Star Alliance has today (November 10) announced two Latin American airlines will become members, building on its expanded footprint in the fast developing region.
Avianca Taca, with hubs in Colombia, El Salvador, Costa Rica and Peru, and Copa Airlines, with hubs in Panama and Colombia, will bring 46 destinations to the Star Alliance network.
Jaan Albrecht, Star Alliance’s CEO, said: “The addition of these two quality airline groups concludes a strategic process which increases the alliance’s footprint in the vibrant, growing economies of Latin America.”
Star Alliance expanded its presence in South America last year with the addition of Continental Airlines, which meant improved connections with north America, and in May with the addition of Brazil’s TAM Airlines.
Albrecht said: “The aviation landscape in this region is changing rapidly and alliances are playing an ever bigger role as Latin America continues to develop.”