GOL To Resume The World's Longest Boeing 737 MAX Route Next Month

The Brazilian carrier GOL Linhas Aereas will resume flights to Orlando and Miami next month after several months of paused service due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. These routes are among the longest served onboard a Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. Let’s take a look at the details of this service…
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[@LucasMartins-dz6jx]

American airlines operated this flight daily between Brasília (my city and capital of Brazil) and Miami on the wonderful 757.

[@rogerpenske2411]

Oh boy! An eight hour flight and a single aisle airplane! I can’t wait to do that

[@widget787]

Its amazing how capable the MAX is, even exceeded expectations regarding range and payload.

[@michelgardes]

Well, it certainly exceeded the expected number of victims as well.

[@BakedPotato05]

@@michelgardes it’s still a great plane

[@salaheddinesif2002]

@@BakedPotato05 It is but 737 should not be used for long range flights it's too small and would be exausting to stay 7+ hours in such a narrow plane

[@ey7290]

@@BakedPotato05 A great plane doesn't nose dive itself into the ground because its pilots didn't flip a switch in under 10 seconds

[@nntflow7058]

It's not comfortable though. Anything over 3-4 hours is hell.

[@rolandhandy9030]

Anything over 5 hours is pushing it for me. That would be the equivalent of a transcontinental from where I live in the states. Passengers need to get up and move, aisles get congested and meal and beverage services are disrupted on single aisle service. I am afraid before too long wide bodies will be a thing of the past.

[@ronaldcuieii4775]

I was impressed with how the 757 got me from Heathrow to Addis Ababa. I'd be impressed with 737 but only if it were the 737-800 instead of the -8max.

[@Supragt]

It is literally like flying from Singapore to Japan or to Australia on a 737 max both countries take around 7 h plus flight time. I rather fly in a a350 or a 777 instead of a 737800. Unless it is on singapore airlines 737 800 where business class has lie flat seats. It is like on other business class seats but on a 737 800

[@ManLikeBishy]

Apt! I said something similar about business class in a narrow body aircraft in my last video but in regards to Ethiopian Airline.

[@ManLikeBishy]

Full flat beds over recliners any time , any day.

[@AdrianaRR]

@moar cowbell So true… 😂 Unfortunately.

[@heinzbergner]

I flew from Cairns to Singapore in 2015 on a Silkair 737-800, over 5000 km in about 7 hours. That was no pleasure in such a box of sardines. I was glad when it went on from Singapore with the A380.

[@magnustan841]

I have a feeling it felt tiresome because there was no IFE system on the old 738. If you fly a Singapore airlines 737 MAX now, lie-flat seats in business class, with a pair of throne seats that are a window and an aisle seat, as well as IFE for every single passenger.

[@syxepop]

I see plenty of you "frequent flyers" complain about this use of the Max (you got a point on lack of comfort and the loos / bathrooms), but note that these "long haul" 7 hour flights are within "less-dense" pairs of cities (those are flights from Brasilia rather than Rio or Sao Paulo). Airlines seem to be using these "long haul" Max flights in the same way started on the 787, a smaller plane with a longer range used to reach markets that don't have enough passenger demand for a widebody airplane (in the case of the 787 was originally the A340 and now the A350). Figure that some airlines maybe doing the same with the A220-300 (on flights 400-500nm shorter than a Max 8 or 9). If you mind that long a flight on a Max maybe the option is to choose "a nearby larger city" for the flight, Rio or Sao Paulo instead of Brasilia in this case.

[@Vackret]

I recently bought tickets to the US and was presented with the choice of this flight. I chose to fly Delta in the GRU-ATL route in an A330 instead of the more direct BSB-MCO. Legroom aside, I also didn’t see any mention of in-flight meal services.

[@brunotcs]

Good choice

[@MarechalAviador]

Proud to work for GOL.

[@MSRTA_Productions]

That's cool and interesting

[@SimpleFlyingNews]

Thank you for watching! ✈️😊 - LR

[@gustavorandon]

It wasn't that bad, would do it again. I did MIA>BSB>MIA back in 2019, did not get any lavish meals but not too far from the dry croissant from breakfast that AA serve in the Brazil routes. One problem for me is that if you try to wash your hands you are certain to splash water all over you, lavatory in the MAX is MIN. Well and the other issue but is a network issue, if your final destination is not BSB or GRU or GIG, you are in for some crazy short or very long connecting times.

[@PetrolHeadBrasil]

I've worked for GOL for 6+ years! It's my favorite airline and I'm very happy for them! GOL have a very honest and good service on the MAX: letter seats, "Premium Economy" and WI-FI on board! I've traveled with them from GRU/MCO with the 738 NG, stopping for refueling in SDQ, and was a very good flight!

[@sudirsankr3361]

Day travel is still ok for 7Hrs distance on single aisle.

[@m4nu507]

I’ve done pty to sfo 8:05 hrs due to strong jet streams on our max 9 and its not very fun for sure..

[@pg41226]

These videos are so good for small talk during the break time in our hangar at at Paris cdg airport 😂 merci!

[@aliciastadler6413]

I flew a 737 MAX 8 from Dubai to Doha and had an anxiety attack over the 50 minute flight. I don’t think I’d survive a 7 hour flight on one of them…

[@nickolliver3021]

its the future for narrow body aircraft

[@donaldstanfield8862]

It sounds like torture to me, I can't imagine people okay with small cabins and long flights!!

[@edvaira6891]

Dear Lord, being stuck on a 737 for Eight Hours?!!! Ugghh!!!

[@scarecrow108productions7]

When medium-range narrow-bodies tryna be like long range twinjet widebodies.

[@donaldstanfield8862]

I hope these fail epically!

[@christainmarks106]

It depends on where your sitting on the plane. I can’t imagine that amount of time while in a economy seat but if its like a business or premium economy seat, I’m sure its a whole lot better.

[@lucasdelfino4567]

Aerolineas Argentinas in June 2022 returns to fly one of the longest routes with the 737-8max, which goes from ezeisa to Punta Cana (EZE-PUJ 3240nm) this was being done with another type of aircraft since the MAX was grounded

[@wnmech6495]

The MAX 737 is a good aircraft I would fly it anywhere

[@masashiyamasaki]

Parabéns, Gol

[@zloinaopako]

I’d be very nervous.

[@SuperFullin]

Nice coverage! I've been on Copa's GRU-PTY route a couple of times back. Back in 2007, the sector was operated by B737-700, 2-class service. Although Copa's on board service was very nice, the main concern was the queue build up for the aft lavatories about 3-4 hours into the flight. The back of the economy classe got very busy then until the landing annoucement was heard on the PA.

[@label1877]

Wish I was on one of those flights.

[@SimpleFlyingNews]

✈️😊

[@sahilrsmart]

Won't even consider flying a narrow body for such a longer route.

[@andyh3970]

Although I agree it makes sense for people who truly can’t afford a wide body seat on these less dense routes it’s a race to the bottom. It normalizes misery.

[@Brezbs]

Ty!

[@MarkWyche]

Absolutely not! Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should. I guess the airlines and passengers flying these routes have very different ideas. Herein lies the problem with 737 MAX and A321LR / XLR. They far exceed their original mission capabilities due to redesigns and improved engine technology and efficiency. They’re workhorses and cash cows for airlines but generally offer a poor customer experience. Unfortunately, airlines take advantage of the fact that customers have little influence over the airlines’ product offerings.

[@abhigyakhandelwal9215]

Customers do have an important role, just look at how Air India lost traffic to Emirates and Qatar Airways just because middle eastern carriers had better cabin products while Air India just kept losing out because of worsening cabin products

[@mh12-47]

The only customers who care about what aircraft they fly on are the enthusiasts and fan boys. The everyday customers doesn't know the difference between a 737 or an A320. All they care about is price. If the ricket is cheap they flying. Its that simple.

[@Meechooilka]

@@mh12-47 This is partially true. I do believe, however, that a passenger who has been on a wide-body aircraft during a long.haul flight is going to immediately compare it to the experience in a smaller and "more cramped" narrow-body plane, be it B737 or A320. But for many, absolutely, money is the deciding factor.

[@akbolly6415]

@@mh12-47 737 vs a320 is no difference in general. But narrow-body vs wide body is a different scenario.

[@mh12-47]

@@akbolly6415 again, the general public dont care what they fly on as longs as the price is cheap.

[@SuperFullin]

Believe sectors of up to around 3500-4000 Nm will be mostly served by single aisle airliners in the near to medium terms. A321XLR is coming up to prove this rethoric.

[@sq7238]

Flew delta’s 737 once from Atlanta to Vegas (roughly over 4 hr). The IFE’s truly a game changer

[@Oneworldaviation]

So cool!

[@SimpleFlyingNews]

Thank you for watching! ✈️😊 - LR

[@eamond6509]

Proud these Boeings can make the journey but I’d prefer a wide body for long haul flights.

[@TheDaorti]

Nice video but I recommend doing a better job at showing the units. Sometimes only miles are shown an sometimes miles and KM. Being an aviation channel showing the distances in nautical miles would be cool

[@jefferyspicioli9192]

7 & a half hrs in a 737. Nope.

[@SimpleFlyingNews]

Dual aisle only, Jeffery? we understand. 😊✈️ - LR

[@nickolliver3021]

its the future

[@leeking888]

It's quite cramp you need to stretch or walk back and forth from your seat to the restroom alot I was on an economy seat from MLA, Philippines to Melbourne for 6 hours and had only 1 meal

[@RaulRodriguez-wr8lq]

Be honest that a lot of hours, hope everything goes well, thanks

[@jonhokanson]

Depends entirely on how much leg room is provided.

[@muhammedardaocal7193]

I don't really prefer to fly 7 hours in a short haul aircraft, it is of course a success for GOL but as a passenger myself, I'd rather a connecting flight instead of it.

[@cabottaxi]

Think I'd have to be stretching my legs a few times on these flights.What classes are they configured in ?

[@mirak3050]

Small planes should not be for long haul flights. Hate how stingy airline companies are becoming.

[@jxnathanmark7661]

Can’t be great for the crew, I’m sorry. Flying 7 hours without crew rest on a flight is torture. I think gol could do with some 787-8 dreamliners

[@tonyshield5368]

As i normally fly cattle class it depends on the seat comfort and not being treated like cattle.

[@cracker996]

7 hours on a narrowbody?! No thanks, I’d rather get a root canal

[@SPINNAKER05]

I made a flight last December on a Transavia B737-800 from AMS to DXB, a flight of 7,5 hours. It wasn’t the most pleasant flight with my long legs stuck for hours😣

[@triple777seven]

I hope I'll never have to fly on a single isle for anything over 2hrs🙏🙏

[@NarutoHarryPotter]

That would prove difficult. Very few flights under 2 hours are operated by a wide-body aircraft. Even almost all of the East to West coast US flights (5-6 hours) are operated by narrowbodies.

[@donaldstanfield8862]

Right! Ugh. No.

[@triple777seven]

@@NarutoHarryPotter so it's not difficult then. Like you said, under 2hrs is ok for me and I'm not in the US.

[@ManLikeBishy]

I wouldn’t like to fly in a narrow body if the flight is more than 5 hours. The Max is a fantastic aircraft but that would be a no for me!

[@franklinsternberg4528]

The only problem I see is that it is extremely crammed and narrow inside. The front seats, called Comfort has very little more legroom space, not worth what the company charges more for this seat in an international flight.

[@eamonahern7495]

That's a long time to be on a narrow body. But it's a good image for the 737 max, in my opinion, given the shaky start to its certification. Although I'm not sure I'd fancy being on a narrow body for that long unless I could afford a business/premium class seat if available

[@tdawgboss8598]

By shaky start you mean it killing hundreds of people?

[@eamonahern7495]

@@tdawgboss8598 yes. Exactly that but in a more "family friendly" way.

[@giths19]

This falls under the "just because its possible doesn't mean you should" Narrow body for 7+ hours. That's a NO for me unless I have no other option and I'm tight on cash.

[@itzDelko]

If Orlando to Brasilia is 3777miles why would you say that Cancun to Brasilia is the longest at 3663?

[@bouqsim2008]

I wouldn't mind flying 737Max. it's a good aircraft with a rough start in it's carriere

[@ey7290]

Teething problems are rough starts, not 2 fatal crashes

[@bouqsim2008]

@@ey7290 remember me, this plane will sell more than expected. all the bugs are fixed and the FAA are not giving boeing a blank check anymore

[@Michael_Livingstone]

As long as I’m in premium economy I’ll be good.

[@450sl79]

I flew PTY MVD on Copa Airlines. As state before, long flights on single aisle aircraft are not good. Gol should look for the Dreamliner for those long journeys. They should inspire themselves on VARIG, the legacy carrier that they bought.

[@gteixeira]

I already flew from SFO to JFK and HNL to OAK in single aisle aircraft for around 6 hours and it worked fine for me. If people really don't like it, they can use one of several airlines that use double aisle aircrafts. It in very unlikely that Gol will ever fly any type different from a 737 for the time being.

[@paulshields2220]

People in the comments are failing to realize that it a flight from a country that has so many struggles and it's providing a once in a lifetime chance for millions of people to take a vacation to the United States in which they can't afford tickets on a full service airline. If they had the extra cash they too would buy a business class or premium economy seat on full service airline. GOL is a ULCC it's doing its job. Get flights at low costs and fill the seats to make money. If there's not enough demand to add a wide body aircraft to their fleet then a 737 or A321 is better than no aircraft at all. I'd take Spirit from Florida to South America if it was the only way because their tickets are 1/2 to 1/3 the cost I want to explore I don't care if I have to put up for a few hours of being uncomfortable to get a chance to see something that I couldn't afford if it wasn't for these airlines.

[@bartrademakers2486]

@ Simple Flying: you're delivering nice and interesting info, but the 'background music' is MUCH to loud and obtrusive. Would you please...

[@jovanholland36]

I didn't know they flew there

[@theaboy1152]

How I would feel being on a B-737 max-8 for 7 hours? well, I like the 737. it is my favorite plane so I would feel like it is not enough.

[@Transport_Air_Rail_Road]

I would not mind to be in the 737 max for that flight durations… …as long it is First class. 😊

[@matthewhawkins3783]

Oh hell no

[@ElectricUAM]

The thought of being stuck in a small airplane like this for 7+ hours has zero appeal to me.

[@grriceman782]

Those poor passengers…way too much time on a 737

[@williewalker8048]

As long as it deosn't nose dive, 7.5 hrs is fine by me!

[@brunotcs]

No, thanks. BUT let me tell you this: GOL has free wifi for texting during the whole flight, that makes time fly more than any IFE out there.

[@RoderikvanReekum]

This would not happen with the Fokker F130NG because it's powered by a nuclear reactor and is electric, It can fly for years without landing.

[@mdleweight]

Pronunciation of "Montevideo" was like fingernails on a chalk board.

[@piscoznaf2578]

VAMOS GOL PROSIMO SAO PAULO (GRU) PARA MIAMI (MIA.)

[@matthewsmith2787]

Hope there is plenty of food and drink and entertainment onboard ?

[@brianleezh]

Need larger lavs on them narrowbody aircraft!

[@ecclestonsangel]

Ummmmm....no! 7+ hours on a 737? I shudder!

[@jaygelles9097]

I love the 737! But, 7 hours plus is too long to spend in a single aisle plane in my opinion.

[@daylightdaylight6612]

More than 4hours in a 737 is a burden, a 737 has not the same comfort as a wide body; a 737 is not designed for long haul flights

[@adamkernen965]

I don’t want to fly more than a few hours on any narrow body unless I’m in business class.

[@claudioavia]

It can be very efficient for the airline, but Im sure it is very uncomfortable for the passengers...

[@alandrewgibson]

It ain’t happening on my watch!

[@enrico_0914]

Wow, it seems that GOL is one of the biggest customer of the 737 MAX!

[@well-blazeredman6187]

I could hack a fligt of that length as long as the aircraft had IFE.

[@garygrant9612]

I wouldn't mind it if the seats are comfortable. But I'm not Brazilian where cost is more important than comfort. Flights around the world are operating the -8's while China is holding back for political reasons and negotiations for new jets.

[@AdrianaRR]

I'm Brazilian and I don't travel long distances in narrow body aircraft. Also, I don't like the on-board service or the service provided by GOL.

[@cocusar]

I've taken the Copa flights from ROS-PTY and then PTY-LAX and PTY-BOS (all ~7h), even on first class, and I can definitely tell you, I prefer NOT to flight on the 737 that much time. But hey, it's cheap... so...

[@alestra1021]

My longest 737 flight was just under 5h. I can’t understand why so many people are complaining, i think 7h would be no problem

[@BoldBold88]

Almost 3K one way ticket 🥴

[@peppapig9987]

I thought Iceland air flew a 757 to SEA. I have seen them landing with their 757 multiple times, the most recent being about a month ago. Did they really switch it to a max?

[@reidhauke3389]

If it's Boeing, I ain't going.

[@kij19]

Flew 8 hours on B737-8 between Stockholm(ARN) and Boa Vista(BVC) on Capo Verde with TUI. It's only flown once a week though.

[@paulo.3065]

Better than being in a Scarebus for 7 hours. If something mechanical goes wrong, and something always goes wrong I don’t want to be on a European plane.

[@Rogermig28]

Gol is the Ryanair of Brazil! 😂

[@ricfermi5886]

Warning: flying 7+hours in a 737-8 max is ok! But flying Gol is synonym for starving to death, hunger and thirst trap! Make arrangements with your insurance company to provide an ambulance upon arrival!

[@FlyboyUS]

Maybe in premium

[@moriver3857]

I refuse to fly over 3 hrs on any 737. I've gone to the trouble of taking a non direct flight to avoid being that long on a 737 after my last long MIA-PTY flight on a 737 with Copa Airlines. 7+ hrs? No thanks. Even if free. Ive flown many 7,9,10, 14 hours flights before, but in much larger airplanes.

[@embrj1453]

just get a proper airplane for the route, besides, very few people fly from BSB

[@rastapopoulos7870]

I'd never voluntarily fly on a 737 MAX

[@derrickbunn9686]

Flown COPA Panama tp Montevideo. One of the worlds worst airlines. No hot drinks. No food. and not cheap.

[@robertwoodwardwoodward247]

I would not fly more than 4 hours on a single isle aircraft myself.

[@leosvaigle3910]

I honestly think it's too long for a narrowbody airliner. Both the 737 and the A321 have the capability to do it but with the new cabin designs squeezing people like sardines, anything above 4 hours is a torture.

[@greatgordonfan7094]

Polish enter air and czech smartwings have recently been operating a 7 hour and 30 minute flight between warsaw and esperagos. It could be one of the longest 737 flights ever.

[@we-hb4ni]

7.5 hours on a 737… no thanks

[@Ahuntsicspotter]

Gol 737 MAX no ptvs.

[@jamesbambury]

I use to like flying SEA the KEF on the 757 and 767 never will I fly this root on a 737. 🤢🤮

[@mikey19lon]

Eeewe - that long on a 737 let alone a narrow body..no thank you