The process that led to the takeover of Brazilian airline Tam by Chile’s Lan has been finally completed (semantics are interesting, there are a few in Brazil who insist on talking about a merger of two companies; in business circles worldwide there is no doubt we have witnessed a takevoer). The new Latam becomes the […]
Lan Colombia is launching a new flight from Bogota to Guarulhos international airport in São Paulo. Initially, there will be two weekly flights operated on a Boeing 737-700. Frequencies will increase on 10 September to a total of six weekly flights, operated on an Airbus A320. Reservations have opened.
Lan Perú will be adding new frequencies to its route between Jorge Chávez airport in Lima, Perú, and Guarulhos airport in São Paulo. From 1 July the current 11 weekly frequencies will become 14.
Argentina’s airport authorities removed the authorization Lan Argentina had to fly from the Aeroparque airport in downtown Buenos Aires to Brazil. Two daily flights were specifically unauthorized, those going to (and returning from) São Paulo. Now Lan Argentina is rescheduling those flights, numbers LA4540/LA4541 y LA4544/4545. On a release on its website the airline is […]
Brazilian antitrust authorities gave the go ahead last week to the merger of Brazilian airline Tam and Chilean airline Lan – in our opinion, the purchase of Tam by Lan, as we detailed at LATAM, the new Lan Brazil? – our assessment of the LAN/TAM merger. CADE, the Brazilian antitrust body, also set as a […]
The trade media is reproducing the announcement by Lan Peru that, from 20 October, it will cease to operate its Lima to Brasilia flight. Those customers having purchased tickets to fly after 20 October will do so with a partner airline.
Lan Perú plans to start flying from Lima in Peru to Foz de Iguazú from 16 January 2011. An Airbus A319 will be used on the route. There will be four weekly frequencies on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. From Lima the flight will take off at 12:45 landing in Foz do Iguazú at 18:35. […]
Airline consolidation is an irreversible trend that is reaching Latin America now. British and Iberia in partnership with American; Delta and Northwest and an agreement with Air France / KLM which in turn have a share in Alitalia; Lufthansa taking control of Swiss and Austrian; United and Continental; and so on. To date, the closest […]
Brazilian airline Tam and Chilean airline Lan have just announced a merger agreement. The deal will create the largest carrier in Latin America. More information on LAN-TAM merger would create new LatAm airline giant. Subscribe to D Airfare by Email
Chilean airline Lan is currently offering promotional fares to fly to fourteen Chilean destinations from São Paulo or Rio de Janeiro. Fares start at US$299 (taxes excluded). Purchases must be made until 15 May. Minimum stay at destination is five days. Return flight no later than 16 June 2010. Subscribe to D Airfare by Email
Qatar Airways offering 25% discount
Qatar Airways, the best airline in the world according to the Skytrax index, is running a promotion on its website offering up to 25% of all-inclusive fares. The promotion is valid only for purchases made until 19 April. It involves both economomy and business class and flights between 20 April and 6 June. We ran […]
Singapore Airlines with special fares to fly from Brazil to Spain
Singapore Airlines has special fares for its flights from Brazil to Spain during the month of October 2011. Purchases must be made between 5 and 18 September. You can fly from São Paulo to Barcelona from USD 808 (taxes not included). If you can’t find the fares, get hold of a travel agent conversant with […]
Tam selling tickets for its new Mexico City flight, from USD830
Tam is selling tickets for its newest international destination, Mexico City. There are fares from USD830 (tariff QYGYTMX, taxes not included). They can be purchased through a travel agent, as the airline hasn’t made those fares available through its website yet. The return flight must be completed within 30 days. Penalty for cancellation is USD200 […]
