UATP Chosen to Expand Corporate Market Share WASHINGTON, May 15
WASHINGTON, May 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- UATP continues its expansion
in Brazil, adding GOL Transportes Aereos as its newest UATP Merchant effective
immediately. GOL, the first Brazilian airline to accept UATP as a form of
payment directly through its website -- http://www.voegol.com.br/INT/ -- is
meeting the rising demands of corporate travelers for UATP acceptance. UATP is
accepted by airlines and travel agencies worldwide.
Constantly focusing on reducing cost, GOL's strategy is focused on
profitable growth through a low cost structure and high quality customer
service. Through safe and reliable services and high levels of customer
satisfaction, the Company has the best cost-benefit ratio in the market,
enhancing its brand recognition.
"Brazil is a large growth market for both UATP and GOL, companies
positioned to be key players in the corporate sector," said Ralph Kaiser,
president and CEO, UATP. "By accepting UATP, GOL is offering more convenience
for corporate travelers."
"It will now be easier for corporate clients worldwide to purchase tickets
on GOL and enjoy the Company's services, including quality, security and low
fares," says Eduardo Bernardes, commercial director of GOL.
For more information, visit http://www.uatp.com or
http://www.voegol.com.br/INT/
About UATP
UATP accounts are accepted as a form of payment for corporate business
travel by airlines and travel agencies worldwide. UATP accounts are issued by:
Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, American Airlines (NYSE: AMR), Austrian Airlines,
Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL), Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL), Japan Airlines
(Nasdaq OTC: JALSY), Northwest Airlines (NYSE: NWA), Qantas Airways, Ltd.,
United Airlines (Nasdaq: UAUA), and US Airways (NYSE: LCC). AirPlus
International issues the UATP-based Company Account for: British Airways
(NYSE: BAB), Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL), and Lufthansa German Airlines.
About GOL Transportes Aereos
GOL Transportes Aereos, Brazil's low-cost, low-fare airline, offers more
than 640 daily flights to 57 destinations, connecting all of Brazil's major
cities and eight international destinations in Argentina (Buenos Aires,
Cordoba and Rosario), Bolivia (Santa Cruz de la Sierra), Chile (Santiago),
Paraguay (Asuncion), Peru (Lima) and Uruguay (Montevideo). The Company offers
daily flights to more destinations in Brazil than any other domestic airline
while also providing customers with the most convenient flight schedules in
the country. GOL operates a young, modern fleet of Boeing 737 aircraft -- the
safest and most comfortable aircraft of its class. For more information on GOL
flight times and fares, please access http://www.voegol.com.br/INT/
UATP media relations contact:
Wendy L. Ward
+1 202-626-4077
wward@uatp.com
SOURCE UATP
