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Delta Air Lines and Transbrasil Airlines signed a commercial agreement last week, allowing them to provide code-sharing service between the U.S. and Brazil. The carriers are seeking approval from the U.S. Department of Transportation to operate code-share/blocked-space flights between several points in the U.S. and Brazil. Pending government approvals, the carriers propose starting service October 12, 1997. In signing the commercial agreement in Brasilia, Robert W. Coggin, Delta's executive vice president of marketing, said, "The signing of this agreement with Transbrasil will help Delta strengthen its position as one of the leading international airlines in the world. Delta's Atlanta Worldport is the largest single carrier hub in the world and it offers business and leisure travelers in Brazil huge potential to connect with more than 611 daily Delta flights to more than 117 destinations.'' Coggin added, "Ninety-seven percent of U.S.-bound Brazilian passengers can be served via Delta's Atlanta Worldport.'' The two carriers earlier announced they had signed a Letter of Intent to pursue joint cooperation in marketing and other services, including code-share/blocked-space arrangements. Dr. Omar Fontana, Transbrasil chairman and executive president, said, "This agreement comprises enhanced interlining of passengers and freight; schedule coordination to facilitate connections between the two carriers; enhanced computer reservations systems; sharing of facilities and passenger handling in jointly served cities; and mutual participation in each airline's frequent flyer programs.'' Transbrasil currently flies a fleet of 21 aircraft. |
