Bell Helicopter Showcases the Bell 429 WLG’s Capabilities through a Five Month Customer Demo Tour in Latin America
July 31, 2014
FORT WORTH, TEXAS (July 31, 2014) – Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), showcased the versatility and superior performance of the Bell 429 WLG, the aircraft’s wheeled landing gear variant, with nearly 60 demonstration flights between March 2014 to July 2014 in Latin America.
“We received great feedback from our customers about the retractable landing gear for ground taxi operations,” said Jay Ortiz, managing director for Latin America. “Since we introduced the aircraft in late 2013, we have been telling everyone about how well it was suited for this region, but finally had the chance to show firsthand how the proven performance of the Bell 429 easily integrates into a fixed base operations environment.”
Bell Helicopter pilots began demonstration flights at the International Air and Space Fair, FIDAE 2014, and traveled to a number of countries, including Chile, Argentina, Paraguay, Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, Venezuela, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica and the Bahamas over the course of the five month tour. The flights highlighted the Bell 429 WLG’s ability to provide additional flexibility for any mission profile.
The Bell 429 is the only light twin-engine helicopter on the market with true two-litter capability with enough cabin space for two medical attendants and two crew members. The Bell 429 also offers exceptional flight performance with a fully integrated glass cockpit, advanced drive system and fully-coupled GPS approaches and IFR capability. Additional safety features include a collective mounted throttle, damage tolerant hub and rotor system, and energy attenuating seats. It is the first helicopter certified through the MSG-3 process, resulting in reduced maintenance costs for operators. Bell 429 customers can take advantage of the spacious cabin and extra large 60 inch side doors, as well as Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) capability certified for single or dual pilot operations to better fulfill their mission.
El Grupo Iberia ofrecerá cerca de 1.600 vuelos en el primer fin de semana de agosto
July 31, 2014
Del 1 al 3 de agosto, Iberia, Iberia Express e Iberia Regional Air Nostrum operarán un total de 1.527 vuelos a los 106 destinos en 38 países de su red
Además, se ha reforzado la plantilla de empleados de Iberia en la Terminal 4 del aeropuerto de Madrid, principal base de operaciones de la línea aérea
Madrid, 31 de julio de 2014
El Grupo Iberia ofrecerá 1.527 vuelos del 1 al 3 de agosto a los 106 destinos en 38 países a los que vuela.
En la T4 del aeropuerto de Madrid ya está todo preparado para atender la afluencia de pasajeros durante este fin de semana en el que predominan familias, niños y jóvenes que viajan sin acompañante, además del incremento en las piezas de equipaje que se transportan.
Así, Iberia Airport Services, la división de aeropuertos de la línea aérea, ha reforzado la plantilla de empleados en todas las áreas relacionadas con la atención al pasajero y sus equipajes, ya sea facturación, embarque, la atención de pasajeros que vuelan en conexión y servicios especiales como UMs (menores que viajan sin acompañante).
En la principal base de operaciones de Iberia, se atenderán hasta 9.000 clientes a la hora en las franjas horarias con mayor actividad. En total, más de 80.000 pasajeros harán uso de los servicios de la compañía aérea en la Terminal 4 del aeropuerto madrileño entre el 1 y el 3 de agosto.
En junio, Iberia ha sido la aerolínea más puntual del mundo, según la consultora FlightStats. Iberia, compañía líder entre Europa y Latinoamérica, vuela a 90 destinos en 35 países de Europa, América, África y Oriente Medio. Junto con su filial Iberia Express y su franquiciada Iberia Regional Air Nostrum, ofrece unos 600 vuelos al día con una flota de cerca de 130 aviones. Iberia, tercera aerolínea más puntual del mundo, según Flighstats, ofrece cómodas conexiones en su hub, la T4 de Madrid Barajas. Iberia es miembro de la alianza oneworld, que ofrece más de 10.000 vuelos a cerca de 890 ciudades en más de 150 países.
Helitech International Education Programme: EHA Rotorcraft Seminars lift off with keynote address from EASA
July 31, 2014
31 July 2014
The European Helicopter Association (EHA) will stage its Rotorcraft Seminars in Amsterdam on 15 October 2014 during Helitech International, which will take place at the RAI from 14 – 16 October 2014. The comprehensive programme will feature a keynote address from Dr Norbert Lohl, Certification Director at the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), as well as a host of influential speakers addressing important topics in the rotorcraft industry such as the impact of Single European Sky Air Traffic Management (ATM) Research (SESAR) and perspectives on the Age 60 Rule.
“This year, the EHA Rotorcraft Seminars’ main focus will address key issues affecting operators, some of which have already attracted much debate as well as apprehension within the rotorcraft community. Our goal is to provide delegates with the latest news and updates on possible solutions and future actions, in particular reviewing the new EASA organisation and its policies,” said Vittorio Morassi, Chairman of the EHA.
“A roundtable session with SESAR rotorcraft experts will offer a unique opportunity to delve deeper into this new, complex and very exciting programme where new technologies will enhance rotorcraft operations,” explained Mr. Morassi. “Finally, the new capability of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) is expanding very fast. For rotorcraft operators who are already considering these new “devices” the seminar will update delegates on UAV progress including rules and regulations.”
Following a welcome and introduction from Mr Morassi, Dr Norbert Lohl will deliver his keynote address to be moderated by Peter Norton, Chief Executive of the British Helicopter Association.
“As of September this year, EASA will restructure and emphasise its rotorcraft activities by introducing a new department that has a much more focused approach from its experts and rulemakers. There will be one point of contact for everyone within the rotorcraft related community, so we are really excited about this and I will go into more detail during my presentation at the EHA Seminar,” clarified Dr Lohl.
“My presentation will also highlight that EASA will become more specific when defining certification activities, such as identifying risks when it comes to new technology, design organisations and importantly working methods in relation to the recent and significant changes in SMS style. Finally, I will be paying special attention to safety and operational advantages deriving from performance-based navigation in environments like HEMS and Offshore activities; EASA want to highlight these areas to improve, maintain and enable these factors to ensure the rotorcraft sector implements its social obligations.”
Following the conclusion of Dr Lohl’s address there will be a question and answer session which will then be followed by an overview of EASA rulemaking activities provided by Oyvind Friis-Ottessen, Rulemaking Officer at EASA, which directly impact rotorcraft operations, including those stemming from the SESAR programme.
The next session will be a roundtable discussion on the theme of “SESAR – what’s in it for Rotorcraft?” involving a top-level panel which will debate how this complex programme will affect the rotorcraft sector and how the challenges ahead can really improve the safety and efficiency of rotorcraft operations. The panellists will include Robin Garrity,ATM Expert at SESAR Joint Undertaking; Sigmund Lockert, Deputy Manager, Flight Operations at CHC HelikopterService;Pierluigi Parente, Flight Regulation and Infrastructures Senior Manager at AgustaWestland and Philippe Rollet, Senior Expert ATM at Airbus Helicopters.
Moderated by Aviation Consultant Luigi Simoncini, PD Dr. Britta Herbig will then make a presentation on the Age 60 Rule focusing on medical and cognitive risks for flight safety.
“The Age 60 Rule is a hot topic politically within the rotorcraft industry. Europe has adopted the Age 60 Rule and this also takes in Air Rescue operations. The Rule itself can potentially be difficult to implement as pilots may find themselves having to retire early without social provisions in place,” explained Dr Herbig.
“HEMS is especially affected by the Rule as pilots usually fly solo during HEMS operations so as not to exceed the maximum take-off weight of the helicopter, which has to carry additionally an emergency doctor, a paramedic, and, when required, a patient. Whereas the Age 60 Rule forbids pilots over the age of 59 to act as a commander in single pilot operations, so the consequences are rather high for a HEMS pilot,” added Dr Herbig.
She continued; “The Institute for Occupational, Social and Environmental Medicine of the Ludwig-Maximilian University Munich conducted some research with German and Austrian Air Rescue organisations to see if the Age 60 Rule is reasonable. My presentation will divulge the results of this research that was primarily based around three key areas including medical reasons, simulation results testing pilots’ performance in age critical demands and liability damages as an approximation for pilot errors.”
The next topic in the EHA Rotorcraft Seminars will address UAVs and will be presented by Dieter Klein, Managing Director at AIR LLOYD Deutsche Helicopter Flugservice. Mr Klein will discuss from an operator’s perspective with a focus on the “rules of the air” in the lower airspace and the future of these systems from an operational viewpoint. Mr Klein will then answer questions from the floor on this important sector of the rotorcraft industry.
Flight Time Limitations (FTL) will be at the centre of the subsequent session viewed from both the crew member and operator’s perspective, covering some of the most important and basic key issues for rotary-wing EMS operations in Europe. Delegates will hear from pilots Andrea Pertegato and Andreas Hjert who fly for INAER Aviation Italia and Norskluftambulanse respectively. They will present the main types of operating patterns, crew concepts, scheduling types as well as the possible negative impacts on safety arising from a poorly designed FTL-regulation; they will also take delegates’ questions at the end of the presentation.
Pierluigi Fumagalli, C.E.O, Studio di Progettazione & Consulenza Aeronautica, will then take the stage to discuss Annex 14 and how a possible increase in the minimum Final Approach and Take-Off area (FATO) dimension of PC1 heliports is going to affect operations and budgets. As there is a new direction towards achieving objective standards, Mr Fumagalli will provide an update on the ICAO Heliport Design Working Group activities based on such standards and his session will conclude with questions from the floor.
The EHA Rotorcraft Seminars will conclude with a presentation from Captain Agustin Baigorri, Flight Operations Manager at COYOTAIR SA on aerial fire-fighting across Southern Europe. Captain Baigorri’s presentation will discuss key topics such as regulatory issues, the lack of crew and training requirements, night operations and aerial co-ordination of large fires.
ANA Holdings firms up order for A320neo Family
July 31, 2014
ANA to become first A320neo operator in Japan
ANA Holdings has firmed up an order for 30 A320neo Family aircraft (seven A320neo and 23 A321neo). The initial agreement was announced in March 2014. The aircraft will be part of ANA Holdings fleet development and modernisation strategy to replace its existing single-aisle fleet in the coming years. Deliveries will start from 2016.
Shinichiro Ito, President and CEO of ANA HD said: “The aircraft we have selected will enable us to modernize and expand our fleet further as we seek to become one of the world’s leading airline groups. These new aircraft will give us maximum flexibility and improved fuel efficiency and will allow us to meet the growth in demand, both internationally and in our domestic Japanese market.”
“I’m delighted to welcome ANA as the A320neo’s first Japanese customer, and see the growing relationship between our two companies”, said Fabrice Brégier, Airbus President & CEO. “In addition to ANA taking full benefit from the A320neo’s efficiency and reliability, the deal also accelerates Airbus’s expansion in Japan – one of our main ambitions for the next decade”.
In selecting the A320neo, ANA is investing in the best in class, ensuring excellent cabin comfort as well as operational efficiencies. ANA’s A320neo Family will be equipped with Pratt & Whitney PW1100G-JM engines.
Japanese Aero Engines Corporation (JAEC) is a 23% collaboration partner in PW1100G-JM program. JAEC is responsible for development, manufacturing and engineering support of the fan, low-pressure compressor, combustor, and low-pressure shafts. JAEC is a consortium, consisting of three Japanese companies: IHI (65%), Kawasaki Heavy Industries (25%), and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (10%).
The assembly of Airbus’ first A320neo has been completed following painting of the aircraft and the mounting of PW1100G-JM engines. It will soon start ground tests to prepare for first flight. The flight test campaign for the A320neo will kick-off in Q3 2014, paving the way for Entry Into Service in Q4 2015.
The A320neo – for “new engine option” – incorporates many innovations, including latest generation engines and large Sharklet wing-tip devices, which together deliver 15 percent in fuel savings and a reduction of 3,600 tonnes of C02 per aircraft per year. With a total of more than 3,000 orders received from more than 50 customers since its launch in 2010, the A320neo Family has captured over 60 percent of the market, clearly demonstrating its leadership.
Boeing, All Nippon Airways Finalize Order for 40 Widebody Airplanes
July 31, 2014
ANA renews long-haul fleet with 777X, 787-9, 777-300ER
Airline becomes world’s largest 787 Dreamliner customer
TOKYO, July 31, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Boeing [NYSE:BA] and All Nippon Airways (ANA) today finalized an order for 40 widebody airplanes – 20 777-9Xs, 14 787-9 Dreamliners and six 777-300ERs (Extended Range) – as part of the airline’s strategic long-haul fleet renewal plan. The order, valued at approximately $13 billion at list prices, was originally announced as a commitment in March.
“The aircraft we have selected will enable us to modernize and expand our fleet further as we seek to become one of the world’s leading airline groups,” said Shinichiro Ito, president and CEO, ANA Holdings. “These new aircraft will give us maximum flexibility and improved fuel efficiency, and will allow us to meet the growth in demand, both internationally and in our domestic Japanese market.”
ANA, the launch customer of the 787, becomes the world’s largest customer for the Dreamliner with a total of 80 airplanes ordered. The airline currently operates 29 787s with 51 more to deliver, including 43 787-9s.
“This order from ANA demonstrates the strength of our 50-year partnership and we are proud to make history with ANA once again,” said Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and CEO Ray Conner. “We are honored that ANA has decided to continue operating an all-Boeing widebody fleet that consists of 767s, 787s, 777s and now the new 777X family of airplanes.”
Boeing’s 777X has accumulated 300 orders and commitments from six customers worldwide.
Importantes avances significará nuevo terminal de aeropuerto A. Merino B.
July 31, 2014
En reunión realizada entre la Coordinación de Concesiones del Ministerio de Obras Públicas (MOP) y los inversionistas interesados en participar en el proceso de relicitación de la concesión y construcción de los nuevos terminales, nacional e internacional del aeropuerto “Arturo Merino Benítez” de Santiago, se dieron a conocer los detalles del proyecto que implica una inversión de US $700 millones.-
Obra que permitirá aumentar su capacidad de atención a treinta millones de pasajeros al año y que estará en manos del nuevo concesionario por un plazo de veinte años.
El inversionista, que dentro de las bases, ofrezca un mayor porcentaje de compartir con el estado los ingresos totales recaudados, con un mínimo de un 60%, se adjudicará la concesión.
Se iniciaron operaciones en aeródromo de La Araucanía
July 31, 2014
Con el aterrizaje de un Airbus de Sky Airlines y en medio de grandes medidas de seguridad ante el temor de atentados por parte de las comunidades aledañas, el martes 29 de julio se iniciaron oficialmente las operaciones del nuevo aeródromo de La Araucanía en Temuco, Chile.
Campo aéreo que viene a reemplazar al aeródromo de Maquehue, el que nacido como base aérea de la Fuerza Aérea de Chile, desde 1928 ha servido a las operaciones civiles y militares de la novena región del país.
Con su apertura, sin duda se ha dado un salto cualitativo y cuantitativo en pro de la aviación chilena, lo que ha sido muy bien recibido por los usuarios del transporte aéreo
Beechcraft celebrates King Air milestones at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh
July 31, 2014
OSHKOSH, Wis., July 28, 2014 – Beechcraft Corporation, a subsidiary of Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, celebrates two important King Air milestones this week at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh – the 50th year of King Air production, as well as the first anniversary of a record-breaking order from Wheels Up, the membership based private aviation company. The order from Wheels Up represents the largest order in history for general aviation turboprop aircraft, encompassing up to 105 King Air 350i aircraft and including maintenance, service and support.
“With the King Air family of products on display at Oshkosh this week, it is fitting to recognize two major milestones that speak directly to the reputation of this great airplane,” said Christi Tannahill, senior vice president, Turboprop Aircraft. “Flexible, reliable, efficient, high quality – these are characteristics that have defined the King Air through the years, and now Wheels Up members are experiencing these characteristics as well.”
Since the first flight in January 1964, nearly 7,200 King Air aircraft have been delivered, making it the best-selling business turboprop family in the world. Consistently improved and updated throughout the years, today’s King Airs cruise faster and have higher payloads than their predecessors, as well as navigate with the latest satellite and datalink technology – all while preserving the legendary smooth flying characteristics that King Airs are known for.
“We celebrate Beechcraft and the King Air every day at Wheels Up and are thrilled to feature the King Air 350i as the foundation of our fleet,” said Wheels Up Founder and Chief Executive Officer Kenny Dichter. “Our members love the King Air350i for its utility, luxury and efficiency, and we are proud to say that we’ve seen the amazingly positive response from our members that we had anticipated. We congratulate Beechcraft on the 50th anniversary of King Air production and look forward to growing our relationship over the next 50 years and beyond.”
To date, Beechcraft has delivered 19 of the initial order of 35 King Airs to Wheels Up, and Wheels Up holds options on another 70 aircraft. The Wheels Up King Air 350i aircraft have several special enhancements for Wheels Up members including state-of-the-art interiors, Wi-Fi connectivity and a luxury lavatory vanity. The Wheels Up agreement includes a comprehensive maintenance program from Beechcraft that includes service for airframe, engines, avionics and propellers; scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, labor, parts and consumables.
In 2014, the King Air maintains its leadership position in the global turboprop market, seeing an increase to 34 deliveries in the second quarter over 24 deliveries in the same period last year.
Part of this success comes from special missions markets, where King Airs operate commercially and in all branches of the U.S. military, serve a variety of missions ranging from traditional passenger and cargo transport to electronic and imagery surveillance, air ambulance, airway calibration, photographic mapping, training and weather modification.
“As we celebrate aviation at Oshkosh, we’re excited also to celebrate the first 50 years of making history with the King Air,” Tannahill said. “We salute our operators who have firmly established this aircraft as an industry icon, and we salute the employees whose hard work over the decades remains a cornerstone of aviation.”
The anniversary celebration at Oshkosh will be held from 1- 3 p.m. on Wednesday, July 30, at the Textron Aviation exhibit, just inside the main gate at the 2014 AirVenture exhibition at Wittman Regional Airport.
LAN y Qantas refuerzan su acuerdo de código compartido y suman destinos en ciudades de Australia y Sudamérica
July 31, 2014
· A partir de hoy, el convenio permitirá a pasajeros de LAN comprar pasajes para volar desde Sídney (Australia) y Auckland (Nueva Zelanda), hacia 8 ciudades ubicadas en distintos rincones de la isla-continente, a través de la aerolínea Qantas.
· Asimismo, el convenio permitirá a pasajeros de Qantas comprar pasajes para volar desde Santiago de Chile hacia Lima (Perú), Sao Paulo y Río de Janeiro (Brasil), y a las ciudades de Antofagasta, La Serena y Punta Arenas (Chile), a través de LAN
Santiago, 30 de julio de 2014.- LAN, miembro de Grupo LATAM Airlines y Qantas, ambas aerolíneas pertenecientes a la alianza oneworld, reforzaron su actual acuerdo de código compartido y comenzarán a ofrecer vuelos dentro de Oceanía y Sudamérica.
Los pasajeros que vuelen con LAN desde Santiago de Chile hacia Sídney, Australia, podrán acceder vía Qantas a una amplia red de ciudades en ese país: Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Canberra, Perth, Darwin, Hobart y Alice Springs, en vuelos de ida y vuelta, a partir del 9 de agosto*. Estos pueden ser comprados a partir del 3 de agosto de 2014.
También desde Auckland, Nueva Zelanda, podrán acceder a volar de ida y vuelta a Melbourne, Brisbane y Perth en Australia, en aviones de Qantas.
En el caso de los pasajeros de Qantas que viajen a Chile, podrán volar con LAN a las ciudades de Antofagasta, La Serena y Punta Arenas a partir del 5 de agosto. También podrán volar hacia otros países de la región: desde Santiago hacia Lima (Perú) desde el 20 de agosto; y a Sao Paulo y Río de Janeiro (ambas en Brasil) en vuelos de ida y regreso, desde el 8 de octubre*.
“Estamos contentos de reforzar nuestra alianza con Qantas y así sumar 8 ciudades australianas a nuestra red de destinos, las que se ubican en todos los puntos cardinales de la isla-continente y que permiten acercarse a los más atractivos destinos turísticos de Australia.”, comentó Damián Scokin, CEO del Negocio Internacional de LAN.
En tanto, el gerente general de Ventas Internacionales de Qantas, Stephen Thompson, comentó: “Son grandes noticias para los clientes de Qantas quienes, como nunca, tendrán los mejores accesos a populares destinos en Sudamérica. Santiago ha sido una puerta de entrada para nuestros clientes desde que comenzamos a volar ahí en 2012. De ahora en adelante, este desarrollo reforzará su importancia como hub de conexiones, ofreciendo a los clientes los beneficios adicionales de un servicio de código compartido, con más oportunidades para ganar puntos a los pasajeros frecuentes, así como el envío de su equipaje directo a su destino final”.
Actualmente LAN opera 7 vuelos semanales entre Santiago y Sídney, que sumados a los 3 que opera Qantas, permiten ofrecer 10 vuelos semanales de ida y vuelta.
Como miembros de oneworld, LAN y Qantas ofrecen beneficios recíprocos en sus programas de viajero frecuente, permitiendo que los miembros de LANPASS y Frequent Flyer puedan acumular y canjear kilómetros/millas entre ambas aerolíneas. Ahora, gracias a esto, los pasajeros tienen mayores oportunidades para sumar beneficios viajando entre Sudamérica y Oceanía con estas aerolíneas.
Los siguientes vuelos de código compartido operados por Qantas estarán disponibles para reservas a partir del 3 de Agosto y para vuelos a partir del 9 de agosto(*):
· Auckland – Sídney
· Auckland – Melbourne
· Auckland – Brisbane
· Auckland – Perth
· Sídney – Melbourne
· Sídney – Brisbane
· Sídney – Adelaide
· Sídney – Canberra
· Sídney – Perth
· Sídney – Darwin
· Sídney – Hobart
· Sídney – Alice Springs
Los vuelos de código compartido operados por LAN estarán disponibles para reservas y vuelos, de acuerdo al siguiente cuadro:
· En Chile: Santiago-La Serena, Santiago-Antofagasta y Santiago-Punta Arenas, desde el 5 de agosto (en venta desde el 30 de julio).
· Santiago (Chile) – Lima (Perú), desde el 20 de agosto (en venta desde el 13 de agosto).
· Santiago (Chile) Río de Janeiro (Brasil) y Santiago (Chile) – Sao Paulo (Brasil), desde el 8 de octubre, y serán puestos en venta desde el 1 de octubre (*).
(*)Sujeto a la aprobación de las autoridades regulatorias.
LAN e Qantas ampliam seu acordo de codeshare e acrescentam destinos em cidades da Austrália e América do Sul
July 31, 2014
· Com a parceria, a partir de hoje os clientes LAN poderão comprar passagens para viajar com a Qantas a partir de Sidney (Austrália) e Auckland (Nova Zelândia) para oito cidades localizadas em diferentes cantos da ilha continental
· A parceria também permitirá que passageiros da Qantas comprem passagens para viajar com a LAN a partir de Santiago (Chile) até Lima (Peru), São Paulo e Rio de Janeiro (Brasil), além das cidades de Antofagasta, La Serena e Punta Arenas (Chile)
Santiago, 30 de julho de 2014 – A LAN, membro do Grupo LATAM Airlines, e a Qantas, ambas companhias aéreas pertencentes à aliança oneworld, ampliaram seu atual acordo de codeshare e passam a oferecer voos dentro da Oceania e da América do Sul.
Os passageiros que voarem com a LAN de Santiago, no Chile, até Sidney, na Austrália, terão acesso a diversas cidades do país com a Qantas, como Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Canberra, Perth, Darwin, Hobart e Alice Springs, em voos de ida e volta, a partir de 9 de agosto*. As passagens podem ser compradas a partir de hoje (3 de agosto de 2014).
Saindo de Auckland, na Nova Zelândia, os passageiros poderão adquirir passagens de ida e volta para Melbourne, Brisbane e Perth, na Austrália, em aeronaves da Qantas.
Passageiros da Qantas viajando para o Chile poderão voar com a LAN para as cidades de Antofagasta, La Serena e Punta Arenas a partir de 5 de agosto. Também poderão viajar para outros países da região: de Santiago para Lima (Peru) a partir de 20 de agosto; e para São Paulo e Rio de Janeiro (ambas no Brasil), em voos de ida e volta, a partir de 8 de outubro*.
“Estamos felizes em fortalecer nossa aliança com a Qantas, acrescentando oito cidades australianas à nossa malha de destinos, localizadas em todos os pontos cardeais da ilha continental e com acesso aos pontos turísticos mais procurados da Austrália”, comentou Damián Scokin, CEO de Negócios Internacionais da LAN.
Para o gerente geral de Vendas Internacionais da Qantas, Stephen Thompson, o acordo “é uma ótima notícia para os clientes da Qantas, que terão o melhor acesso aos destinos mais procurados da América do Sul. Santiago tem sido a porta de entrada da região para nossos clientes desde que começamos a operar voos para a cidade, em 2012. De agora em diante, sua importância como hub de conexões será reforçada, e ainda ofereceremos aos clientes os benefícios adicionais de um serviço de codeshare, como mais oportunidades para os passageiros frequentes acumularem pontos, e o envio de bagagens diretamente ao destino final”.
Atualmente, a LAN opera sete voos semanais entre Santiago e Sidney, que somados aos três operados pela Qantas permitem a oferta de 10 voos semanais de ida e volta entre os destinos.
Membros da oneworld, a LAN e a Qantas oferecem benefícios recíprocos em seus programas de fidelidade, permitindo que os membros LANPASS e Frequent Flyer acumulem quilômetros/pontos e resgatem passagens ao voar com as companhias. Com o acordo, os passageiros podem esperar ainda mais benefícios nas viagens entre a América do Sul e a Oceania com essas duas companhias.
Os seguintes voos de codeshare operados pela Qantas estarão disponíveis para reservas a partir de 3 de agosto e viagens a partir de 9 de agosto*:
· Auckland – Sidney
· Auckland – Melbourne
· Auckland – Brisbane
· Auckland – Perth
· Sidney – Melbourne
· Sidney – Brisbane
· Sidney – Adelaide
· Sidney – Canberra
· Sidney – Perth
· Sidney – Darwin
· Sidney – Hobart
· Sidney – Alice Springs
Os voos de codeshare operados pela LAN estarão disponíveis para reservas e viagens da seguinte forma:
· No Chile: Santiago-La Serena, Santiago-Antofagasta e Santiago-Punta Arenas, a partir de 5 de agosto (início das vendas em 30 de julho).
· Santiago (Chile)-Lima (Peru), a partir de 20 de agosto (início das vendas em 13 de agosto).
· Santiago (Chile)-Rio de Janeiro (Brasil) e Santiago (Chile)-São Paulo (Brasil), a partir de 8 de outubro, com início das vendas em 1º de outubro*.
(*)Sujeito à aprovação das autoridades regulatórias.
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