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Gol suspends three routes from Fortaleza as jet fuel costs rise
Gol is suspending three routes from Fortaleza, a major airport in northeastern Brazil.
The affected destinations are Orlando, Montevideo and Foz do Iguaçu, in the United States, Uruguay and Brazil.
The airline says higher aviation fuel costs prompted the cuts as it adjusts flights at airports across the country.
Jet fuel accounts for about 40% of Brazilian airlines’ operating costs, making some routes harder to run profitably.
Ceará’s tourism department says it is talking with Gol about alternatives and the routes’ return.
For passengers with tickets on canceled flights, Gol must offer a connecting flight or a full refund.
Gol suspended three routes from Fortaleza: Orlando, Montevideo and Foz do Iguaçu.
The airline cited higher operating costs driven by rising aviation fuel prices.
The cuts affect two international routes and one domestic route.
Ceará’s tourism department said it was discussing alternatives with Gol and would work to restore the routes.
Gol continues to operate other regular services from Fortaleza.
- Who
- Gol Linhas Aéreas.
- What
- It suspended routes from Fortaleza to Orlando, Montevideo and Foz do Iguaçu.
- When
- The suspensions were reported on October 13, 2026; the sources do not state when the Fortaleza routes stop operating.
- Where
- Fortaleza International Airport, in Ceará, Brazil.
- Why
- Gol cited higher operating costs due to rising aviation fuel prices.
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- Routes suspended
- Orlando, Montevideo and Foz do Iguaçu
- Airport
- Fortaleza International Airport (Pinto Martins)
- Route types
- Two international routes and one domestic route
- Fuel cost share
- About 40% of Brazilian airlines’ operating costs
- Reported
- October 13, 2026
What people are saying
It is a commercial and operational decision by the company, which does not affect only Ceará, but also other states and destinations across Brazil
Route planning is a dynamic and continuous process in the commercial aviation sector and takes place strictly according to the needs of the operation as a whole, without any distinction or regional prioritization by the Company
Sources
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