WebJet Linhas Aéreas

Webjet Linhas Aéreas was a Brazilian low-cost airline based in Rio de Janeiro.

History

Webjet was founded in 2005. In 2009, the company was more than five million passengers carried in the third largest Brazilian airline TAM Linhas Aéreas and by GOL.

On 8 July 2011, the competitors GOL announced that he will take over all of the shares by the existing shareholders of Webjet for 311 million reais. GOL wants to expand its route network in Brazil, the Webjet brand should no longer be used in the future.

Since 17 October 2012, the website of the Webjet is offline; Visitors will be redirected to the page of the GOL. On 21 November 2012, the Webjet brand was discontinued and announced the official end by GOL and Webjet the dismissal of 850 employees on 23 November 2012. The Brazilian Justice examine the situation, because it is assumed that irregularities.

Destinations

Webjet Linhas Aéreas served by the two airports of Rio de Janeiro's numerous destinations within Brazil.

Fleet

In August 2012, the fleet of Webjet Linhas Aéreas consisted of 27 aircraft:

• 21 Boeing 737-300
• 07 Boeing 737-800