The two carriers have agreed to a bilateral codeshare relationship, which means that each airline may market flights operated by the other carrier as if the flying were its own.

For US Airways customers, this agreement will eventually provide a convenient, single-source booking, ticketing and baggage connection option to its customers for many new destinations inside Brazil, including Sao Paulo, Salvador, Recife and Brasilia through TAM's Rio de Janiero hub.

Andrew Nocella, senior vice president of marketing and planning at US Airways, said: “US Airways continues to bring our customers more destinations in more countries through expanded codeshare offerings.

“Customers can book these flights directly from US Airways and enjoy a convenient booking and travel experience just as they would on a US Airways-operated flight.”

Will the new agreement benefit customers of both airlines?

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