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TAM to move to London Heathrow Terminal 1 on March 28

Integration Into Star Alliance

TAM to move to London Heathrow Terminal 1 on March 28

By eTN Staff Writer

TAM Airlines will relocate its London Heathrow operations from Terminal 4 to Terminal 1 on Sunday, March 28, 2010, as part of TAM’s full integration into the Star Alliance.

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Bangkok becomes Turkish Airlines’ hub in southeast Asia

Airline Strategy

Bangkok becomes Turkish Airlines’ hub in southeast Asia

By Luc Citrinot, eTN Staff Writer

It has been 21 years since Turkish Airlines (TK) has been linking Bangkok to Istanbul.

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After Kingfisher, Oneworld looks again at China Eastern to join

ALLIANCES

After Kingfisher, Oneworld looks again at China Eastern to join

By Luc Citrinot, etn writer

Will 2010 turn into a triumphal year in Asia for Oneworld?

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Brussels Manneken Pis welcomes Star Alliance

Airlines Joins Alliance

Brussels Manneken Pis welcomes Star Alliance

By Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN

Brussels’ famous landmark figure, Manneken Pis, took center stage last Wednesday as Belgium’s biggest airline, Brussels Airlines, joined the global Star Alliance.

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Brussels Airlines joint CEOs confirm focus on Africa

Aircraft Acquisitions

Brussels Airlines joint CEOs confirm focus on Africa

By Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN

During the celebrations of Brussels Airlines entry into the global Star Alliance, opportunity arose to speak with the joint CEOs of SN, Mssrs.

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Ethiopian Airlines on Star Alliance horizon

Serious Discussions Taking Place

Ethiopian Airlines on Star Alliance horizon

By Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN

Star Alliance’s CEO Jaan Albrecht gave the clearest indication yet that serious discussions were going on between the world’s leading airline alliance and Ethiopian Airlines, one of the potential

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Star Alliance CEO says they need no hub in the desert sand of the Gulf

Focus Is On Other Areas In The World

Star Alliance CEO says they need no hub in the desert sand of the Gulf

By Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN

Star Alliance CEO Jaan Albrecht, while discussing other issues with this correspondent in Brussels last week, made it quite clear that the world’s leading airline alliance was not presently seeking

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Star Alliance goes west with Brussels Airlines

Alliance Strengthens Western Europe Region

Star Alliance goes west with Brussels Airlines

By Luc Citrinot, eTN Asia editor

A light and sound show over Brussels Grand Place and a lavish party in the reception rooms of Brussels City Hall welcomed the official entry of Brussels Airlines in Star Alliance, the world’s leadin

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Brussels Airlines becomes member of Star Alliance

New Hub At The “Capital” Of Europe

Brussels Airlines becomes member of Star Alliance

By eTN Staff Writer

At an official ceremony held in Brussels’ historic “Grand-Place” today, the CEOs of the Star Alliance member airlines welcomed Brussels Airlines to the family.

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Star Alliance set for new Entebbe link

Star Alliance

Star Alliance set for new Entebbe link

By Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN Africa Correspondent

The two current African members of the world’s leading airline alliance, South African Airways and Egypt Air, are already flying to Entebbe on a regular basis.

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Continental Airlines launches new routes from Houston

Enhances Star Alliance Connections

Continental Airlines launches new routes from Houston

By eTN Staff Writer

This Sunday, November 1, Continental Airlines will launch daily nonstop flights to three new destinations from its Houston hub at George Bush Intercontinental Airport: Frankfurt Airport (FRA), Washing

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Continental Airlines becomes 25th member of Star Alliance

Strategic Network Expansion In Americas, Asia & Europe

Continental Airlines becomes 25th member of Star Alliance

By eTN Staff Writer

Continental Airlines joined the Star Alliance today, becoming its 25th member.

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Code-sharing to commence between Air China and ANA

Tokyo Haneda-Beijing Route

Code-sharing to commence between Air China and ANA

By eTN Staff Writer

Air China and ANA will commence a code-sharing agreement on flights operated by both airlines between Beijing Capital International Airport and Tokyo’s Haneda Airport beginning on October 25.

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Plan, book, and fly round-the-world trip at Star Alliance

Fully Automated Online Booking Tool

Plan, book, and fly round-the-world trip at Star Alliance

By eTN Staff Writer

Star Alliance has enhanced the ability for customers to purchase round-the-world fares and is now also selling this alliance product through www.staralliance.com.

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Continental gets antitrust immunity

Continental Airlines

Continental gets antitrust immunity

The Department of Transportation (DOT) has provided Continental Airlines immunity from antitrust laws allowing the airline to join the Star Alliance.

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Continental Airlines receives final approval to join Star Alliance

Antitrust Immunized Alliance

Continental Airlines receives final approval to join Star Alliance

By eTN Staff Writer

The US Department of Transportation (DOT) today approved the application for Continental Airlines to join the existing antitrust immunized alliance including United Airlines and eight other Star Allia

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Airline alliances differ in strategy

Airline Alliances

Airline alliances differ in strategy

By Luc Citrinot, eTN Staff Writer

OneWorld wants to limit its size, while Star Alliance thinks of membership’s differentiation.

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Aegean Airlines accepted as future Star Alliance member carrier

Aegean Airlines

Aegean Airlines accepted as future Star Alliance member carrier

By eTN

ATHENS, Greece – The Chief Executive Board of Star Alliance has accepted the membership application of Aegean Airlines of Greece.

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BTC urges industry protest DOT decision

Business Travel Coalition

BTC urges industry protest DOT decision

By travelagentcentral.com

Warning of higher prices and reduced options, the Business Travel Coalition (BTC) is inviting North American, European and all other travel buyers and travel management companies (TMC) to join a BTC S

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Continental is one step closer to joining United Airlines/Star Alliance Antitrust-Immunized Alliance

Star Alliance

Continental is one step closer to joining United Airlines/Star Alliance Antitrust-Immunized Alliance

By eTN Staff Writer

The US Department of Transportation (DOT) on Tuesday informed United Airlines that it has tentatively approved Continental Airlines' application to join the antitrust-immunized alliance of United and

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