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In the News (Mon 7 Dec 09)

  
  LanAmericas?
With the air cargo businesses a vanguard, LanChile has become one of the region's dominant airlines and appears on its way to setting up its own airline version of the Free Trade Area of the Americas with a strong drive of its new-built 767-300 freighters throughout the Americas, north and south.
Last December, LanChile went on a regional air freight buying spree, spending $5.1 million to purchase a 25 percent stake in Mexican line MasAir and $900,000 for a quarter share of Miami-based Florida West International, which has been something of a client airline for the carrier.
LanChile is also spending strategically to acquire smaller air freight businesses and with the purchase of SkyNet is set to diversify into boutique niches, including customized door-to-door deliveries.
www.aircargoworld.com /archives/feat2_oct01.htm   (1528 words)

  
 Lan Chile
LanChile is now flying the world's skies spreading the unique and gentle spirit of the South of the World, through its friendly and modern service.
LanChile's fleet soars through the world's skies showcasing the star and the colors of the Chilean flag as well as our international character, our reputation for quality service and the modern times we are living in.
LanChile is committed to providing the best quality service from the time you make your reservation, throughout your flight and until the moment you arrive at your final destination.
www.pacificislandtravel.com /airlines/lan_chile/la_intro.html   (913 words)

  
 Chile's Awakening
The share sale LanChile is working on will help pay for some of the $800 million worth of aircraft the airline purchased last year, including eight Airbus A340s expected to begin touching down in Santiago in September and November.
LanChile's growth plan aims to capitalize on U.S. trade and to build on links to Europe and the Far East through Chile's large seafood and electronic components trade.
LanChile also is doubling its ground-handling capacity at Miami, which could make it the "biggest cargo carrier at Miami airport," predicts Cueto.
www.aircargoworld.com /archives/reg3_sep00.htm   (1178 words)

  
 LanChile becomes MIA's dominant international cargo carrier
LanChile is the fourth-largest cargo carrier at the airport, after UPS, Atlas and American Airlines, said Chris Mangos, marketing director for the aviation department.
LanChile plans to have 52 aircraft by the end of December, Mr.
LanChile responded to the drop in cargo by eliminating two flights from Miami - weekly trips from Miami to Santiago were cut from nine to seven.
www.miamitodaynews.com /news/011025/story5.shtml   (566 words)

  
 LanChile hub to take line to top among offshore carriers
LanChile — the only Latin American carrier whose stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: LFL) — is the second largest cargo carrier at Miami International, says Martin Mosley, LanChile's marketing director for North & Central America & Asia.
LanChile, he said, also operates as a general sales agent for Brazilian airline TAM and American Airlines on certain routes.
LanChile's expansion at Miami International Airport coincides with a recently launched drive by the airlines to win recognition in both international cargo and passenger service as "one of the top 10 airlines in the world," Mr.
www.miamitodaynews.com /news/000831/story4.html   (786 words)

  
 TheStreet.com: Competition Fears Could Deepen LanChile Slump
While LanChile anxiously awaits DOT approval of its American alliance, Continental Airlines (CAIA:NYSE - news) took to the offensive this month, initiating a cut-rate flight between Newark and Santiago.
LanChile currently serves 16 locations within Chile and 22 destinations in 16 other countries.
LanChile controls 73% of its domestic market, has majority of the Santiago-Buenos Aires route and boasts an alliance with Brazil's TAM.
www.thestreet.com /int/latinloot/31696.html   (629 words)

  
 My Experience With Lanchile
I think this because when I appraoched the LanChile check-in area, a person acting as some type of coordinator asked me where I was going and after he heard my reply regarding "Lima, Peru" he directed me to stand in a certain line which I did.
After the usual formalities were taken care of, I proceeded to a departure lounge past the security checkpoint where we had to wait for a certain bus to take us to a "remote departure point" within the airfield itself.
Lanchile shows in-flight movies to all classes and gives you the headsets that you can plug into your seat arm in order to hear what is going on or select a different musical channel if not interested in the film.
jpj.net /~chester/papers/lanchile.html   (860 words)

  
 LanChile Introduces New Inflight Entertainment System
LanChile continually continues to be at the forefront with the introduction of its new inflight entertainment system available in all three classes of services.
LanChile offers first and business class passengers a selection of eight movies-on-demand in various languages, including at least one movie in Japanese and German.
LanChile’s vast route network reaches a large number of destinations throughout the world with service from 20 North American cities, including daily non-stop and direct flights from its Miami, New York and Los Angeles gateways to Lima, Santiago, Buenos Aires, Bogota, Caracas, Quito, Guayaquil and Punta Cana.
www.travellady.com /Issues/Issue63/lanchile.htm   (579 words)

  
 LanChile Honored by Latin Trade Magazine; Airline Recognized for Food Service, VIP Lounge Business Wire - Find Articles
LanChile is honored by Latin Trade magazine in the publication's "Best of Latin America" awards, resulting from an exclusive poll of more than 70,000 frequently traveling executives.
LanChile's unique menus are designed by select chefs from Chile, Peru and Argentina, and the award-winning wine selection is chosen by the airline's personal Master Sommelier, the only one in Latin America.
LanChile's vast route network reaches a large number of destinations throughout the world with service from 29 North American cities, including daily non-stop and direct flights from its Miami, New York and Los Angeles gateways to Lima, Santiago, Buenos Aires, Bogota, Caracas, Quito, Guayaquil and Punta Cana.
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0EIN/is_2003_Feb_18/ai_97759818   (547 words)

  
 LanChile's Secret To Success
The success of Chile's flagship airline LanChile, which tripled third-quarter profits from a year ago, is due to a deregulated air traffic market, efficiency and concentration on international flights, analysts said.
LanChile believes its ability to keep operating costs to a minimum is what keeps it in the air, especially during a year in which oil prices reached highs of USD$30 per barrel.
LanChile differs from other regional airline because cargo totals 40 percent of total revenue, double the average for other airlines in the Americas, and closer to levels seen at Asian airlines.
news.airwise.com /stories/2003/11/1067985738.html   (448 words)

  
 2002-A-428 -- Exemption from the application of section 60 of the Canada Transportation Act - Linea Aerea ...
Under Licence No. 980029, Lanchile is authorized to operate a scheduled international service on the route(s) set out in the Agreement between the Government of Canada and the Government of Republic of Chile on Air Transport, signed on July 6, 1990, as amended (hereinafter the Agreement).
The Agency notes that Lanchile Cargo, as a "dominated company", is managed and controlled by Lanchile in the style of a division of the parent company rather than as a separate entity doing business at arm's length.
The Agency has considered the matter and is of the opinion that compliance by Lanchile and Lanchile Cargo with the provisions of section 60 of the Canada Transportation Act (hereinafter the CTA) and subsection 8(2) and paragraph 18(c) of the Air Transportation Regulations (hereinafter the ATR) is impractical in this case.
www.cta-otc.gc.ca /rulings-decisions/orders/2002/A/2002-A-428_e.html   (318 words)

  
 Easter Island Visitor’s Guide - Page 1 — Getting to Easter Island by Plane
LANChile flights depart from Santiago and stop at Easter Island, with many flights then continuing on to Tahiti.
This means you can fly LANChile from either the East or West Coasts, to Santiago, and then on to Easter Island from Santiago, and go out via Tahiti and thence home to LAX.
LANChile's scheduled flights to the island vary with the season.
www.islandheritage.org /vg/vg01.html   (522 words)

  
 Tailor-Made Vacations in South America
LanChile Vacations works on an individual basis with each person to create his or her own unique and unforgettable travel experience.
LanChile Vacations begins by providing a selection of recommended programs for various destinations, and then works with each client in building their specific vacation adventure.
LanChile Vacations has the most knowledgeable travel experts in each of its destinations throughout South America to assist in fulfilling vacation plans.
www.travellady.com /Issues/Issue62A/lanchile.htm   (396 words)

  
 LAN Passenger Opinions about LAN product standards and LAN service quality
However, as LanChile had not issued boarding pass in Santiago for the MAD-LHR sector, and only 1 representative at the Madrid gate for the 200+ passengers, it took 1 hour to transfer to the LHR British Airways Flight.
LanChile crew members are great at their job.
Flight attendants in LanChile are very patient, they hardly smile but that's the way they are and that's fine to me as long as the service I receive is good.
www.airlinequality.com /Forum/lanchile-2.htm   (2337 words)

  
 Forbes.com: LanChile eyes possible stake in Colombia's Avianca   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
SANTIAGO, Chile, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Chile's flagship airline LanChile (nyse: LFL - news - people) said on Tuesday it was in preliminary talks to possibly acquire a stake in Colombia's bankrupt carrier, Avianca.
LanChile, one of Latin America's most successful airlines, currently has units in Chile, Peru and Ecuador and has been eyeing Colombia for several months.
LanChile beat forecasts in the second quarter of this year to post net profits of $4.1 million compared with a loss a year earlier in the same period as revenue grew on its expanded presence in Peru and Ecuador.
www.forbes.com /home_europe/newswire/2003/09/30/rtr1095618.html   (323 words)

  
 Renseignements internationaux - Lanchile Profits Soar   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
LanChile, the largest airline in Chile and Latin America', registered profits of US$30.8 million in 2002, which is US$20 million more than profits registered in 2001, according to information the company submitted to the Securities and Exchange regulator (SVS).
LanChile, controlled by the Cueto, Hirmas, Piñera and Ebeln families, was able to triple its profits last year due to a restructuring plan conducted in 2002.
LanChile is one of the few airlines in the world with this kind of classification.
strategis.ic.gc.ca /epic/internet/inimr-ri.nsf/fr/gr114718f.html   (506 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
LanChile is offering an introductory economy fare of only $299 round-trip from Miami to Quito for travel completed between March 5 - 26, 2001.
As part of LanChile Airlines’ growth strategy, the carrier continues to introduce new aircraft and services to ensure the highest quality of service, efficiency and safety for its passengers in order to be recognized as one of the top 10 airlines in the world.
LanChile, a member of the oneworld™ global airline alliance, currently offers 45 flights weekly, including daily non-stop and direct flights from its North American gateway cities of Miami, New York and Los Angeles to Lima, Santiago, Buenos Aires, Bogota, Caracas, Quito, Guayaquil and Punta Cana.
www.emailwire.com /news/air812.shtml   (363 words)

  
 LanChile   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
LanChile is the exception, but we knew it would be exceptionally difficult to convince the travel trade and most jaded travelers.
So we focused on the facts, including LanChile’s modern fleet, top-notch service, superior in-flight dining, and 27 well-connected destinations.
The bottom line is that we positioned LanChile as the airline of choice to South America.
www.turkel.info /work/case_studies/lanchile_magazine.html   (135 words)

  
 Boeing: LanChile Places Order for Boeing 767-300ERS
Representatives from LanChile and Boeing participated in a press conference marking this announcement in New York City.
Boris Hirmas, LanChile vice chairman said, "We have been improving our operations over the last few years and have a strong market position now to grow fast.
LanChile currently operates 25 Boeing jetliners, including 10 of the popular 767-300ERs.
www.boeing.com /commercial/news/1997/news.release.970528a.html   (354 words)

  
 Press Release - LanChile Airlines Introduces Service To Orlando International Airport   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
LanChile's long-haul fleet, with an average age of less than three years, is one of the newest and most modern in the industry.
LanChile currently offers 34 weekly non-stop and direct flights between Chile and its North American gateway cities of Miami, New York and Los Angeles.
LanChile's North American headquarters are based in Miami.
www.myflorida.com /goaa/press/1997/19971118a.htm   (264 words)

  
 Boeing: LanChile Adds Three Boeing 767-300 Freighters To Its Fleet
The new airplanes will help LanChile expand its growing freight business in Latin America and the U.S. The two direct purchases were recorded earlier this year as unidentified orders.
For instance, perishables can be transported at cold temperatures in one part of the airplane while live stock such as racehorses can be transported at warmer temperatures in another section.
The 767-300 Freighter is the newest member of the Boeing family of freighters and is based on the popular 767-300ER (extended range) passenger twinjet.
www.boeing.com /commercial/767family/news/2000/news_release_001218a.html   (503 words)

  
 IFC Latin America & the Caribbean - Summary of Project Information
Lan Chile S.A. (LanChile, or the company) is principally owned by four shareholders (families) which collectively hold 83.2% of the company while the rest is held by the investors abroad (5.4%) and the public (11.4%).
LanChile is headquartered in Santiago, Chile and, with its code-share arrangements and affiliated airlines, the company serves 15 destinations in Chile, eight destinations in Peru, 17 destinations in Latin America, 25 in North America, 8 destinations in Europe and 4 in the South Pacific.
LanChile has presented plans to address these issues to ensure that they will operate in a manner so as its activities will comply with applicable host country laws and regulations and current World Bank requirements.
www.ifc.org /ifcext/lac.nsf/Content/SelectedProject?OpenDocument&UNID=A300967F0074C1BA85256CC60069815D   (521 words)

  
 LanChile Reports "Record" Profit
Chilean airline LanChile on Tuesday reported a record quarterly net profit, bolstered by heavy passenger and air cargo traffic.
LanChile said fuller flights and an increase in international traffic helped offset higher fuel costs and a modest decline in domestic traffic during the period.
Although LanChile noted volatile demand for air travel domestically and internationally, analysts said an economic upturn in Latin America and globally helped sales growth.
news.airwise.com /stories/2004/03/1078259656.html   (299 words)

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