LAN/TAM Merger: How would their alliance selection affect QF's SCL plans?
 

As one of the Chilean government's conditions on approving a merger between LAN and TAM is that the merged airline either be in only one of oneworld or Star Alliance, according to this USA Today article.

Should LAN/TAM shift to Star Alliance, how would this potentially affect QF's decision to use SCL as a hub with LAN to connect to South America through oneworld connections?