GOL discloses preliminary traffic figures for January 2021

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GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes S.A. disclosed preliminary air traffic figures for January 2021. The airline operated an average of 489 flights per day, with an 8% rise in domestic demand (RPK) from December 2020. However, total departures decreased by 41.4% year-on-year to 15,161. The domestic load factor was reported at 83.2%. Notably, GOL did not conduct any international flights during January. The overall capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), fell by 36.6% compared to January 2020. Despite the demand increase versus the previous month, the figures indicate significant ongoing challenges.

Positive

• 8% increase in domestic demand (RPK) from December 2020.
• Domestic load factor of 83.2%.

Negative

• Total departures decreased by 41.4% year-on-year.
• Capacity (ASK) fell by 36.6% compared to January 2020.
• No international flights operated in January.

SÃO PAULO, Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes S.A. (NYSE: GOL and B3: GOLL4), Brazil's largest domestic airline, announces today preliminary air traffic figures for the month of January 2021, compared to the same period in 2020.

During January, GOL operated an average of 489 flights per day and added 332 frequencies at the Congonhas (São Paulo), Galeão (Rio de Janeiro), Brasília (Distrito Federal), Fortaleza (Ceará) and Salvador (Bahia) airports. GOL remains disciplined in its leadership of the market.

January/21 x December/20 Highlights:  

• In the domestic market in January 2021, demand (RPK) for GOL's flights was up by 8% over December 2020 and supply (ASK) increased by 5% over December 2020. GOL's domestic load factor was 83.2% in January.
• GOL did not operate regular international flights during the month.

 

January/21 Preliminary Traffic Figures:
	Monthly Traffic Figures (¹)			LTM Traffic Figures(¹)
Operating data *	Jan/21	Jan/20	% Var.	Jan/21 LTM	Jan/20 LTM	% Var.
Total GOL
Departures	15,161	25,892	-41.4%	113,797	260,800	-56.4%
Seats (thousand)	2,658	4,477	-40.6%	19,720	45,777	-56.9%
ASK (million)	3,278	5,175	-36.6%	23,245	51,071	-54.5%
RPK (million)	2,727	4,342	-37.2%	18,511	41,888	-55.8%
Load factor	83.2%	83.9%	-0.7 p.p	79.6%	82.0%	-2.4 p.p
Pax on board (thousand)	2,167	3,624	-40.2%	15,319	36,580	-58.1%
Domestic GOL
Departures	15,161	24,072	-37.0%	111,225	243,605	-54.3%
Seats (thousand)	2,658	4,165	-36.2%	19,281	42,801	-55.0%
ASK (million)	3,278	4,432	-26.0%	22,204	43,959	-49.5%
RPK (million)	2,727	3,783	-27.9%	17,781	36,473	-51.2%
Load factor	83.2%	85.4%	-2.2 p.p	80.1%	83.0%	-2.9 p.p
Pax on board (thousand)	2,167	3,420	-36.6%	15,029	34,478	-56.4%
International GOL
Departures	0	1,820	N.A.	2,572	17,195	-85.0%
Seats (thousand)	0	312	N.A.	439	2,976	-85.3%
ASK (million)	0	743	N.A.	1,041	7,112	-85.4%
RPK (million)	0	560	N.A.	730	5,415	-86.5%
Load factor	0	75.3%	N.A.	70.1%	76.1%	-6.0 p.p
Pax on board (thousand)	0	204	N.A.	290	2,102	-86.2%
On-time Departures	94.9%	92.1%	2.7 p.p	95.0%	90.1%	4.9 p.p
Flight Completion	99.2%	99.5%	-0.3 p.p	97.3%	98.1%	-0.8 p.p
Cargo Ton (thousand)	3.3	7.0	-53.6%	37.2	99.8	-62.7%

* Source: Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil (ANAC) and the Company for the current month.
	(1) Preliminary Figures

 

GOL Investor Relations
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www.voegol.com.br/ir 
+55 (11) 2128-4700

About GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes S.A. ("GOL")
GOL serves more than 36 million passengers annually. With Brazil's largest network, GOL offers customers more than 750 daily flights to over 100 destinations in Brazil and in South America, the Caribbean and the United States. GOLLOG's cargo transportation and logistics business serves more than 3,400 Brazilian municipalities and more than 200 international destinations in 95 countries. SMILES allows over 16 million registered clients to accumulate miles and redeem tickets to more than 700 destinations worldwide on the GOL partner network. Headquartered in São Paulo, GOL has a team of approximately 14,000 highly skilled aviation professionals and operates a fleet of 128 Boeing 737 aircraft, delivering Brazil's top on-time performance and an industry leading 20-year safety record. GOL has invested billions of Reais in facilities, products and services and technology to enhance the customer experience in the air and on the ground. GOL's shares are traded on the NYSE (GOL) and the B3 (GOLL4). For further information, visit www.voegol.com.br/ir.

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FAQ

What were GOL's preliminary air traffic figures for January 2021?

GOL reported 15,161 departures in January 2021, a 41.4% decline year-on-year.

How much did GOL's domestic demand increase in January 2021?

Domestic demand for GOL's flights increased by 8% compared to December 2020.

Did GOL operate any international flights in January 2021?

No, GOL did not operate regular international flights during January 2021.

What was the load factor for GOL in January 2021?

GOL's domestic load factor was reported at 83.2% in January 2021.

How did GOL's capacity change in January 2021 compared to last year?

GOL's capacity (ASK) decreased by 36.6% compared to January 2020.