LATAM Airlines

The US and South American airline companies are awaiting US government approval for their proposed joint venture.

LATAM Airlines Group operated 49.7% of 2019 capacity levels in the third quarter, a significant improvement considering the COVID-19 border restrictions still in place in a number of South American countries in which it operates.

The airline is doing relatively well in domestic markets, but international flying is lagging.

Heathrow is the latest addition as LATAM reconnects with Europe.

Even as domestic market prospects brighten, international flying is still a challenge for LATAM.

The sustainability agenda is already an important factor as the airline chooses 'the places where we're flying.'

The airline has outlined a number of routes to be restarted or expanded in terms of frequencies.

LATAM Airlines Group is the latest operator in Latin America working to strike a fleet balance and has asked the bankruptcy court overseeing its restructuring to approve the purchase of 28 new Airbus narrowbodies.

Without a partnership between Delta and LATAM, American will have an unfair advantage in Latin America, Delta and LATAM argue.

The carrier plans to serve 49 destinations in Brazil by the end of the year—five more than were offered before the pandemic.

The move follows LATAM shuttering its domestic operation in Argentina last year after the country closed off its airspace.

The Peruvian market leader is currently LATAM Airlines Peru.

Following Argentina’s recent decision to lower the cap of passengers arriving on international flights, LATAM Airlines group has been forced to cancel service from Brazil and Chile to the neighboring country.

Decision makers from IAG Cargo, MASkargo, UPS and Emirates SkyCargo have confirmed their attendance at the brand-new event dedicated to air cargo network development.

Two new routes are being launched as the carrier plans to restore domestic capacity back to pre-pandemic levels.

Reservations have opened for two routes to the US city, which has been absent from the airline’s network for nearly 10 years.

Azul revealed the agreement has now been terminated and the airline has instead hired advisors to explore industry consolidation opportunities in the region.

The partnership covering domestic routes has been in place since last August.

The tie-up is still being reviewed in other countries, including Chile.

LATAM Airlines Group and Delta Air Lines have received approval from the Colombian government for their joint venture (JV).

LATAM Airlines Group has reached a deal with Boeing to terminate orders for five widebody aircraft as it continues to restructure under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

A surge in coronavirus cases and low vaccination rates in some of South America’s key markets are stalling the recovery of air travel in the region, creating uncertainty for some operators that just a few months ago believed the worst was behind them.

LATAM Airlines Group is using its Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization to retire its Airbus A350 widebodies, which will streamline its twin-aisle fleet to all Boeing aircraft.

LATAM Airlines Group has suspended most of its international flights to and from Chile after the government instituted restrictions on international travel.

LATAM Airlines Group aims to exit Chapter 11 bankruptcy by the end of 2021 and believes its restructuring process will improve the company’s competitive position going forward, particularly in key markets such as Colombia.