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LATAM Airlines Group launches new European sales push
LAN and TAM Airlines, members of the leading airline group in Latin America, LATAM Airlines Group, have launched a new marketing campaign entitled ‘Destination South America’. With a vivid image of the region at its heart, the campaign presents the very best of South America via four artistic creatives; from the most iconic sights and the rich culture, to the awe-inspiring landscapes and world class gastronomy of the region.
New home for LATAM airlines in Sao Paulo
TAM and LAN Airlines have begun transferring their international operations to the new Terminal 3 at Guarulhos International Airport in Sao Paulo today. Meanwhile, TAM has begun to transfer its domestic operations from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2. The move is expected to be concluded by October 10th and will provide passengers with greater comfort, while also positioning Guarulhos Airport as LATAM Airlines Group’s largest international hub.
New European commercial director for LATAM
LATAM Airlines Group, the leading airline group in South America, has announced the appointment of Catalina Nannig as the new European commercial director, reporting directly to the European managing director. Chilean born, Nannig holds a degree in business management as well as an MBA from Harvard Business School.
LATAM Airlines outlines international expansion plans for 2015
LATAM Airlines Group, the largest airline group in South America, has announced plans to launch new international flights in 2015. This initiative will strengthen the connectivity offered by the group in Latin America, North America and Europe. In Europe, the end of 2015 will see a new daily route launch between Milan and Santiago de Chile, via Sao Paulo.
LAN expands codeshare operations with Qantas
LAN, a member of LATAM Airlines Group, and Qantas, both members of the oneworld airline alliance, have reinforced their codeshare agreement and will begin offering flights within Oceania and South America. Passengers flying with LAN from Santiago de Chile to Sydney will have access via Qantas to a broad network of cities in Australia: Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Canberra, Perth, Darwin, Hobart and Alice Springs.
LATAM releases first combined sustainability report
LATAM Airlines Group has released its first combined sustainability report since the merger between LAN and TAM. The report details important information about the airline group’s social, economic and environmental performance in 2013.
TAM Airlines offsets FIFA World Cup carbon emissions
In an innovative move, TAM Airlines, part of LATAM Airlines Group, has announced it has offset a total of 100,000 tons of greenhouse gases, equating to five times the emissions caused by the addition of 750 domestic flights to TAM’s network for the World Cup. The initiative involves the acquisition of premium carbon credits developed by Sustainable Carbon – Projetos Ambientais, a consultancy firm specialising in solutions for climate change.
LATAM Airlines Group sees profits increase for fourth quarter
LATAM Airlines Group has announced an operating profit of $234.9 million for the fourth quarter of 2013, which represents an increase of 166 per cent compared to the $88.3 million achieved in the fourth quarter of 2012. The operating margin for the group was 6.9 per cent, up 4.4 points compared to the same period in 2012.
LATAM prepares for World Cup with new flights
LAN and TAM Airlines, part of LATAM Airlines Group, the largest airline group in South America, have announced the addition of over 300 new international flights to support demand during the World Cup this summer. The markets with the highest increase in flights to Brazil are Argentina, Chile and the UK.
American Airlines strengthens ties with LATAM
American Airlines has announces the launch of a new codeshare agreement with Bogota-based LAN Colombia, adding new service to key destinations in Colombia and further strengthening American’s relationship with LATAM Airlines Group. Customers can begin booking travel on the codeshare flights now for travel beginning August 8th.
Modarelli takes up commercial role with LATAM in Europe
LATAM Airlines Group has announced the appointment of Martin Modarelli as the new commercial director for the UK and Northern Europe. Reporting to European commercial director, Guillermo Orrillo, Modarelli takes up his new post in the London office this month.
LAN Airlines takes top title at World Travel Awards
For the second consecutive year, the World Travel Awards has awarded LAN Airlines, part of LATAM Airlines Group, the title of “South America’s Leading Airline”. The World Travel Awards aims to award excellence across the best travel organisations in the world through a global vote by both leading travel professionals and consumers.