United Airlines leaves GuatemalaTuesday, June 17, 2008 Low demand and high fuel prices have combined to force United Airlines to cancel its scheduled flights to Guatemala. It's the second airline in less than a week to announce the suspension of flights to Guatemala. United had been flying to Guatemala for 17 years and the other airline, Interjet, had been flying there for just six months. New Normal: Chinese Tires Increase in PricesFriday, May 21, 2021 As a result of the shortage of tires and the increase in the cost of maritime freight, Costa Rican importers of Chinese tires estimate that prices in the local market have increased about 40% in recent months. Representatives of Tire Kingdom, a company that imports tires manufactured in China in Costa Rica, foresee that due to the increase in prices, the main advantages of these tires could be reduced or disappear. Flight from Panama - San Francisco Being DiscussedThursday, August 9, 2012 United Airlines is interested in adding direct flights between Tocumen International Airport and San Francisco. An article in Prensa.com reports that "The world's biggest airline by passenger movements, United Arilines, is interested in establishing another direct flight between the U.S. and Panama. Last week, company officials met with Panamanian authorities and private sector representatives in order to study the feasibility of a third connection between the two countries. " New Flights Between U.S. and Costa Rica and GuatemalaFriday, April 12, 2013 As of April 13, United Airlines will increase its offer to Costa Rica and Guatemala flying from Washington and Chicago. The company said through a press release that the new routes are between Washington DC and San Jose and Guatemala City, and from Chicago to San Jose, Costa Rica. US Trade Mission touring regionTuesday, October 28, 2008 A trade mission from the Southern United States Trade Association (SUSTA) began a regional tour yesterday in Panama and will also visit Costa Rica, El Salvador and Guatemala. Representatives from 31 American companies interested in the regional market will meet with potential local partners in order establish commercial relations during the two-day stay in Panama. They will be in the region until the 4 of November. More Flights from Costa Rica to HoustonMonday, December 15, 2014 As of December 12th United Airlines will add a fifth direct frequency between San Jose and the George Bush International Airport in Houston. From a statement issued by United Airlines: Avianca to Partner with United AirlinesWednesday, February 1, 2017 Dismissing the proposals by the Panamanian company Copa and that of Delta, Avianca Holdings has announced it will start the process of finalizing a strategic and commercial alliance with United Airlines. Nearly two months after it became known that three airlines were negotiating with Avianca over a potential acquisition processes , the airline announced that "... it has decided to advance the realization of a strategic-commercial long - term alliance with United Airlines, whose terms are still to be negotiated." Taca, Copa and United Create Codeshare AgreementsThursday, January 27, 2011 The airlines announced the intention of establishing bilateral cooperation agreements on shared codes. As part of the preparation process for the entry into Star Alliance and with the aim of strengthening the portfolio of services for travelers, Copa Airlines, Colombia Copa Airlines, Continental Airlines and United Airlines, both wholly-owned subsidiaries of United Continental Holdings, Inc . Negotiations Continue between Avianca and UnitedWednesday, November 29, 2017 The Bogota-based airline has announced that it will continue to negotiate a strategic and commercial alliance with United Airlines and expects to finalize an agreement to be announced at the end of the year. From a statement issued by Avianca Holdings: US insurers considering medical tourismMonday, October 27, 2008 A recent report estimates that hundreds of thousands of Americans go abroad each year for medical procedures, primarily to save money. They are not the only ones eyeing the bottom line. Some U.S. insurance companies — including Aetna and UnitedHealthcare — are considering paying for patients to go overseas for care, which could spark major growth in the medical travel industry. More USA - Nicaragua FlightsTuesday, November 17, 2015 United Airlines has increased to 17th the number of weekly direct flights from Houston to Managua to 17 . The airline announced that the new flight will arrive in Nicaragua's capital on Saturday, and will be repeated permanently throughout the year. Salvador Marrero, executive director of the airline, said that "..."What we did last year in high season, this year in 2015 will become a permanent service. Partners Sought By AviancaFriday, September 16, 2016 Delta Airlines, United Continental and Copa Airlines may have submitted bids to acquire a minority stake in the company, which is said to be looking for an international partner to strengthen its growth. Bloomberg.com reports that "...Avianca Holdings S.A., based in Bogota, has been hunting for an international partner to help shore up its balance sheet and support growth...Some giants of the industry have been evaluating the idea." Ex-Im Bank Offers Panama FinancingWednesday, May 23, 2012 The Export Import Bank of the U.S. is interested in companies or infrastructure projects in key sectors. "We are interested in financing infrastructure projects in the logistics sector, ports, energy and roads, which are key to the commercial movement in this country", said the executive Sean Mulvaney, a member of the board of the U.S. government agency, who recently visited the canal country. Flights from San Salvador – Washington and Managua - RomeWednesday, July 11, 2012 From today Blue Panorama Airlines will fly every Wednesday from Rome - Havana - Managua - Rome, while United announces direct flights from San Salvador - Washington DC in December. United Airlines announced that, subject to government approval, from the December 19, 2012 it will operate a daily nonstop flight between San Salvador and Washington Dulles Tegra Medical Acquires Costa Rican PlantWednesday, June 30, 2010 The medical devices company acquired Pen United Technologies’ manufacturing operations in San José, Costa Rica, at Global Park tax-free trade zone. The contract manufacturer bought the 20,000-square-foot facility from Penn United Technologies Inc., a manufacturer of metal components and assemblies. |
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