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GOL Launches Flights to Petrolina
São Paulo, February 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 commence daily flights to Petrolina (State of Pernambuco) on February 25, 2005. The new service will offer round trip service between Petrolina and Recife.
“As Brazil’s leading producer of fruit, Petrolina is an important economic hub essential both within Brazil as well as internationally. GOL’s new routes will help contribute to the further development of the region’s commercial relationships,” says Tarcísio Gargioni, GOL’s Marketing and Services Vice President.
In addition to contributing to 30% of the region’s overall export fruit volume, Petrolina is Brazil’s second leading wine producer with 2.5 crops per year, a factor that also continues to attract the attention of the global business community.
| Origin | Destination | Frequency | Departure | Arrival | Fares OW* (beginning from) |
| Petrolina | Recife | Daily | 03:15 PM | 04:25 PM | R$ 158.00 |
| Recife | Petrolina | Daily | 01:45 PM | 02:55 PM | R$ 158.00 |
| Petrolina | São Paulo (Guarulhos) | Daily | 03:15 PM | 07:50 PM | R$ 399.00 |
| São Paulo (Guarulhos) | Petrolina | Daily | 10:20 AM | 02:55 PM | R$ 399.00 |
| Salvador | Petrolina | Daily | 10:10 AM | 02:55 PM | R$ 170.00 |
| Petrolina | Belo Horizonte (Pampulha) | Daily | 03:15 PM | 08:45 PM | R$ 539.00 |
| Fortaleza | Petrolina | Daily | 08:50 AM | 02:55 PM | R$ 392.00 |
*OW - One Way |
Tickets can be purchased at www.voegol.com.br and paid in a maximum number of 12 installments, interest free.
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 of 29 Boeing 737s with a
single-class of service. GOL has one of the youngest and most modern fleets in the industry with low
maintenance, fuel and training costs, and 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 39 major business and
travel destinations in Brazil and Argentina, 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 shares are listed on the NYSE and the Bovespa. For more information,
schedules and fares, please visit www.voegol.com.br or call 0300-789-2121 in Brazil, or 55 11 2125-3200
from outside Brazil. GOL: Here everyone can fly!
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| Media - International: | Media - Brazil: |
| Gavin Anderson | MVL Comunicação |
| Gabriela Juncadella | Juliana Cabrini or Roberta Corbioli |
| Ph: 212-515-1957 | Ph: (5511) 3049-0343 / 0342 |
| e-mail: GJuncadella@GavinAnderson.com | e-mail: juliana.cabrini@mvl.com.br |
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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