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VARIG will no longer be a member of Star Alliance

(VARIG Brazilian Airlines or "old" VARIG) will no longer be a member of Star Alliance as of 31 January 2007. This decision was prompted by the current restructuring of the airline in which "old" VARIG continued to be a Star Alliance member, operating a reduced flight schedule on behalf of a new company, VRG Linhas Aéreas S.A. ("New" VARIG). With "new" VARIG now having been granted an official air operator's certificate (CHETA - Certificado de Homologacao de Empresa de Transporte Aereo) by the Brazilian authorities, "old" VARIG will in future no longer fulfil the pre-requisites for Star Alliance membership.

"In order to deliver the Star Alliance benefits, products and services to customers around the globe on a consistent basis, our member carriers work to certain standards and processes. Unfortunately, "old" VARIG will no longer operate as a network airline and will therefore have to give up its membership in the alliance", said Jaan Albrecht, Star Alliance CEO.

Star Alliance and its member carriers will ensure that the impact of this decision on international travellers will be kept to a minimum.