TAM Signs Agreement with Austrian Airlines

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- Members of the TAM Fidelidade program will be able to accumulate and redeem points in any flight operated by Austrian Airlines

TAM (NYSE: TAM, BOVESPA: TAMM4) has signed an agreement with Austrian Airlines, member of Star Alliance, to allow members of the TAM Fidelidade program to accumulate and redeem points in flights operated by the Austrian company. Passengers from Austrian Airlines who use the Miles & More program have enjoyed those benefits on TAM operated flights since February 2008. The new partnership went into effect October 1.

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“The agreement we have just signed with Austrian is aligned with our strategy of integration into Star Alliance. With this, we are establishing partnerships with the main airline companies in the world, as well as expanding the benefits offered to our clients,” said Paulo Castello Branco, TAM Commercial and Planning vice president.

Source: TAM

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