LAN, TAM Continue with Steps Toward Merger www.SteeleTravelBlog.com
October 7, 2011 The boards of LAN and TAM have decided to continue with their plans to merge after analyzing the resolution of the Tribunal de Defensa de la Libre Competencia, Chile’s antitrust court. They don’t expect the measures to have a significant impact on expected synergies or future strategic development. Although the mitigation measures are broadly in line with those LAN and TAM were willing to accept in the consultation process,...
United Airlines’ First Boeing 787 Dreamliner Begins Assembly
August 18, 2011United Eliminates Special Meals on Domestic Flights on 10/1/11
August 16, 2011Effective 01 October 2011, special meals will no longer be available on most United domestic, Canadian, Central American, and Caribbean flights. Special meals will still be available on transcontinental flights between LAX/SFO-JFK/EWR and Hawaiian flights.
Furthermore, the following special meal categories will be eliminated completely:
Furthermore, the following special meal categories will be eliminated completely:
- Diabetic (DBML)
- Low Calorie...
United: OnePass frequent-flier program will end Dec. 31
June 29, 2011United Launches Daily Nonstop Los Angeles-Shanghai Service
May 23, 2011 United Airlines has begun its first-ever service between Los Angeles and Shanghai, China, with daily nonstop flights from the airline’s hub at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The new route provides a link between the second-largest city in the U.S. and mainland China’s center for finance and trade.
United began operating flights to China in 1986, and now has 11 daily nonstop flights to Beijing, Hong...
United began operating flights to China in 1986, and now has 11 daily nonstop flights to Beijing, Hong...
Star Alliance Introduces Micronesia Airpass
April 19, 2011US Airways Express offers small market flyers a First Class option
April 7, 2011
United (Continental) makes Stuttgart its fifth German destination
March 10, 2011By Ben Mutzabaugh, USA TODAY
Star Alliance Enables Upgrading for Air Canada, TAM, US Airways!!!!
January 28, 2011Frequent flyers on the Star Alliance network can now use their miles to upgrade when travelling on Air Canada, TAM and US Airways. These member carriers...