Originally Posted by
GetSetJetSet
TAM made S.America much easier. As for the domestic Russian suggestions, I haven't flown Transaero or the others, how bad are they?
As far as south america goes, avianca brasil is expanding and might pick up a few international routes to help fill at least some gaps. On the russian carriers, can't speak to the quality of them but russia is the biggest market where, of the three alliances, Star is the only one missing a domestic partner.