Dubai-based dnata has extended its contract with Brazil’s GOL Airlines (GOL), as it strengthens its position as the leading ground services provider in the country, the air and travel services provider said in an announcement.
The partnership, since 2016, will see dnata continue to provide a range of passenger, ramp and baggage services to the low-cost carrier, for over 19 million passengers.
It will also ensure a timely departure of up to 133,000 flights annually across 20 airports in Brazil, dnata said.
“We are proud to extend our successful partnership with GOL Airlines across their extensive Brazilian operations. We will continue to work hard to provide the highest level of quality and safety for the airline and its customers, every day,” dnata’s divisional senior vice president for airport operations, David Barker said.
“dnata is an important partner for GOL since 2016, providing excellent services in more than 20 cities in Brazil,” said GOL’s chief operating officer André Cruz, adding the extension strengthens the partnership to offer customers “the best airport experience.”
Recently, dnata also increased its investments to become the “sole shareholder of its local subsidiary,” adding to its existing footprint which serves over 15 airlines at 29 airports with a team of 5,000 local aviation professionals.
“We see excellent growth opportunities and strong demand for our reliable and safe services across the continent,” Barker said, adding dnata will “seize opportunities” to further enhance its offering and deliver world-class quality across the world.
dnata offers services such as ground handling, cargo, travel, catering and retail services in 37 countries across six continents. In the financial year 2021-22, dnata’s customer-oriented teams handled over 527,000 aircraft turns, moved 3 million tonnes of cargo, uplifted 39.9 million meals, and recorded a total transaction value (TTV) of travel services of $632 million, the statement said.
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