Tag: LAN

Friday, September 23rd 2011 - 01:36 UTC
UN Argentine ambassador ratifies air isolation threat to the Falkland Islands

The Argentine Ambassador before the UN, Jorge Argüello, ratified Thursday morning that if the United Kingdom keeps on refusing to discuss and negotiate Malvinas Islands’ sovereignty, the government will cancel flights to the South Atlantic archipelago.
Monday, August 22nd 2011 - 07:49 UTC
Argentina and Chile jointly promoting tourism to attract more Aussies

Argentina and Chile are jointly promoting their countries in a round of events in Australia with the purpose of drawing more Aussie tourists. The promotion coincides with the recent announcement of Australia’s flag carrier Qantas direct flights to Santiago de Chile.
Friday, August 12th 2011 - 02:27 UTC
LAN-TAM deal approves first antitrust hurdle in Brazil; complaint in Chile

The antitrust unit of Brazil's Finance ministry on Thursday recommended the approval of a plan by Chilean airline LAN to buy rival Brazilian rival TAM Linhas Aereas, saying the deal will not harm competition in the country's civil aviation market.
Thursday, June 23rd 2011 - 17:53 UTC
The volcanic ash cloud fools forecasts: flights to Argentine Patagonia delayed

The Puyehue volcano ash cloud has again fooled forecasts and submitted air travellers to further misery. A number of flights to Argentine Patagonia were cancelled Thursday morning due to the shift in the movement of the lingering ash cloud and was predicted to reach Buenos Aires Province over the course of the next few hours.
Thursday, June 23rd 2011 - 09:10 UTC
“Cork” of lava threatens new explosion at Puyehue volcano warns Chile

Chilean experts warned Wednesday that a “cork” of lava could lead to another explosion at the Puyehue volcano, which has caused major flight disruptions from Argentina to Australia.
Thursday, June 23rd 2011 - 08:48 UTC
LAN becomes best Airbus client in Latam: it ordered 20 Airbus A320neos

Chile’s LAN Airlines has placed a firm order at the 49th Le Bourget Airshow for 20 eco-efficient Airbus A320neos as part of its expansion strategy and fleet-renewal program. The aircraft are expected for delivery 2017/2018.
Thursday, June 23rd 2011 - 04:11 UTC
Falkland Islands competitors skip ash cloud and are en route to Island Games

Falkland Islands competitors and delegates, with patience and persistence, finally managed to skip the volcanic ash cloud and are on their way to the Isle of Wight for the NatWest Island Games which open next Saturday.
Friday, June 10th 2011 - 16:33 UTC
Falklands rations seats on the UK airbridge forced by the volcanic ash

The impact of the volcanic ash is straining the Falkland Islands air links with the United Kingdom forcing the rationing of seats for northbound passengers because of the repeated cancelling of the airbridge with Brize Norton.
Wednesday, June 1st 2011 - 09:02 UTC
LAN will seek another partner to expand globally if merger with Brazil’s TAM falls

Chile's LAN Airlines will seek another partner or explore other options to expand internationally if a local antitrust tribunal rules against a planned merger with Brazil's TAM, according to an interview published by leading daily El Mercurio.
Tuesday, May 24th 2011 - 06:08 UTC
Chile and Argentina probe alleged bribe case involving Lan and President Piñera

Chilean prosecutors have opened an investigation into an alleged bribe paid to a former Argentine minister by Chile’s flag carrier Lan sometime in 2006/2007 to help with the opening of operations in Argentina. At the time Chilean president Sebastián Piñera was the main share holder of the airline.