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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.
New chief for LATAM in Europe
LATAM Airlines Group has appointed Rodrigo Contreras Brain as the new European managing director across both LAN Airlines and TAM Airlines. Rodrigo Contreras Brain is a commercial engineer who began his career with the company in 2000 when he joined as commercial manager for LAN in Argentina.
Qantas to explore LATAM joint venture
Qantas Airways has revealed it is examining a possible partnership with newly created South American giant LATAM Airlines. The Australian flag-carrier, which currently has a code-sharing agreement with LATAM, is now exploring the potential of a joint venture with the South American airline.
LATAM set for oneworld membership
LATAM Airlines Group has confirmed it will become a member of the oneworld airline alliance. The decision, announced at a meeting of the oneworld governing board held in Hong Kong, means Brazil’s TAM Airlines will leave the Star Alliance to join oneworld, along with its Paraguay subsidiary.
LATAM launches new era of cooperation with first campaign
‘Last Call’ is the first joint promotion between LAN Airlines and TAM Airlines following the merger of the two South American carriers. Seeking to allow passengers from Europe to fly to some of the most fascinating and sought after cities and locations in Brazil and Chile, it offers a range of cut price fares.
LATAM Airlines reports strong increase in passenger numbers
LATAM Airlines, one of the leading airlines in Latin America, has reported its preliminary monthly traffic statistics for June 2012 compared to June 2011. System wide passenger traffic increased 11.5 per cent as capacity rose by six per cent.