Airline is the only one in Brazil to offer the service, which includes a menu especially developed by French chef Yann Corderon and a beverage selection by wine steward Arthur Azevedo SAO PAULO, Brazil, April 8, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- TAM Linhas Aereas has inaugurated a new VIP lounge at Guarulhos International Airport (Sao Paulo), exclusively for First Class passengers flying to New York, Paris, Milan and London. Focused on high quality service, the new lounge guarantees customers comfort and privacy in a relaxed one-of-a-kind atmosphere. TAM is the only airline in Brazil to offer this service, translating the quest for excellence into service, one of the company's three service promises, along with excellence in technical operational matters and management. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080221/SPTH002LOGO ) A team has been specially trained to help passengers in accordance with Tam's quality service. The staff have perfected professional and hospitality service and have been trained in special procedures for First Class passengers for check-in and ticket scanning. "TAM is investing in modernization and expansion of its VIP lounges so customers can have a place to relax, rest or work while waiting for their flight," said TAM commercial vice president, Wagner Ferreira. In the new VIP lounge, passengers will have access to laptops with free broadband and wireless internet. The company will also provide a wide selection of newspapers and magazines, both national and international, as well as LCD TV and a TAM mini-library with books and items from company collections. If that were not enough, there will be piano performances every night. In the restrooms, moments after placing a request with the hospitality team, passengers will find a bathrobe, heated Trousseau towels, and special toiletries by Loccitane. The new space covers an area of 130 square meters, and includes a full buffet with snacks, fruit and cold cuts, as well as menus prepared by French chef Yann Corderon for each meal of the day, with three service cycles that change every month. In the first cycle, for instance, a salmon crepe is served along with croque Monsieur, croissants, brioches, muffins, fresh fruit, bread, pastry and cold cuts for breakfast. The afternoon and evening menu offers tomato tartare with cheese, smoked salmon carpaccio, dried fruit, fresh fruit, mini sandwiches, pastry and cold cuts. The menu will be accompanied by a selection of champagnes, wines, liquor, cocktails, liqueurs and brandies hand selected by wine steward Arthur Azevedo, president of the Brazilian Association of Wine Stewards - Sao Paulo, and wine list consultant for TAM's international flights. Created by the architectural and design firm of Aline Cobra, the First Class VIP lounge is open daily from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and from 4:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. It is located in the restricted area of Terminal 1, Wing B, next to the Federal Police inspection station. TAM First Class - In December of 2007, TAM introduced the new configuration and interior of the aircraft making long-distance flights. The four exclusive First Class seats are in shades of beige, green and red. The plush carpet lends a sense of enhanced elegance. Curtains, blankets, towels and china were designed in the same shades to provide a more harmonious setting, and give forth that special Brazilian feeling. Passengers flying TAM First Class may also arrange for free cell phone usage with special rates, as well as deluxe car service from the airport to hotel, residence or office, and back to the airport. Investor Relations: Phone: (55) (11) 5582-9715 Fax: (55) (11) 5582-8149 http://www.tam.com.br/ir Press Agency: Phone: (55) (11) 5582-8167 Fax: (55) (11) 5582-8155 MVL Comunicacao Phone. (11) 3594-0302 / 0304 / 0305 About TAM: TAM (http://www.tam.com.br/) has been the leader in the Brazilian domestic market for more than four years, and closed February 2008 with a 50.6% market share. The company operates flights to 42 Brazilian destinations. It serves 79 different destinations in the Brazilian market through commercial agreements with regional companies. Among Brazilian airline companies, TAM's international market share was 67.2% in February. Its international operations include direct flights to 17 destinations: New York and Miami (USA), Paris (France), London (England), Milan (Italy), Frankfurt (Germany), Madrid (Spain), Buenos Aires and Cordoba (Argentina), Santiago (Chile), Caracas (Venezuela), Montevideo and Punta del Este (Uruguay), Asuncion and Ciudad del Este (Paraguay), and Santa Cruz de la Sierra and Cochabamba (Bolivia). Additionally, it has code share agreements with international airlines, which allow passengers to travel to another 64 destinations in the United States, South America and Europe. TAM was the first airline company to launch a loyalty program in Brazil; TAM's program currently has 4.5 million members and has redeemed more than 5.2 million tickets in exchange for points. http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080221/SPTH002LOGO http://photoarchive.ap.org/ DATASOURCE: TAM CONTACT: Libano Miranda Barroso, TAM Investor Relations, +011-55-11-5582-9715, fax, +011-55-11-5582-8149, Web site: http://www.tam.com.br/

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