The Airbus A350 is slowing becoming a common sight, with more operators taking delivery of aircraft. Speaking of new operators - TAM will be looking forward to delivery of their first A350. This took a step forward with TAM's first A350 taking to the skies. TAM will be the fourth operator of the Airbus A350, and the launch operator of the type in the Americas. TAM itself is … [Read more...]
Finnair’s A350 takes to the sky, TAM’s A350 emerges from the paint shop
As Airbus A350s begin to roll out of the factory at a slightly faster pace, two bits of A350 news happened. Firstly, the first A350 for Finnair took flight for the first time. Finnair Airbus A350-900 taking off for the first time - Image, Airbus. For this aircraft, it now enters the final stages of preparation for delivery to Finnair - including further flight tests … [Read more...]
TAM to head off to Toronto via New York
TAM Airlines is to head for further north than the United States of America, and over the border into Canada - with the announcement of a service to commence from Sao Paulo to Toronto Pearson Airport - via New York JFK. TAM Boeing 777-300ER at London Heathrow Airport The route will operate as a tag-on/fifth freedom flight, operating five days a week via New York JFK … [Read more...]
Star Alliance offers TAM Red or Black Elite members a status match
As well as US Airways leaving Star Alliance today, TAM has also left as it continues its merger with LAN. However, Star Alliance is offering something it isn't offering for US Airways - a Status Match to some Star Alliance Carriers You'll be able to match TAM Red or Diamond status to the following: Air Canada Aeroplane Air China Phoenix Miles Air New Zealand … [Read more...]
Airplane Art – TAM Boeing 777-300ER
It's Sunday, so it is time for some more Airplane Art. This week, it's a TAM Boeing 777-300ER resting at the outer edges of London Heathrow Terminal 1, awaiting its return trip to Brazil The image is clickable if you want to see a larger version – and yes you can keep them for your desktops! More airplane art next week! Want to keep up with me at … [Read more...]
Safety Video Saturday – TAM
It's Saturday again, and after a while (and with good reason not to run this... as there have been two major incidents recently that have demonstrated this better than muggins posting a video), it's time to put your seat into the upright position, stow your tray table and foot rest, ensuring the area by your feet is clear as we go to this week's safety video. This week, it's … [Read more...]
Safety Video Saturday – TAM – 70’s style
It's Saturday, so its time to get your flares on, ensure you Concorde wing collars are pointing downward, place your seat into the upright position and play some cool funk as we go to this week's safety video. This week it's TAM who are taking their safety video back to the 70's... Well, you've got to give airlines credit when they try something different. Especially … [Read more...]
LATAM passes regulatory hurdles, LAN and TAM Merge
In mergers, LAN Airlines and TAM have finally complete the merger of the two airlines into the LATAM group. The group is estimated to control 40% of the Latin America Passenger market (and probably a fair lump of cargo at the same time), employing more than 51,000 workers open up routes to 150 destinations in 22 countries. Meanwhile the cargo operation will connect 169 … [Read more...]
LATAM merger finally approved
Well here's something that's been on the boil for some time - since 2010 - the merger of Chill's LAN Airlines and Brazil TAM Airlines into the LATAM Entity Brazil's anti-trust authorities have approved the merger, clearing the last major hurdle to the combined airline The combined group - LATAM is valued at a high $14.5bn, and last year carried 45 million passengers and … [Read more...]
Safety Video Saturday – TAM
For those who are new to GhettoIFE, it may be Saturday, but we do run two fixed features at GhettoIFE. Saturday demonstrates our commitment to your safety (if you like it or lump it), and I link them up to see how a safety video can change from country to country, from airline to airline. This week, it's TAM... with Plasticine More safety of course next week! … [Read more...]