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LAN Airlines Informs Regarding Strike at Lan Argentina
Communiqué publié le 18/05/2007 à 01h33

Since May 14, 2007, Lan Argentina S.A. ("Lan Argentina"), a subsidiary of LAN Airlines S.A. ("LAN" or "the Company") (NYSE: LFL / IPSA: LAN) is experiencing a strike by Argentine labor unions representing pilots and technicians.

Lan Argentina issued the following press release on May 17, 2007:

"Lan Argentina continues discussions with the striking labor unions and is dedicating all of its resources for a prompt resolution to the conflict, which has affected its operations.

Lan Argentina apologizes for the inconveniences that may have been suffered by passengers and has been particularly concerned with transferring passengers to other flights within the LAN alliance and other airlines. Lan Argentina is also providing for rescheduling of flights, refunds and new issuance of airline tickets, while negotiations continue.

Lan Argentina has indicated that it has respected all of its obligations established by all collective bargaining agreements and has been open to communication with the unions."

The strike has not affected the operations of LAN, Lan Peru or Lan Ecuador, which are operating normally.

About LAN

LAN Airlines is one of the leading airlines in Latin America. "LAN" makes reference to the consolidated entity that includes LAN Airlines, LAN Express, LAN Peru, LAN Ecuador, and LAN Argentina, as well as LAN Cargo and its affiliates. The LAN Alliance serves 15 destinations in Chile, 12 destinations in Peru, 10 destinations in Argentina, two destinations in Ecuador, 15 destinations in other Latin American countries and the Caribbean, three destinations in the United States, two destinations in Europe and four destinations in the South Pacific, as well as 52 additional international destinations through its various code-share agreements. Currently, the LAN Alliance operates 68 passenger aircraft and 10 dedicated freighters.

LAN Airlines is a member of oneworld (TM), the world's leading global airline alliance. It has bilateral commercial agreements with oneworld partners American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia and Qantas, as well as with Alaska Airlines, AeroMexico, Mexicana, TAM, Korean Air and JAL. For more information visit www.lan.com or www.oneworldalliance.com.

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