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VRG Signs Interline Agreement with American Airlines

Written by thomas · Filed Under Commercial 

July 10, 2008

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v    SAO PAULO, Brazil, July 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — GOL Linhas Aereas
Inteligentes S.A. (NYSE: GOL and Bovespa: GOLL4), the parent company of
Brazilian airlines GOL Transportes Aereos S.A. and VRG Linhas Aereas S.A.,
announces that VRG has signed an Interline Traffic Agreement with
U.S.-based American Airlines. Through this partnership, passengers of both
airlines can purchase tickets to all destinations, both domestic and
international, served by VRG and American Airlines.

The agreement allows the sale of point to point tickets, for VRG’s
domestic flights in conjunction with American Airlines’ international
destinations through all sales channels (call centers, ticket offices and
travel agents), with the exception of VRG’s website. For added convenience,
luggage will be checked through to passengers’ final destination on
connecting international flights. The partnership increases VRG’s feeder
network by providing additional options for passengers traveling with
American Airlines.

American Airlines currently operates direct flights between Brazil and
three destinations in the United States — Miami, Dallas and New York —
departing from Sao Paulo’s Guarulhos International Airport, and Rio de
Janeiro’s Tom Jobim-Galeao International. VRG’s customers will now have
access to American Airlines’ broad route network, including more than 250
destinations in over 40 countries.

Passengers of the North American airline will have added comfort at
their disposal as VRG’s aircraft are configured with the most legroom in
the Brazilian market. Additionally, customers will be offered in-flight
service, including meals (based on flight duration). VRG is currently
modernizing its domestic fleet; by the end of the year it will be composed
exclusively of modern Boeing 737-700 and 737-800 Next Generation aircraft.
The Company serves 14 domestic destinations and four international in South
America.

Passengers traveling under the SMILES frequent flier program can only
accumulate miles on flights operated by VRG.

About GOL Linhas Aereas Inteligentes S.A.

GOL Linhas Aereas Inteligentes S.A. (NYSE: GOL and Bovespa: GOLL4) is
the parent company of Brazilian airlines GOL Transportes Aereos S.A. and
VRG Linhas Aereas S.A. GTA offers over 640 daily flights to 56 destinations
connecting the most important cities in Brazil as well as the main
destinations in South America. VRG offers over 120 daily flights to 14
destinations in Brazil.

SOURCE GOL Linhas Aereas Inteligentes S.A.

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