Originally Posted by
phd2b
Seems you need a BR MasterCard or Visa to make purchase, not a US based one.
Possibly a US based AmEx?
Other than using XP, Big O, etc. and paying 4x the price that GOL offers a flight for, what are my options as a US based purchaser?
Have you tried this link?
http://www.voegol.com.br/en-us/Paginas/default.aspx
It is in English. I just tried a dummy booking and got as far as clicking purchase after entering a VISA credit card number. It appeared as though it was to be accepted. However, since I did not need the ticket, I closed the page.
Another option you might consider if you are looking for bargain flights in Brazil would be to purchase a Brazil Air Pass. If that is acceptable, you must purchase it in the US before you arrive in Brazil. These passes can be purchased from AA, UA, DL and other carriers.
Good luck.