GOL discloses preliminary traffic figures for October 2021

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On November 5, 2021, GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes S.A. reported preliminary air traffic figures for October 2021. The company saw a 13.9% increase in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK) and a 5.3% rise in available seat kilometers (ASK). GOL achieved an 84.3% domestic load factor, up 6.4 percentage points year-over-year, transporting 1.9 million passengers, a 23.5% increase compared to October 2020. Notably, GOL did not operate any regular international flights during this period.

Positive

• RPK increased by 13.9%
• ASK increased by 5.3%
• Domestic load factor rose to 84.3%, up 6.4 percentage points
• Transported 1.9 million passengers, a 23.5% increase

Negative

• No international flights operated in October 2021

SÃO PAULO, Nov. 5, 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 October 2021, compared to the same period in 2020.

Highlights:  

• In the domestic market, demand (RPK) for GOL's flights increased 13.9% and supply (ASK) increased by 5.3%. GOL's domestic load factor was 84.3% in October, a 6,4 p.p higher in comparison to October 2020. GOL transported 1.9 million passengers during the month, a 23.5% increase over October 2020.
• GOL did not operate regular international flights during the month.

October/21 Preliminary Traffic Figures:

	Monthly Traffic Figures (¹)			Accumulated Traffic Figures(¹)			LTM Traffic Figures (¹)
Operating data *	Oct/21	Oct/20	% Var.	10M21	10M20	% Var.	LTM21	LTM20	% Var.
Total GOL
Departures	13,003	11,258	15.5%	101,815	98,698	3.2%	127,645	145,149	-12.1%
Seats (thousand)	2,267	1,983	14.3%	17,919	16,998	5.4%	22,460	25,245	-11.0%
ASK (million)	2,439	2,317	5.3%	20,755	19,760	5.0%	26,137	28,805	-9.3%
RPK (million)	2,056	1,805	13.9%	17,010	15,689	8.4%	21,447	23,055	-7.0%
Load factor	84.3%	77.9%	6.4 p.p	82.0%	79.4%	2.6 p.p	82.1%	80.0%	2.0 p.p
Pax on board (thousand)	1,875	1,519	23.4%	14,283	13,096	9.1%	17,963	19,669	-8.7%
Domestic GOL
Departures	13,003	11,258	15.5%	101,815	94,306	8.0%	127,645	138,058	-7.5%
Seats (thousand)	2,267	1,983	14.3%	17,919	16,247	10.3%	22,460	24,032	-6.5%
ASK (million)	2,439	2,317	5.3%	20,755	17,976	15.5%	26,137	25,948	0.7%
RPK (million)	2,056	1,805	13.9%	17,010	14,399	18.1%	21,447	20,971	2.3%
Load factor	84.3%	77.9%	6.4 p.p	82.0%	80.1%	1.9 p.p	82.1%	80.8%	1.2 p.p
Pax on board (thousand)	1,875	1,519	23.4%	14,283	12,602	13.3%	17,963	18,844	-4.7%
International GOL
Departures	0	0	N.A	0	4,392	N.A	0	7,091	N.A
Seats (thousand)	0	0	N.A	0	751	N.A	0	1,214	N.A
ASK (million)	0	0	N.A	0	1,784	N.A	0	2,857	N.A
RPK (million)	0	0	N.A	0	1,290	N.A	0	2,084	N.A
Load factor	0	0	N.A	0	72.3%	N.A	0	72.9%	N.A
Pax on board (thousand)	0	0	N.A	0	494	N.A	0	825	N.A
On-time Departures	94.2%	96.9%	-2.8 p.p	96.0%	94.3%	1.8 p.p	95.2%	93.4%	1.8 p.p
Flight Completion	98.7%	98.9%	-0.1 p.p	98.9%	97.3%	1.7 p.p	98.8%	97.1%	1.7 p.p
Cargo Ton (thousand)	4.2	3.4	22.8%	33.0	33.3	-0.9%	40.7	51.7	-21.3%

* 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 air traffic figures for October 2021?

GOL reported a 13.9% increase in RPK and a 5.3% rise in ASK, with an 84.3% domestic load factor.

How many passengers did GOL transport in October 2021?

GOL transported 1.9 million passengers in October 2021, marking a 23.5% increase from the previous year.

Did GOL operate international flights in October 2021?

No, GOL did not operate any regular international flights in October 2021.