Impact of TAM-LAN merger on Panama

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Juan Carlos Pino, general manager of Panama's Tocumen International Airport, believes the merger of TAM and LAN poses a threat.

"Separately, TAM and LAN have focused on their niche markets - Brazil to Europe and South America respectively. However, Pino's view is that once the airlines' operations are consolidated they will be able to compete for passengers currently travelling via Panama to make connections toward North America, the Caribbean or Europe," reports Prensa.com.

Source: Prensa.com

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