Brazilian domestic airline GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes S.A. has reported second quarter 2019 net revenue of BRL 3.1 billion, an increase of 33.4% compared to the second quarter 2018, the company said.
Net operating revenue per available seat kilometer (RASK) was BRL 0.2763 in the second quarter 2019, an increase of 25.3% over the second quarter 2018. The increase in unit cost drove approximately 90% of the variation in unit revenue, in addition to higher demand compared to the second quarter 2018, a period in which there was a reduction in demand due to a nationwide truck drivers´ strike.
Net passenger revenue per available seat kilometer (PRASK) increased 29.5% over the second quarter 2018, reaching BRL 0.26. GOL´s 2019 net revenue guidance is approximately BRL 13.5 billion.
Revenue per passenger kilometer (RPK) increased 11.7% totaling BRL 9.3 billion in the second quarter 2019, driven by 8.9% growth in the number of transported passengers, while available seat kilometer (ASK) growth was 6.5%.
GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes S.A. is Brazil´s premier airline group with three main businesses: passenger transportation, cargo transportation and coalition loyalty program.