LATAM and Delta expand Joint Venture capacity by 31%

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LATAM Airlines and Delta Air Lines are marking four years of their Joint Venture, reporting significant growth in connectivity between North and South America. Between October 2022 and July 2026, the partnership operated approximately 83,000 flights, offering over 20 million seats and transporting 17.4 million passengers.

Combined capacity is projected to be 31% higher in 2026 compared to 2023. The alliance currently provides access to more than 300 destinations across the United States, Canada, and South America. Key routes developed under the agreement include São Paulo to Los Angeles, Buenos Aires to Miami, and Atlanta to Cartagena.

In addition to the partnership milestones, LATAM has announced a new direct route between Santiago, Chile, and Caracas, Venezuela. Scheduled to begin operations on January 3, 2027, the service will feature four weekly frequencies using Airbus A320neo aircraft, aiming to transport over 50,000 passengers in its first year.

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Delta Air Lines · Erika Zarante · LATAM Airlines · LATAM Airlines Group · Turkish Airlines · United States Department of Transportation

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[○ 1 SOURCE] The partnership carried 17.4 million customers between October 2022 and July 2026. news.delta.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Turkish Airlines and LATAM Airlines Colombia signed a codeshare agreement allowing Turkish Airlines to market eight domestic Colombian routes.
[○ 1 SOURCE] LATAM Airlines is offering discounts of up to 71% for international flights and 65% for domestic flights in Chile for Cyber Monday.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Combined capacity increased by approximately 31% in 2026 compared to 2023. news.delta.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Delta Air Lines and LATAM Airlines have completed four years of their Joint Venture partnership. news.delta.com