UATP Chosen to Expand Corporate Market Share
WASHINGTON, May 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- UATP continues its expansionin Brazil, adding GOL Transportes Aereos as its newest UATP Merchant effectiveimmediately. GOL, the first Brazilian airline to accept UATP as a form ofpayment directly through its website -- http://www.voegol.com.br/INT/ -- ismeeting the rising demands of corporate travelers for UATP acceptance. UATP isaccepted by airlines and travel agencies worldwide.
Constantly focusing on reducing cost, GOL's strategy is focused onprofitable growth through a low cost structure and high quality customerservice. Through safe and reliable services and high levels of customersatisfaction, 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, companiespositioned to be key players in the corporate sector,' said Ralph Kaiser,president and CEO, UATP. 'By accepting UATP, GOL is offering more conveniencefor corporate travelers.'
'It will now be easier for corporate clients worldwide to purchase ticketson GOL and enjoy the Company's services, including quality, security and lowfares,' says Eduardo Bernardes, commercial director of GOL.
For more information, visit http://www.uatp.com orhttp://www.voegol.com.br/INT/
About UATP
UATP accounts are accepted as a form of payment for corporate businesstravel 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). AirPlusInternational 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 morethan 640 daily flights to 57 destinations, connecting all of Brazil's majorcities 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 offersdaily flights to more destinations in Brazil than any other domestic airlinewhile also providing customers with the most convenient flight schedules inthe country. GOL operates a young, modern fleet of Boeing 737 aircraft -- thesafest and most comfortable aircraft of its class. For more information on GOLflight 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
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