Originally Posted by
leandrorar
Now that Avianca merged with Taca; and Copa left to Star Alliance; AV+TA joining Skyteam is an obvious move for both, the airline and the alliance.
Not according to the CEOs of AV and TA in this article from last week
http://www.flightglobal.com/articles...n-america.html
Avianca and TACA for now will maintain separate brands although Kriete says over the long term they may "possibly look at gradually moving to a single brand". Kriete says TACA will continue pursuing Star Alliancemembership, a process begun last year. Villegas adds Star "is the right thing" for TACA but Avianca at least for now plans to remain independent.