UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of June 2009
Commission File Number 1-14728
Lan Airlines S.A.
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
Presidente Riesco 5711, Piso 20
Las Condes
Santiago, Chile
(Address of principal executive office)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
LAN AIRLINES ANNOUNCES FILING OF ITS 2008 ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 20-F
Santiago, Chile, June 26, 2009 — Lan Airlines S.A. (NYSE: LFL) (“LAN” or the “Company”) announced today that on June 25, 2009, LAN filed its annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008 (the “2008 Annual Report”) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). The 2008 Annual Report can be accessed by visiting either the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov or the Company’s website at www.lan.com. Shareholders may also receive a hard copy of the Company’s complete audited financial statements free of charge by requesting a copy from LAN’s Investor Relations Department.
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About LAN
LAN Airlines is one of the leading passenger and cargo airlines in Latin America. The company and its affiliates serve over 65 destinations around the world through an extensive network that offers full connectivity within Latin America, while also linking the region with North America, Europe and the South Pacific, as well as 63 additional international destinations through its various alliances. LAN Airlines and its affiliates have a leading position in their respective domestic markets of Chile and Peru as well as an important presence in the Argentinean domestic market and has begun operations in the domestic market of Ecuador.
Currently, LAN Airlines and its affiliates operate one of the most modern fleets in the world, with 84 passenger aircraft, and its cargo subsidiary, LAN CARGO and its respective cargo affiliates, have a fleet of 11 dedicated freighters. The company recently completed its short haul fleet renovation process by acquiring new aircraft from the Airbus A320 family, enabling LAN to improve its efficiency and to reduce significantly its CO2 emissions. The fleet renovation is part of the company’s commitment to the protection of the environment.
LAN is one of the few Investment Grade airlines in the world (BBB). The company’s world class quality standards enabled its membership in oneworld™, the global alliance that encompasses the best airlines in the world. For more information please visitwww.lan.com orwww.oneworldalliance.com
CONTACTS IN CHILE | CONTACTS IN NEW YORK | |
Investor Relations | Maria Barona/Pete Majeski | |
gisela.escobar@lan.com | lan@i-advize.com | |
rodrigo.petric@lan.com | i-advize Corporate Communications, Inc. | |
bernardita.sepulveda@lan.com | Tel: (212) 406-3690 | |
Tel: (56-2) 565-8785 |
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Date: June 26, 2009
Lan Airlines S.A. | ||
By: | /s/ Cristián Toro Cañas | |
Cristián Toro Cañas General Counsel |