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TAM and US Airways sign a codeshare agreement

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24-Nov-2010 We have signed a codeshare agreement that increases the options of destinations for the passengers flying from or to South and North America.

As of December 1st, our clients will have new options of internal flights in the United States departing from the bases in Miami, New York and Orlando. Initially, the (two-way) flights between Miami and Philadelphia; New York and Phoenix; Orlando and Phoenix; Orlando and Philadelphia, and Orlando and Washington will be offered. These destinations are already available for reservation and purchase.

Since the codeshare agreement between both companies is bilateral, each company may sell seats in flights operated by the partner, as if it was its own flight. "Our partnership with US Airways will increase our network's connectivity. This agreement will offer the clients facility in the moment of planning their trip and comfort throughout the flight," states Commercial and Planning Vice President, Paulo Castello Branco.

"We are excited about signing this agreement with TAM and offering new options to our passengers," said Andrew Nocella, senior Marketing and Planning vice-president of US Airways. "A codeshare agreement is convenient for the passenger, who can now make reservations to the flights directly with US Airways and TAM, and travel to destinations where both airlines do not serve with their own aircrafts."

For US Airways passengers, this agreement will offer a more convenient option to make reservations, issue tickets and dispatch baggage directly from the company base in Rio de Janeiro to destinations such as Sao Paulo, Salvador, Recife and Brasilia.

Since both companies are members of Star Alliance, the members of US Airways' Dividend Miles and TAM Fidelidade may also enjoy the benefits of these frequent flyer programs, which include earning points and redeeming tickets in flights operated by the companies, as well as have access to the airlines' VIP rooms.