GOL Announces 2Q11 Results and Additional Cost Reduction Measures

SAO PAULO, Aug. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- GOL Linhas Aereas Inteligentes S.A. (Bovespa: GOLL4 andNYSE: GOL), (S&P/Fitch: BB-/BB-, Moody's: B1), the largest low-cost and low-fare airline in Latin America, announces today its results for the second quarter of 2011 (2Q11). All the information is presented in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and in Brazilian Reais (R$), and all comparisons are with the second quarter of 2010 (2Q10) and the first quarter of 2011 (1Q11). The 1Q11 results were adjusted as announced in the 1Q11 earnings release.

Message from the CEO

On July 28, 2011, the Company announced a revision of its 2011 guidance due to the maintenance throughout the entire second quarter of a highly competitive scenario in which an excessive increase in Brazilian market supply led to a reduction in fares. Given that fuel costs are expected to remain at high levels and certain costs were higher than expected in 2Q11, the Company is implementing an additional cost reduction plan, focusing on ex-fuel costs.

These measures have already begun and will be fully effective throughout 2012. Once they are all in place, the Company expects to reduce expenses by around R$650 million in the latter year – CASK ex-fuel by 1.10 cents (R$), what will make the unitary cost decrease to 8.50 cents (R$), and overall CASK by 1.25 cents (R$) for 2012. These initiatives are in line with GOL's determination to keep costs appropriate with its business model while maintaining its commitment to safety and quality.

GOL keeps its financial strategy of high liquidity and an appropriate debt amortization profile, with a low refinancing risk, aiming to ensure sustainable growth. Given the implementation of these measures, the Company expects to generate appropriate returns for its shareholders again in 2012.

The Company values its franchise and strategic position in the Brazilian market and believes its business model to be the most appropriate for economic and social inclusion, breaking the cultural barriers that still exist in Brazilian air transport and exploring a market which, given its low penetration, has enormous growth potential in the coming years.

GOL remains committed to its low-cost, low-fare strategy, and will continue to work in order to maintain its position as the best airline company to fly with, work for and invest in.

Constantino de Oliveira Junior, Founder and CEO of GOL Linhas Aereas Inteligentes S.A.

To access the 2Q11 Earnings Release visit our website www.voegol.com.br/ir

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