1Q21 Earnings Conference Call

May 19, 2021

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GEOGRAPHIC

DIVERSIFICATION

FOCUS ON

PROFITABILITY

1Q21 Results

Active recovery in Mexico and Colombia, and slight pick-up in Chile

High level of volatility across South America (Ex- Colombia) reflecting second wave of Covid-19 Excluding Brazil and Argentina, Transactions +12% and GB +13%, sequentially.

Total Gross bookings and Transactions were down 8% and 12% QoQ, respectively

Exceptionally high take rate of 14.0%, and, 15.2% when excluding extraordinary cancellations Non-air revenue up to 68% of total revenues from 51% in 1Q20

Mobile accounted for 50% of transactions in 1Q21, in line with 4Q20

Structural Costs of $29.9 million, in line with previous quarter

Diversification offsets impacts from local travel bans in certain geographies

Higher take rate and share of non-air support stable QoQ revenues despite lower gross bookings Cost controls and optimization of un-paid marketing channels

Sequentially slightly higher EBITDA loss due to higher fulfillment costs and Covid-relatedexpenses Solid cash position

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Changes in GovernmentPlaceTo WeatherRestrictionsThis HealthAffectCrisisTravel Demand

Mobility restrictions eased

  • non-essentialactivities reopened as of mid Feb'21.

Despite active vaccination since

mid Feb'21, another strong

lockdown was

imposed in metropolitan areas as of mid- March. Borders

remain closed since Apr'21.

1Q21 Restrictions

Localized restrictions lifted early Feb'21. However, some restrictions were again put in place at the end of Mar´21, without affecting civil aviation.

Restrictions in place since mid- Feb'21, including

curfews and bans on non- essential activities in key jurisdictions.

As of March 27, 2021, flights from Brazil, Chile, Mexico and UK were banned.. Entry

of non-resident foreigners is not allowed.

SIGNIFICANT VOLATILITY IN

DEMAND ACROSS KEY MARKETS

Brazil - # PassengersPassengers

Vis-a-vis 2019 (100=2019 levels) (1)

(100=2019 levels) (1)

  • Mexico - # Passengers Vis-a-vis 2019 (100=2019 levels) (1)
  1. Despegar Exposure based on 2019 GB mix (including pro forma VF & BD MX). Actual pax as of Apr´21 (2021-04-06). Source: , OAG, Amadeus Bookings, ANAC Brazil (for domestic4 market) and "Secretaría de Turismo México" (for domestic market)

2020 Initiatives: enlarging footprint in key markets and Well Positioned To Weather This Health Crisis

business to navigate the new normal

Strong Cash Position

Leaner & More

Geographically

$325.7 million in Cash

Diversified

Company

Profit Maximization Strategy

BRAZIL

MEXICO

(As % of Total GB)

(As % of Total GB)

BRAZIL

MEXICO

OTHER

Taking our Revenue Toolkit to the

Sourcing

Next Level

Leveraging destinations with higher

take-rate during summer months in

More quantitative approach considering

southern hemisphere (Jan-Feb),

all commercial levers:

Revenue,

Better commercial terms with suppliers

Marketing,

for packages in Brazil, Argentina and

Installments and

Andean countries.

  • Loyalty

Positive contribution from Media Sales

Better Product Mix from Organic Initiatives and Previous Acquisitions

Non-Air

Share of Non-air68% Revenues:

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