Chile update

SANTIAGO, the capital of Chile, is beginning to get organised after the devastating earthquake last week with LAN quoting (Sunday) 65% of flights operating.  Travellers are strongly advised to check with their airline and cruise company if joining a ship at Valparaiso in what is the busy season for Cape Horn and Antarctica.  LAN, the Chilean airline, has set up temporary facilities at the airport and said passengers should be "assured we are making our best effort so that our flight schedule returns to normal as soon as possible."  The country's National Emergency Office, known as Onemi, said the international airport is operating international and national flights with restrictions.  Also popular from Europe is TAM of Brazil whose flights route via Sao Paulo. www.lan.com/index-en-us.html 

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