# Airline route adjustments due to operational costs

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> Updated: 2026-10-24T20:59:47.000Z. Sources: 33. Developments: 5.

Airlines Ávoris and Gol Linhas Aereas are implementing route adjustments to manage rising operational costs and profitability concerns.

Ávoris is revising its 2027 long-haul programming, planning to reduce capacity to Mexico and the Dominican Republic. Despite occupancy rates exceeding 95% in the Caribbean, the company reported that profitability fell below expectations. Commercial director Constantino Pinto stated the group cannot “indefinitely subsidize unprofitable operations” and is working to align offerings with market characteristics.

Gol Linhas Aereas is undergoing a significant network restructuring driven by surging aviation fuel (QAV) prices, which have doubled and now account for approximately 40% of its operating costs. While earlier reports indicated the suspension or reduction of 17 routes, subsequent updates suggest a much larger scale of cancellations involving 38 domestic and international routes.

These changes are scheduled to take effect between December 2026 and February 2027. International cancellations include services to Miami, Orlando, Punta Cana, Buenos Aires, Bogotá, Montevideo, and Asunción. Domestically, the airline will discontinue several connections, including routes from Rio Branco to Porto Velho and Rio Branco to Manaus. To maintain connectivity, Gol intends to utilize partner airlines, codeshare agreements, and its loyalty program, Smiles. Passengers with existing bookings have been advised to seek refunds, credits, or rescheduling.

## Claims

- Gol is suspending or reducing certain routes starting in February 2027. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Fuel costs represent approximately 40% of the company's operational expenses. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The airline will provide connectivity through partner airlines and codeshare agreements. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Suspended routes from Fortaleza include Foz do Iguaçu, Montevideo, and Orlando. (single source)
- Airline profits are projected to fall to US$ 23 billion in 2026. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-24: Gol Linhas Aéreas cancels multiple domestic and international routes

Gol Linhas Aéreas is cancelling 38 domestic and international routes, including flights to Miami and Orlando, citing doubled aviation fuel costs as a major factor in its network restructuring.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gol-linhas-areas-cancels-multiple-domestic-and-international-routes

### 2026-10-20: GOL Linhas Aéreas to suspend direct flights to Punta Cana

GOL Linhas Aéreas will suspend direct flights to Punta Cana and several US destinations by February 2027 due to doubling aviation fuel costs.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gol-linhas-areas-to-suspend-direct-flights-to-punta-cana

### 2026-10-18: Gol to cancel 17 domestic and international routes

Gol will cancel 17 domestic and international routes starting February 2027, citing a doubling of aviation fuel costs which now represent 40% of the airline's operating expenses.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gol-to-cancel-17-domestic-and-international-routes

### 2026-10-14: Gol suspends multiple domestic and international routes due to fuel costs

Gol Linhas Aéreas will suspend or reduce at least 14 domestic and international routes by February 2027 due to doubling aviation fuel costs driven by Middle East tensions.

18 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gol-linhas-areas-to-suspend-routes-due-to-rising-fuel-costs

### 2026-10-12: Airlines Ávoris and Gol adjust routes to manage costs

Airlines Ávoris and Gol Linhas Aereas are adjusting flight routes to manage profitability and rising fuel costs, with changes affecting Caribbean and various international destinations.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/airlines-voris-and-gol-adjust-routes-to-manage-costs

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