cited

- [One Mile at a Time](https://onemileatatime.com/news/gol-rio-de-janeiro-new-york-flights) — Cool: GOL Launches Rio De Janeiro To New York A330 Flights As Of July 2026

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