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GOL to Begin Operations in Bolivia in the First Half of 2005
São Paulo, January 20, 2005 – GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes S.A. (NYSE: GOL and Bovespa: GOLL4), Brazil’s low-fare, low-cost airline, today announced that it has been authorized by the CERNAI (International Air Navigation Studies Commission) to operate regular flights to Santa Cruz de La Sierra, Bolivia. The Company is taking the necessary actions to commence flights to Bolivia during the first half of 2005. Bolivia will be GOL’s second international destination since the Company began services to Buenos Aires, Argentina in December 2004
Consistent with the successful model of international low-cost airlines, GOL will provide its low-cost, high-quality services to Bolivia, benefiting both Brazilian and foreign customers. “GOL's successful operations in Argentina have proven that there is the opportunity to expand our business throughout South America,” says Tarcísio Gargioni, GOL’s Marketing and Services Vice-President.
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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