TAM’s World Cup goal: long-term win
TAM is the largest airline in the host country for the upcoming World Cup. That seems like it should be a good thing, right?? Maybe,...
Brazil
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Searching for Azul award inventory
With Azul online as United’s latest partner the ability to search for award travel on the Brazilian carrier is quite useful. Unfortunately, however, the United...
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United adds Azul as Brazilian partner
United Airlines and Azul, Brazil’s third largest carrier, have quietly linked up, offering connections and frequent flyer earning to United passengers connecting to the roughly...
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September Adventures: Fewer miles to more places
When I started actually thinking about my travels in September I was certain that it would be more than my August trips. South America, Europe...
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Some photos from a day in Rio, and a request for recommendations
I was in Rio de Janeiro last week on assignment for Airchive.com (stories will be published there soon) but I had a bit of spare...
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Rio on sale; great mileage run opportunity from United
UPDATE: The fare was pulled with the 1pm feed. Rio is an awesome city, well worth a visit to experience the beaches, culture and people...
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US Airways releases schedule for Sao Paulo service
Access to Sao Paulo for US Airways was part of the deal they struck to trade slots with Delta at LaGuardia and Washington’s National airport....
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Loyalty program spinoffs: the way of the future??
Brazilian airline Gol is struggling. They reported losses last week of BRL 201 million (~$96mm) for the quarter, the fifth loss in six reporting periods....
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Visa processing getting easier for some visitors to the USA
For residents of a few countries, those which have the most visitors to the United States, visa application and processing appears to be improving. The...
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Star Alliance seizes Central America
In a move which has been anticipated for several months now, both Copa and Avianca/Taca have joined Star Alliance today. This move give the alliance...