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Avianca, Copa & United: Complex partnership talks

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The alliance chess game in Latin America continues with Avianca, Copa and United all acknowledging their discussions about forming a three-way alliance to strengthen their respective positions between the US and Latin America.

United and Avianca have been in talks for more than year to establish a potential joint business agreement as oneworld partners LATAM Airlines Group and American work to forge their own joint venture. Azul, meanwhile, has expressed its desire to create a JV with United, and aims to forge a similar tie-up with TAP.

Given United and Copa's deep ties, it is not surprising Copa has joined discussions with Avianca and United. Copa serves 13 US destinations, and brings the heft of its powerful connecting hub in Panama City to a potential joint venture.

CAPA will feature a panel discussion at its upcoming Latin America & LCC Summit 11-12 Sep in Cartagena, Colombia. Details below.

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