GOL discloses preliminary traffic figures for November 2021

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GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes S.A. (NYSE: GOL) reported preliminary air traffic figures for November 2021, showcasing growth compared to November 2020. Total supply (ASK) rose 20.4%, with a 26.5% increase in seats and 28.7% more departures. Total demand (RPK) increased 17.1% with a load factor of 82.1%. Domestic operations saw a 17.6% rise in supply and a 14.8% rise in demand, while international figures revealed a 70.2% load factor on 61 million ASK, marking a significant return to international operations.

Positive

• Total air traffic supply (ASK) increased 20.4% year-over-year.
• Total demand (RPK) rose 17.1%, reflecting strong recovery in travel.
• Domestic load factor reached 82.4%, indicating efficient capacity utilization.
• First signs of recovery in international operations, with a 70.2% load factor.

Negative

• International departures decreased significantly by 96.7% year-over-year.

SÃO PAULO, Dec. 6, 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 November 2021, compared to the same period in 2020.

Highlights:  

• GOL's total supply (ASK) increased 20.4%. Total seats increased 26.5% and the number of departures increased by 28.7%. GOL's total demand (RPK) increased by 17.1% and the load factor was 82.1%.
• GOL's domestic supply (ASK) increased 17.6% and demand (RPK) increased by 14.8%. GOL's domestic load factor was 82.4%. The volume of departures increased by 27.4% and seats increased by 25.3%.
• GOL's international supply (ASK) was 61 million, the demand (RPK) was 43 million and international load factor was 70.2%, marking the re-initiation of GOL flights in international markets.

November/21 Preliminary Traffic Figures:

	Monthly Traffic Figures (¹)			Accumulated Traffic Figures(¹)			LTM Traffic Figures (¹)
Operating data *	Nov/21	Nov/20	% Var.	11M21	11M20	% Var.	LTM21	LTM20	% Var.
Total GOL
Departures	14,257	11,075	28.7%	116,072	109,773	5.7%	130,827	134,494	-2.7%
Seats (thousand)	2,468	1,950	26.5%	20,363	18,948	7.5%	22,978	23,309	-1.4%
ASK (million)	2,716	2,257	20.4%	23,472	22,017	6.6%	26,596	26,864	-1.0%
RPK (million)	2,231	1,905	17.1%	19,242	17,595	9.4%	21,773	21,569	0.9%
Load factor	82.1%	84.4%	-2.3 p.p	82.0%	79.9%	2.1 p.p	81.9%	80.3%	1.6 p.p
Pax on board (thousand)	1,997	1,605	24.4%	16,280	14,701	10.7%	18,355	18,220	0.7%
Domestic GOL
Departures	14,114	11,075	27.4%	115,929	105,381	10.0%	130,684	128,614	1.6%
Seats (thousand)	2,444	1,950	25.3%	20,363	18,197	11.9%	22,955	22,304	2.9%
ASK (million)	2,655	2,257	17.6%	23,410	20,233	15.7%	26,535	24,492	8.3%
RPK (million)	2,188	1,905	14.8%	19,199	16,305	17.7%	21,730	19,841	9.5%
Load factor	82.4%	84.4%	-2.0 p.p	82.0%	80.6%	1.4 p.p	81.9%	81.0%	0.9 p.p
Pax on board (thousand)	1,981	1,605	23.5%	16,264	14,207	14.5%	18,339	17,536	4.6%
International GOL
Departures	143	0	N.A.	143	4,392	-96.7%	143	5,880	-97.6%
Seats (thousand)	23	0	N.A.	23	751	-96.9%	23	1,004	-97.7%
ASK (million)	61	0	N.A.	61	1,784	-96.6%	61	2,372	-97.4%
RPK (million)	43	0	N.A.	43	1,290	-96.7%	43	1,729	-97.5%
Load factor	70.2%	0	N.A.	70.2%	72.3%	-2.1 p.p	70.2%	72.9%	-2.7 p.p
Pax on board (thousand)	15	0	N.A.	15	494	-96.9%	15	684	-97.8%
On-time Departures	86.4%	93.5%	-7.1 p.p	95.2%	94.4%	0.8 p.p	94.6%	93.7%	0.9 p.p
Flight Completion	99.7%	99.1%	0.5 p.p	98.8%	97.5%	1.3 p.p	98.9%	97.6%	1.2 p.p
Cargo Ton (thousand)	3.9	3.4	15.4%	36.9	36.7	0.6%	41.2	46.1	-10.5%

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

(1) Preliminary Figures

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About GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes S.A. ("GOL")

GOL is Brazil's largest airline, leader in the corporate and leisure segments. Since its founding in 2001, it has been the airline with the lowest unit cost in Latin America, which has enabled the democratization of air transportation. The Company has alliances with American Airlines and Air France-KLM, in addition to making available to Customers many codeshare and interline agreements, bringing more convenience and ease of connections to any place served by these partnerships. With the purpose of "Being First for Everyone", GOL offers the best travel experience to its passengers, including: the largest inventory of seats and the most legroom; the most complete platform with internet, movies and live TV; and the best loyalty program, SMILES. In cargo transportation, GOLLOG delivers parcels to various regions in Brazil and abroad. The Company has a team of 15,000 highly qualified airline professionals focused on Safety, GOL's number one value, and operates a standardized fleet of 127 Boeing 737 aircraft. GOL's shares are traded on the NYSE (GOL) and the B3 (GOLL4). For further information, visit www.voegol.com.br/ri.

 

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FAQ

What were GOL's preliminary traffic figures for November 2021?

GOL's preliminary report showed a total supply (ASK) increase of 20.4% and total demand (RPK) increase of 17.1% compared to November 2020.

How did GOL's domestic market perform in November 2021?

In the domestic market, GOL saw a supply (ASK) rise of 17.6% and demand (RPK) increase of 14.8%, with a load factor of 82.4%.

What was the international performance of GOL in November 2021?

GOL's international operations recorded a load factor of 70.2%, with 61 million ASK, marking a significant return to international flights.

How did the number of departures change for GOL in November 2021?

GOL's total departures increased by 28.7% year-over-year, signaling robust operational recovery.