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Delta signs series of codeshare deals with LATM Airlines Group
The deal, covering operations at LATAM Airlines Peru, LATAM Airlines Colombia and LATAM Airlines Ecuador, will start in the first quarter of 2020, subject to applicable regulatory approval.
LATAM touches down in Montego Bay, Jamaica
LATAM Airlines Group has launched a new, non-stop service between its hub in Lima, capital of Peru, and Montego Bay in Jamaica. The three-times weekly frequency arrived for the first time at Sangster International Airport in the Caribbean tourism capital earlier.
Delta to acquire US$1.9bn LATAM stake
Delta Air Lines has revealed it will take a 20 per cent stake in LATAM Airlines Group. The deal, valued at US$1.9 billion, is likely to prove a blow to American Airlines, with the rival carrier having sought a joint-venture with the Chilean-based carrier to grow revenue in South America.
Finnair boosts Latin America connections with LATAM codeshare deal
Finnair customers looking to fly to Latin America are getting a boost thanks to a new codeshare agreement announced with LATAM Airlines Group. The partnership will offer new destinations for Finnair customers, as LATAM’s flights will be the first to be flown to South America with a Finnair code.
LATAM reveals new premium business class in São Paulo
LATAM Airlines Group has unveiled its new premium business class on-board the first Boeing 777. The upgrade is part of a $500 million investment to improve the airline’s passenger experience and includes $400 million in cabin renovations.
LATAM launches on-board recycling scheme
LATAM Airlines Group has unveiled a new ‘Recycle your Journey’ programme. The system will recycle waste from Mercado LATAM, the company’s buy-on-board food service.
Brain recalled to LATAM headquarters for new digital role
Rodrigo Contreras Brain, currently the general director of LATAM Airlines in Europe, will assume a new role at the central LATAM offices in Santiago. He has spent the past six years based in Europe
LATAM Brazil to launch new Munich connection in June
LATAM Airlines Brazil has announced it will commence its non-stop service to Munich, Germany, from São Paulo on June 25th next year with tickets now on sale.
LATAM to launch new flight to Jamaica and Chile next summer
LATAM Airlines Group has announced two new flights from its Lima hub - a new Caribbean destination, Montego Bay in Jamaica, and a direct service to Calama, Chile.
American receives approval for LATAM joint business agreement in Chile
The court of free competition in Chile has approved the joint business agreement between American Airlines and the LATAM Airlines Group for both their passenger and cargo businesses.
LATAM to launch Santiago-Quito connection in April
LATAM Airlines Group has announced that it will offer non-stop flights between Santiago and Quito, Ecuador, starting from April next year.
LATAM launches new app-based digital luggage scanning tool
LATAM Airlines Group has launched an augmented reality tool as part of its mobile application, which enables passengers to check in advance if their hand luggage meets the dimensions of the cabin allowance.