LAN, TAM to become single airline as LATAM
LAN, originally from Chile, and TAM, from Brazil will now become a single airline under the name LATAM, and will begin merging all their operations, with a 3-year goal of complete integration.
Brazil
United, Azul link up for Brazil code shares
Azul, Brazil's #3 airline is #1 in news these days. The airline, controlled by founder David Neeleman, also the founder of JetBlue, has just inked a major code-share agreement with United Airlines, whose presence in Brazil has been weak compared to its competitors.
Gumbo's Pic of the Day, April 26, 2015: Iguazu Falls
No matter how many waterfalls you have seen in your life, Iguazu Falls leave the most experienced travelers stunned.
United: Dreamliner flights to 6 continents
No complaints received yet from Antarctica, but its now the only continent with no Boeing 787 Dreamliner service from United. United, which has been the fastest U.S. airline at getting the 787 into the fleet, is adding flights this week from Houston...
Salvador, Bahia Brazil
When you come to Salvador you must spend at least a day walking around the Historic Center and The Pelourinho, The oldest parts of the city.
Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Nov. 16, 2014: American Golden Plover
The American Golden Plover is a stunning bird. The face and belly are jet black with a pure white strip running from the forehead, around the back of the face and down the neck.
Rio de Janiero - Part 2
Here is the 2nd part of my trip to Rio.
Rio de Janiero - Part 1
I recently spent 3 days in Rio de Janiero. It is a big city, one that has thrust itself into the 20th century. It is a center of banking and business, home to Petrobras and the former capital of Brazil.