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GOL Launches New Destination: João Pessoa in Northeast Brazil
São Paulo, January 14, 2005 – GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes S.A. (NYSE: GOL and Bovespa: GOLL4), Brazil’s low-fare, low-cost airline, today announced that it will launch a weekly flight to João Pessoa on January 15. The new flight will allow the Company to serve major cities in Northeast Brazil, a significant commercial region. The commencement of the new flight coincides with GOL’s fourth anniversary of operations.
The new flight will be offered on Saturdays and will connect João Pessoa and São Paulo (Congonhas airport), both ways, with a stopover at Rio de Janeiro (Galeão airport). In the cities of São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, passengers may choose a connecting flight to one of 38 destinations in Brazil and one abroad, in addition to 300 daily flights. “With additional flight service to Paraíba’s beautiful beaches, we anticipate increased tourism growth in the region,” says Tarcísio Gargioni, GOL’s Marketing and Services Vice-President.
The Northeast represents 13 percent of the Brazilian Gross National Product (GNP) and accounts for a 70 percent increase in international tourism to this region since 2001, a factor that has contributed to the success of the Company’s operations. “The start of operations at João Pessoa demonstrates GOL’s confidence in the economic potential of the Northeast region,” stated Mr. Gargioni.
| Origin | Destination | Frequency | Departure | Arrival | Fares OW* (beginning from) |
| São Paulo (Congonhas) |
João Pessoa | Saturday | 12:30 PM | 03:50 PM | R$ 419.00 |
| João Pessoa | São Paulo (Congonhas) |
Saturday | 04:20 PM | 10:04 PM | R$ 419.00 |
| João Pessoa | Belo Horizonte | Saturday | 04:20 PM | 10:02 PM | R$ 698.00 |
| João Pessoa | Rio de Janeiro (Galeão) |
Saturday | 04:20 PM | 08:30 PM | R$ 419.00 |
Tickets can be purchased at www.voegol.com.br and paid in a maximum number of 12 installments, interest free.
Source: IBGE
About GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes
GOL
Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes, a “low-cost, low-fare” airline, is one of the most
profitable and fastest growing airlines in the industry worldwide. GOL operates
a simplified fleet with a single-class of service. It also has one of the
youngest and most modern fleets in the industry that results in low maintenance,
fuel and training costs, and therefore high aircraft utilization and efficiency
ratios. In addition, safe and reliable services, which stimulate GOL’s brand
recognition and customer satisfaction, allow GOL to have the best cost-benefit
service in the market. GOL currently offers service to 38 major business and travel
destinations in Brazil and one international destination, with substantial expansion
opportunities. In 2005, GOL plans to grow by increasing frequencies in existing
markets and adding service to additional markets in both Brazil and other high-traffic
South American travel destinations. GOL listed its shares on the NYSE and the Bovespa
in June 2004.
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This release contains forward-looking statements relating to the prospects of the business, estimates for operating and financial results, and those related to growth prospects of GOL. These are merely projections and, as such, are based exclusively on the expectations of GOL’s management concerning the future of the business and its continued access to capital to fund the Company’s business plan. Such forward-looking statements depend, substantially, on changes in market conditions, government regulations, competitive pressures, the performance of the Brazilian economy and the industry, among other factors and risks disclosed in GOL’s filed disclosure documents and are, therefore, subject to change without prior notice.
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GOL LINHAS AÉREAS INTELIGENTES S.A.
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Richard F. Lark, Jr.
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Name: Richard F. Lark, Jr.
Title: Vice President – Finance, Chief Financial Officer
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