In 2001 , Varig saw the birth of a new competitor in the Brazilian market : Gol Airlines and increasing competition of VASP and Transbrasil fighting for survival by dumping fares . Furthermore , for the first time since 1961 , Varig lost the first place in the domestic market share in terms of passengers/km for TAM Airlines . Later in the year , the September 11 attacks further increased operational and economic difficulties of Varig
September 11 attacks
September 11 attacks
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