…By Roland Peterson for TDPel Media. LATAM Airlines, a major Pan-South American carrier, has recently signed an interline agreement with Airlink, a private South African airline.
This partnership aims to provide seamless travel options for LATAM passengers from São Paulo, Brazil, to over 40 destinations in South Africa and across the African continent.
Enhanced Connectivity for LATAM Passengers:
With the newly established interline agreement, LATAM passengers departing from São Paulo will enjoy convenient access to various destinations in South Africa and beyond.
This collaboration allows for enhanced travel opportunities, creating easier connections between Latin America and Southern Africa for both leisure and business purposes.
LATAM’s Route Resumption:
LATAM recently confirmed the resumption of its commercial route between Brazil and Johannesburg, scheduled to commence on September 4, 2023.
This decision comes after a three-year suspension due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The partnership with Airlink will further support LATAM’s efforts to reconnect these two regions and meet the increasing demand for travel.
Airlink’s Enthusiasm for the Partnership:
Airlink’s CEO and MD, Rodger Foster, expressed pride in the collaboration with LATAM, emphasizing the significance of this partnership in enabling connectivity between Latin America and Southern Africa.
The agreement is expected to open up new opportunities for both leisure and corporate travelers, facilitating seamless journeys across the two continents.
Flight Schedule and Details:
The São Paulo to Johannesburg route will operate three times a week, utilizing a Boeing 787-900 aircraft with a three-class configuration.
LATAM Airlines’ flight schedule is as follows:
– Flight LA8059 departs Johannesburg at 12:50 on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, arriving in São Paulo at 18:55.
– Flight LA8058 departs São Paulo at 17:25 on Mondays, Thursdays, and Sundays, arriving in Johannesburg at 08:10 the following day.
Conclusion:
The interline agreement between LATAM Airlines and Airlink marks an important development in air travel connectivity between South America and Southern Africa.
Passengers of LATAM will now have expanded options for exploring over 40 destinations in South Africa and the wider African continent.
The resumption of LATAM’s São Paulo-Johannesburg route, combined with this partnership, creates promising opportunities for increased travel and collaboration between the two regions.
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