A number of flights of LAN Airlines could be affected by industrial disputes in South America. The unions of LAN Airlines will begin a series of actions on Wednesday, 25 March in Chile, Colombia, Ecuador and Miami. To date the company has not responded to the union’s demands to improve working conditions. LAN Airlines workers are responsible for passenger safety, airplane maintenance, and customer connections in airports. “National and international passengers could be subject to … [Read more...] about Disruptions in LAN Airline cargo flights
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IAG boosts capacity on Madrid-Santiago route
IAG Cargo has increased the frequency of its cargo services between its Madrid hub and Santiago in Chile, facilitated by an increase in Iberia passenger flights on this route from one flight daily to ten weekly. Operating until March, the additional flights are serviced by A340s. Businesses using this route will benefit from a boost in freight capacity of up to 111.6 tonnes each week. The additional flights will operate during a season of peak supply and demand: the Chilean summer, when … [Read more...] about IAG boosts capacity on Madrid-Santiago route
SPARX enters Latin American market
Transportation and logistics company SPARX logistics sets up a joint venture with Patagon Logistics. SPARX will establish a firm base of business in Chile, one of the strongest and most stable economies in the Latin American market. “Chile is an excellent point of entry for SPARX,” commented David Pupco, president Americas. “It’s a great country, and a good strategic location within the region. In addition to serving accounts based in Chile, one of the objectives of … [Read more...] about SPARX enters Latin American market
Lan’s Colombia unit starts in March
Chile¡¯s Lan Cargo said its new Colombia cargo affiliate will start operating in March, using Boeing 767-300F aircraft with 54 tonne capacity flying between Colombia and key regional centres, after obtaining the necessary technical and operational clearances. … [Read more...] about Lan’s Colombia unit starts in March
Lan's Colombia unit starts in March
Chile¡¯s Lan Cargo said its new Colombia cargo affiliate will start operating in March, using Boeing 767-300F aircraft with 54 tonne capacity flying between Colombia and key regional centres, after obtaining the necessary technical and operational clearances. … [Read more...] about Lan's Colombia unit starts in March