UA and TAM to Partner!
May 22, 2007, 1:34 pm
#61
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: SFO/JFK/MGA
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TAM will be a very welcome spot in a large hole for*A.
May 22, 2007, 1:48 pm
#62
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: YVR
Programs: AC SE, BA silver
Posts: 2,906
).Nope. TAM association with *A is crystal clear, and it became evident yesterday during the press conference. TAM will fully integrate its Fidelidade FF program with UA Mileage Plus and LH Miles&More. For example, it never did the same with its previous cooperation with AA and AF.
Rgs,
Rgs,
Again, I hope to be proved wrong but to me it's far from clear at this point that TAM will seek *A membership.
May 22, 2007, 3:37 pm
#63
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It is my understanding as well that TAM wants to be in bed with as many carriers as possible. At the end of the day there aren't that many REAL options in South America besides LAN and TAM.
May 22, 2007, 3:47 pm
#64
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Indeed. TACA wants 45,000 for N. America to C. America while UA only wants 35,000 for "Y". TACA won't even offer "C" class. Virtually useless is right as TACA seems so getto. Flew them twice to Managua and still haven't recieved my miles. Switched everthing to DL.
TAM will be a very welcome spot in a large hole for*A.
TAM will be a very welcome spot in a large hole for*A.
May 22, 2007, 4:08 pm
#65
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 7,895
When do they require paper tickets and how recent was that? Do you mean intra-Brazil only? I have a JJ GIG-EZE on my AA e-ticket.
May 23, 2007, 6:20 am
#66
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: AMS>GRU/GIG
Programs: KL/AF Platinum
Posts: 1,417
Source?
http://www.panrotas.com.br/canais/re...416&pesquisa=1
The verbal invitation was extended by LH Vice-President during the launching of LH-TAM partnership.
Media in Brazil take it for granted that TAM will join *A. It is a matter of time.
It is my understanding as well that TAM wants to be in bed with as many carriers as possible
When TAM decides to drop AA for UA and at the same time AF/KL for LH, you can clearly see the airline is moving to one direction: *A.
As I mentioned, LAN-TAM partnership is very limited and only on a regional basis.
What do you mean by "fully integrate"? Earning EQMs? As far as I can see, you can earn AA miles (redeemable) on TAM, and redeem AA miles for TAM flights, even combined with other partners.
I mean: 1. full miles on all flights and integrated mileage programme (something TAM does not have with AA neither AF); 2) full codeshare on all flights US-Brazil (something TAM does not have with AA neither AF)
There is no doubt that TAM's agreement with UA and LH is far more comprehensive than the ones it has with AA and AF, and it represents a first step for TAM to join *A.
Rgs,
http://www.panrotas.com.br/canais/re...416&pesquisa=1
The verbal invitation was extended by LH Vice-President during the launching of LH-TAM partnership.
Media in Brazil take it for granted that TAM will join *A. It is a matter of time.
It is my understanding as well that TAM wants to be in bed with as many carriers as possible
When TAM decides to drop AA for UA and at the same time AF/KL for LH, you can clearly see the airline is moving to one direction: *A.
As I mentioned, LAN-TAM partnership is very limited and only on a regional basis.
What do you mean by "fully integrate"? Earning EQMs? As far as I can see, you can earn AA miles (redeemable) on TAM, and redeem AA miles for TAM flights, even combined with other partners.
I mean: 1. full miles on all flights and integrated mileage programme (something TAM does not have with AA neither AF); 2) full codeshare on all flights US-Brazil (something TAM does not have with AA neither AF)
There is no doubt that TAM's agreement with UA and LH is far more comprehensive than the ones it has with AA and AF, and it represents a first step for TAM to join *A.
Rgs,
Jun 19, 2007, 5:45 pm
#67
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Northern California
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-bump-
Any updates?
Any updates?
Jun 19, 2007, 7:25 pm
#68
Join Date: May 2007
Location: changes frequently
Programs: UA 1P
Posts: 56
just saw this because of the "bump" - this is great news. i've been meaning to get to brazil...
Jun 19, 2007, 9:31 pm
#69
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 7,895
The only update I've seen is in the AA version of this thread.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=694785
AA.com announced that after 11/14/07 you can't book TAM awards or earn miles on TAM. Awards must be used by 11/13/08.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=694785
AA.com announced that after 11/14/07 you can't book TAM awards or earn miles on TAM. Awards must be used by 11/13/08.
Jun 21, 2007, 6:23 am
#70
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Pasadena,Ca.,US.
Programs: AA, Delta, United, SPG plat, Hyatt dia
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Ilook forward to TAM joining Star Allience.
What routes does tam now fly ex US ?
What type of aircraft ex US ?
What routes does tam now fly ex US ?
What type of aircraft ex US ?
Jun 21, 2007, 6:49 am
#71
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Jun 21, 2007, 10:04 am
#72
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Thanks so much rrgg.I wonder if the LAX_GRU ns route goes through if that will be on a 330 also?
Jun 21, 2007, 10:36 am
#73
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 7,895
For your reference, they also use A330 for LHR and CDG. I think MXP is a new destination, but it's an MD11.
Jun 29, 2007, 4:05 pm
#74
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Monterey, CA, USA
Posts: 115
Conflicting Info
Source?
http://www.panrotas.com.br/canais/re...416&pesquisa=1
The verbal invitation was extended by LH Vice-President during the launching of LH-TAM partnership.
Media in Brazil take it for granted that TAM will join *A. It is a matter of time.
It is my understanding as well that TAM wants to be in bed with as many carriers as possible
When TAM decides to drop AA for UA and at the same time AF/KL for LH, you can clearly see the airline is moving to one direction: *A.
As I mentioned, LAN-TAM partnership is very limited and only on a regional basis.
What do you mean by "fully integrate"? Earning EQMs? As far as I can see, you can earn AA miles (redeemable) on TAM, and redeem AA miles for TAM flights, even combined with other partners.
I mean: 1. full miles on all flights and integrated mileage programme (something TAM does not have with AA neither AF); 2) full codeshare on all flights US-Brazil (something TAM does not have with AA neither AF)
There is no doubt that TAM's agreement with UA and LH is far more comprehensive than the ones it has with AA and AF, and it represents a first step for TAM to join *A.
Rgs,
http://www.panrotas.com.br/canais/re...416&pesquisa=1
The verbal invitation was extended by LH Vice-President during the launching of LH-TAM partnership.
Media in Brazil take it for granted that TAM will join *A. It is a matter of time.
It is my understanding as well that TAM wants to be in bed with as many carriers as possible
When TAM decides to drop AA for UA and at the same time AF/KL for LH, you can clearly see the airline is moving to one direction: *A.
As I mentioned, LAN-TAM partnership is very limited and only on a regional basis.
What do you mean by "fully integrate"? Earning EQMs? As far as I can see, you can earn AA miles (redeemable) on TAM, and redeem AA miles for TAM flights, even combined with other partners.
I mean: 1. full miles on all flights and integrated mileage programme (something TAM does not have with AA neither AF); 2) full codeshare on all flights US-Brazil (something TAM does not have with AA neither AF)
There is no doubt that TAM's agreement with UA and LH is far more comprehensive than the ones it has with AA and AF, and it represents a first step for TAM to join *A.
Rgs,
Rather strange as I was planning to use my AA miles next February and was told that they will no longer book award travel on TAM starting this November. Anyone have any different insights?
Jun 29, 2007, 4:15 pm
#75
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Tucson - Seattle
Programs: UA 1K;
Posts: 2,474
Interesting...I have not been able to find any more information than what has been posted here.
I would like to book some SA flights after the 1st of the year and am hoping that an announcement of some sort is made before I book.
I would like to book some SA flights after the 1st of the year and am hoping that an announcement of some sort is made before I book.
