Eleven-year-old’s coin savings earn first flight
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In Aracaju, Brazil, eleven-year-old Emmanuel Zito achieved his dream of flying on an airplane thanks to a surprise from Gol Airlines.
Emmanuel had been saving all his coins in a special jar, nicknamed “My Ticket Jar,” hoping to one day purchase a plane ticket. He often built paper airplanes and watched planes take off and land near the Aracaju airport with his family. His sister, Suzana, contacted Gol Airlines to share Emmanuel’s passion for aviation.
The airline responded by arranging a flight for him from Aracaju to Guarulhos International Airport in São Paulo, one of Brazil’s busiest airports, as part of their Children’s Month celebration. During his visit, Emmanuel toured the airport’s operations, including the Gol Smiles Lounge, and even took a photo in the pilot’s cabin. He then returned to Aracaju after experiencing the behind-the-scenes workings of an airline.
