TAM Airlines to Join Star Alliance

by TravelPulse Staff
Last updated: 7:11 AM ET, Wed October 8, 2008

The Chief Executive Board of Star Alliance has unanimously voted to accept Brazilian carrier TAM Airlines, the largest carrier in South America, as a future member. "Thanks to TAM, Latin America will no longer be a white spot but rather a hot spot on our world map," said Jaan Albrecht, CEO of Star Alliance, at the official joining announcement in São Paulo. "We are very proud having TAM as a future member; their decision to join Star Alliance clearly reflects the ongoing importance of alliances today." For more information, visit www.staralliance.com.

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