Gol denies mass cancellation of flights to the Northeast
Quick Look
- The airline Gol denied reports of mass cancellations of flights from Porto Alegre to the Northeast.
- The company stated that only one aircraft had technical problems, affecting the flight to Salvador, and that the passengers were reaccommodated.
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Why It Matters
Complaints emerged on social media about mass cancellations of Gol flights departing Porto Alegre and heading to the Northeast.
This Saturday (25), allegations emerged, several of them published on social media, that Gol had canceled mass flights from Porto Alegre to the Northeast, which would transport hundreds of voters from that region. The company denied mass cancellations and stated that only one flight, bound for Salvador, was canceled at Salgado Filho Airport, in Porto Alegre.
In an official note, the company reported that “the aircraft on flight G3 1979, between Porto Alegre and Salvador, this Saturday (24), presented technical problems and, consequently, the flight was cancelled”.
Also according to the statement, the affected passengers were reaccommodated on other company flights, “with possibilities of departure today [Saturday] and tomorrow [this Sunday]”.
The company also informed that it created an extra flight due to the cancellation, with departure scheduled for 1am this Sunday, from Porto Alegre to Salvador.
“Gol reinforces that all actions taken for this flight focused on safety, our number 1 value”, explained the company.
Open Questions
- What is the exact origin of reports of mass cancellations?
