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LATAM Airlines Group S.A., commonly known as LATAM Airlines, is Latin America’s largest airline holding company, headquartered in Santiago, Chile. Formed through the merger of Chile’s LAN Airlines and Brazil’s TAM Linhas Aéreas on June 22, 2012, LATAM operates as a unified brand under the Oneworld alliance, having transitioned from Star Alliance in 2020 following Delta Air Lines’ acquisition of a 20% stake. With major hubs at Santiago’s Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL), São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU), Lima’s Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM), and Bogotá’s El Dorado International Airport (BOG), LATAM serves 137 destinations in 24 countries, including domestic routes in Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, and international flights to North America, Europe, Asia, and Oceania. Known for its modern fleet, sustainable practices, and reliable service, LATAM carried over 74 million passengers in 2024, operating a fleet of 315 aircraft. Its slogan, “Always with you,” reflects its commitment to connecting Latin America with the world.
LATAM’s origins trace to LAN Chile, founded in 1929 by Chilean Air Force Commodore Arturo Merino Benítez as Línea Aeropostal Santiago-Arica, later rebranded as Línea Aérea Nacional (LAN). TAM Linhas Aéreas, established in 1976, grew into Brazil’s leading carrier. The 2010 non-binding merger agreement between LAN and TAM, finalized in 2012, created LATAM Airlines Group, approved by Chilean and Brazilian authorities with conditions like relinquishing four São Paulo–Santiago slot pairs and exiting Star Alliance. The unified LATAM brand was unveiled in 2015, with a new livery rolled out by 2018. LATAM faced financial strain, filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the U.S. on May 26, 2020, due to COVID-19, but emerged in 2022 with restructured finances. Delta’s $1.9 billion acquisition of a 20% stake in 2019 strengthened U.S.–Latin America connectivity. Key milestones include the 2017 Santiago–Melbourne route, the southernmost commercial point-to-point flight, and new 2025 routes like Guarulhos–Fernando de Noronha.
LATAM operates an extensive network from hubs in Santiago (SCL), São Paulo (GRU), Lima (LIM), and Bogotá (BOG), with secondary hubs in Guayaquil, Quito, and Asunción. Its 137 destinations include 17 domestic routes in Chile, 40 in Brazil, and international cities like New York, Miami, London, Madrid, Sydney, and Auckland. The airline operates over 1,400 weekly flights, with 170 weekly U.S.–South America services via its Delta partnership. Codeshare agreements with Delta, Aerolíneas Argentinas (2025), Air Tahiti Nui (2025), and others expand access to over 300 destinations. Notable routes include Santiago–Melbourne (15 hours westbound, 11,300 km) and Bogotá–Orlando (2023). LATAM Cargo, with 18 freighters, serves 144 destinations, transporting 900,000 tonnes annually, including pharmaceuticals and perishables, with CEIV Pharma certification.