Starting Today: American Airlines Elites Score Free Checked Bags on Gol Flights.

Gol is American’s exclusive codeshare partner in Brazil, and American is Gol’s exclusive codeshare partner in the U.S. members of each airline’s loyalty program receive miles when traveling on the other carrier. Members can redeem miles reciprocally. And there are status benefits, too.

Starting today, American’s Gold members and above receive free checked bags when flying Gol.

• Gold: 1 free checked bag
• Platinum: 2 free checked bags
• Platinum Pro and higher:3 free checked bags

Each bag may be up to 50 pounds. One companion on the same reservation is entitled to a single complimentary checked bag as well.