Atmos Rewards added Brazil's GOL Linhas Aéreas as a partner on November 10, 2026. Starting that day, you can book select GOL flights on alaskaair.com and hawaiianairlines.com and earn Atmos points on them, according to Alaska Airlines' announcement. Redeeming points for GOL flights is planned for early 2027.
Alaska also said it's expanding its codeshare with American Airlines to reach more of South America. Alaska and Hawaiian flights to New York JFK start connecting to GOL in Rio de Janeiro on March 28, 2027.
What Alaska Announced About GOL
GOL is one of Brazil's largest airlines. Alaska says GOL operates about 675 daily flights to more than 80 airports, including more than 60 cities across Brazil.
The new route option is built around New York. From March 28, 2027, West Coast guests can fly Alaska or Hawaiian to JFK and connect to Rio de Janeiro (GIG) on GOL. Once in Rio, Alaska says you can connect onward to over 35 cities, including São Paulo and Buenos Aires.
You can combine Alaska, Hawaiian and GOL flights on a single ticket, and your bags are checked through to your final destination.
Alex Judson, Alaska's Managing Director of Partnerships and International, framed the GOL and American deals together: "Our new partnership with GOL gives Atmos Rewards members an exciting new gateway to South America. Alongside our expanded codeshare partnership with American Airlines, it's another step toward bringing more of South America within reach for our members."
The American Airlines Side of the Deal
The American piece is the second half of the announcement. Alaska says guests will soon be able to book more itineraries that connect Alaska and Hawaiian flights to South America on American, starting with Brazil and expanding to more destinations in 2027.
West Coast travelers would fly Alaska or Hawaiian to New York, Dallas (DFW) or Miami (MIA), then connect to Rio de Janeiro or São Paulo (GRU) on American.
You earn Atmos points on all American Airlines flights. If you hold Atmos Rewards status, Alaska says you'll get your typical status benefits on American, including extra legroom seats and complimentary upgrades when available.
How Atmos Rewards Earning on Partners Changes in 2027
There's a second change coming that affects how GOL and American flights pay out. Beginning in 2027, Atmos Rewards members will be able to choose how they earn on partner flights, including GOL and American: by distance traveled, price paid or segments flown. Our guide to choosing how you earn Atmos points covers how each option works.
Alaska also says eligible partner flights can bring members closer to status, and it puts its partner count at 30+.
What You Should Do If You Collect Atmos Points
The timing splits into what works now and what's still ahead. Here's how it lines up for you:
- Book GOL through Alaska or Hawaiian to earn. Alaska says you earn Atmos points on GOL flights booked directly through alaskaair.com or hawaiianairlines.com.
- Redemptions come later. Alaska says using points for GOL flights is planned for early 2027.
- Watch the March 28, 2027 date for Rio. That's when the Alaska and Hawaiian connection at JFK to GOL in Rio begins.
- Check the American routings for São Paulo. The American option connects through New York, Dallas or Miami to Rio and São Paulo.
This suits West Coast members heading to Brazil who want one ticket, bags checked through, and Atmos points on the GOL flights. It isn't the right fit yet if your plan is to spend a points balance on GOL right away, since redemptions are slated for early 2027.
If you're building that balance, our Atmos Rewards Summit card review covers the premium Atmos card.
Book the GOL Flights Through Alaska or Hawaiian
If you're flying to Brazil from the West Coast before redemptions open, book the GOL portion through Alaska or Hawaiian so the flights earn.
