LAN Airlines Boeing 787 for Sydney to Santiago route

New route for LAN's 787 fleet to commence in early 2015

 

Commencing 18th April 2015, LAN Airlines, member of LATAM Airlines Group, will operate its daily flight schedule between Sydney and Santiago, Chile, on board the airline’s new LAN Boeing 787 fleet.

“This announcement marks a milestone moment for LAN Airlines in the Asia Pacific region, as well as the next step in our continued effort and commitment to develop our offering and services in this market,” said Patricio Aylwin, Managing Director Asia Pacific, LATAM Airlines Group.

“With the introduction of the Boeing 787 in early 2015, we will offer more passengers cutting-edge technology and a chance to experience the next generation of aircraft and the future of flying.”

LAN Airlines will be amongst the first to operate the Boeing 787 in the Australia and New Zealand region, further strengthening its position as a leading operator connecting travellers to South America.

“Since merging in 2012, together LAN and TAM Airlines have been providing unrivalled connectivity to, from and within South America, optimum efficiency and outstanding growth potential. Our fleet is now one of the most modern fleets in the industry, ensuring we continue to provide the most innovative solutions and experiences for our passengers, as well as the most environmentally friendly equipment” continued Mr. Aylwin. “We are excited about the development prospects in the Pacific region and believe this new addition to our fleet will help to spearhead further growth.”

LAN Airlines’ Boeing 787 will carry a total of 247 travellers, with a two-class layout featuring 30 Business Class seats, in a 2-2-2 configuration, and 217 Economy seats in a 3-3-3 configuration.

The Boeing 787 features breakthrough technologies and an advanced aircraft design to increase efficiency, ease of operation and significantly improve the on board experience for passengers.

Some of the environmental benefits of the 787

• An emission of up to 20 per cent less CO² than similar aircraft
• Up to 40 per cent less noise footprint than similar aircraft on takeoff, the period of greatest noise in flight
• 50 per cent of the structure is made of carbon fibre composite material, which makes it a first in the industry. This material is more resistant to fatigue and corrosion. Less non-recyclable waste is also produced in the manufacturing process 

The passenger’s experience on LAN’s 787

• An innovative, modern and harmonious design
• With electronic auto-dimming windows and dynamic lighting to create a better atmosphere. Thus, preparing the passenger for the different stages during the flight (day, night, etc.) and for the time zone to which it is arriving
• Larger windows: the windows of this aircraft have up to 40 per cent more surface area than current windows, which will allow all passengers (in all rows) more visibility during the flight, giving them a better view
• Overhead bins with 30 per cent more storage space for carry-on luggage
• The aerodynamics of the Boeing 787 incorporates technology that reduces the impact felt by the passenger due to turbulence. In addition, the pressurization of the cabin to a lower altitude (6,000 feet instead of 8,000) which results in the reduction of headaches or other symptoms a passenger might experience when flying
• The cabin includes new air humidification techniques, significantly reducing fatigue and dryness associated with long trips
• The technology used in the engines of the Boeing 787 ensures the aircraft is less noisy from both inside and outside the aircraft

Premium Business Class on board the LAN 787 between Sydney and Santiago will continue to offer superior services, entertainment and features, including spacious seats with six-way adjustments, including reclining and full-flat positions for optimum rest, as well as more room for personal belongings at ground level.

LAN Airlines operates seven one-stop flights each week from Sydney, via Auckland to Santiago, Chile, the gateway to South America. Onward connections to over 115 destinations in South America are operated by both LAN Airlines and TAM Airlines.

For more information visit www.lan.com.

LAN launches speedy new connections to Rio from Australia and New Zealand

LAN Airlines has introduced speedy new connections from Santiago, Chile, to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for passengers arriving from Australia and New Zealand.

Flight LA800, LAN's daily service from Sydney and Auckland, arrives in Santiago at 11.40am.

It connects quickly with new flight LA 772, an Airbus A320 service departing Santiago at 12.25pm and arriving in Rio at 5.35pm – a journey of 4 hours, 10 minutes.

The return flight, LA 773, departs Rio at 6.25pm, arriving in Santiago at 10.05pm, a flight of 4 hours, 45 minutes.

This connects smoothly with LAN flight LA 801, which departs Santiago at 10.50 each night, bound for Auckland and Sydney.

"Brazil is the largest country in South America, and one of the fastest growing in terms of both business and leisure travel," said Patricio Aylwin, LAN's General Manager Australia, New Zealand and Asia.

"Rio de Janeiro is the best-known and most iconic city in Brazil, and one of the most exciting not only in South America, but in the world," said Mr Aylwin. "We are confident that this new connection will provide not only faster access to Rio, but the opportunity for visitors to experience even more of South America."

LAN operates more flights from Australia and New Zealand to South America than any other airline.

Within South America, LAN flies to almost 60 destinations in 10 countries, and continues to build its operations on the continent, one of the world's fastest growing travel markets.

To accommodate the continuing growth in visitor numbers, the LAN group has placed orders for in excess of 100 new aircraft, including new Airbus A320-family jets to help build frequency on existing routes in South America and to open new markets.

LAN is a member of the oneworld global airline alliance.

For more information or to make a booking contact travel agents or visit www.lan.com

LAN AIRLINES RECOMMENCES FLIGHTS FROM AUSTRALIA TO SOUTH AMERICA

LAN Airlines will resume daily flights between Australia and South America from tomorrow, Friday 8 July, following the dispersal of volcanic ash cloud in New Zealand airspace.

Flight LA 800, the airline's daily flight on the Sydney - Auckland – Santiago route, has been disrupted since early June because of the ash cloud.

Flight LA 800 is scheduled to depart Sydney at 9.25am on Friday, flying via Auckland to Santiago.

Passengers seeking more information or wanting to check upcoming flights should call LAN reservations in Sydney on 1800 558 129 or visit www.lan.com.

Due to the high volume of calls, some delays may be experienced.

For passengers who were booked to travel prior to 8 July, but whose travel plans were affected by the ash cloud disruption, LAN will waive change fees for new reservations made up to and including 31 October.

LAN regrets the disruption caused to passengers during this crisis.

LAN AIRLINES ANNOUNCES TEMPORARY FLIGHT SCHEDULE FOR AUSTRALIA - CHILE SERVICES

LAN Airlines has confirmed a temporary flight schedule between Australia and Chile until next Monday, 27 June, in response to continuing uncertainty about volcanic ash cloud in New Zealand airspace.

From now until Monday, 27 June, LAN will suspend flight LA 800, its daily Sydney-Auckland-Santiago service.

Instead, it will operate an alternative flight, LA 804, from Sydney to Santiago, via Papeete, French Polynesia. This service will depart Sydney at 2.50pm on Saturday 25 June and Monday 27 June, arriving in Santiago at 9.20pm local time the same day. Flights beyond these dates will be advised as soon as possible.

For passengers travelling from Chile to Australia, LAN also will suspend flight LA 801, its daily Santiago – Auckland-Sydney service until Saturday evening, 25 June, Santiago time.

Instead, the airline will operate temporary flight LA 805 from Santiago to Sydney via Papeete, departing at 10.50pm on Thursday , 23 June and Saturday, 25 June, arriving in Sydney at 10.50am  on Saturday 25 June and Monday 27 June.

Papeete will be used for a technical stop only. Passengers cannot disembark or join the flight there.

Passengers seeking to fly on the services via Papeete must have either an Australian passport or a current Australian visa.

LAN apologises for the disruption to passengers' travel plans, and will advise as soon as possible when normal services will resume.

For further information in Australia, consumers should call 1 800 558 129.

LAN PERU ANNOUNCES NEW LIMA TO IGUAZU FLIGHTS

LAN is continuing its expansion within South America, announcing plans for new nonstop flights between two of the most popular destinations, the city of Lima, Peru, and Iguazu in Argentina, gateway to the breathtaking Iguazu Falls.

Subject to regulatory approvals, LAN Peru will introduce four weekly flights between Lima and Iguazu, commencing in January 2011.

A UNESCO World Heritage attraction, Iguazu Falls are located at the junction of the Iguazu and Parara Rivers, on the border of Argentina and Brazil.

Depending upon the water flow, Iguazu features as many as 270 waterfalls, the tallest of which is approximately 80 metres high – more than Niagara Falls on the US-Canada border.

Created by a geological fault some 200,000 years ago, the Iguazu Falls were first seen by Spanish explorers in 1541.

Today, not only are they a major tourism drawcard for daylight and even full moon visits.

Since 1991, the Iguazu Falls have also helped to power the huge Itaipu hydro electricity plant, which provides up to 40 per cent of the electricity needs of Argentina and Brazil.

The proposed Lima – Iguazu route is the latest in a series of new services by the LAN group of airlines, with LAN Airlines due to start Lima – Easter Island flights from January, LAN Ecuador starting flights from Quito to Galapagos Islands from November, and new Lima – San Francisco services commencing this month. LAN also is extending its current European services with a new onward flight from Madrid to Paris.

For the third consecutive year, LAN recently was named "Best Airline – South America" in the global Skytrax Awards for airline excellence.

From Australia, LAN – a member of the global oneworld airline alliance - offers six weekly Airbus A340-300 flights to Santiago, Chile, via Auckland, New Zealand, with onward connections to destinations throughout South America.

For more information, or to make a flight booking, visit www.lan.com, contact travel agents or call LAN reservations in Sydney on 1800 221 572.