A Brazilian low-cost airline has painted one of its Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft in the special livery as part of a marketing partnership with Universal Studios Resort in Orlando, Florida.
Rio de Janeiro-based GOL Linhas Aéreas (or GOL Intelligent Airlines) debuted the magical livery on one of its 737 MAX 8 aircraft (reg: PR-XMR) on Monday.
The livery, named “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter,” features several images of iconic landscapes depicted in the Harry Potter movies and at Universal Studios Orlando. Scenes featured on the fuselage include the Hogwarts Express, Hogwarts Castle, the Forbidden Forest, and the dragon from Gringotts Wizarding Bank on Diagon Alley.
The special livery is not limited to just the outside, however. On board the aircraft, passengers will experience a markedly unique atmosphere. Decorative maps of Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley, as well as images of characters such as Hagrid and Dumbledore, are featured on overhead baggage compartments and tray tables.
Where Muggles Can View the Stunning Livery
The livery debuted on 29 August on a flight from Belo Horizonte (CNF) to Brazil’s capital city of Brasilia (BSB). It then continued on to Orlando (MCO) as flight G37602, arriving at 1710 local time.
The Harry Potter-themed aircraft will operate primarily between Brasilia and Orlando. At seven hours and 50 minutes, the flight is the longest scheduled 737 MAX 8 flight in the world. It operates with 186 seats, including 12 GOL+ Comfort seats, 20 Premium Economy seats, and 154 in economy.
“We will offer a unique experience to customers boarding this aircraft,” said Luiz Teixeira, Commercial Director of International Markets for GOL. “We want this journey to be a moment of entertainment not only for the children but also for the adults. We want everyone to be delighted and happy during the flight and to arrive even more excited for the visits to Universal Parks and the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.”
Muggles rejoice! The special livery will remain on the sole 737 MAX 8 for up to 18 months.
GOL is a Low-Cost Carrier and Brazil’s Largest Domestic Airline
GOL, Portuguese for “goal,” is Brazil’s largest domestic and third-largest international airline. The airline’s first flight took place on 15 January 2001.
The airline operates three main hubs throughout Brazil.
- São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
- Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)
- Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) near Belo Horizonte
The airline operates more than 900 flights per day to 76 destinations, mainly in South America. Additionally, GOL serves Orlando (MCO) and Miami (MIA), as well as Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (PUJ), and Cancun, Mexico (CUN). GOL’s fleet consists of 123 aircraft, including 10 Boeing 737 MAX 8s, 90 737-800s, and 23 737-700s.
If you’re lucky enough to spot the Harry Potter plane somewhere in your travels over the next year or so, send us a picture!
