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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.
Edgar Andrade, commercial manager, LATAM Airlines (Spanish)
Edgar Andrade, commercial manager with LATAM Airlines, speaks to Breaking Travel News as the carrier picks up the title of South America’s Leading Airline at the World Travel Awards Latin America Ceremony in Ecuador.
LATAM touches down in Lisbon for the first time
The arrival of LATAM Airlines Brazil flight JJ8178 marks the beginning of five weekly non-stop flights between São Paulo/Guarulhos and the Portuguese capital.
LATAM unveils $400m cabin upgrade programme
LATAM Airlines has unveiled plans to renovate the cabins of two-thirds of its global fleet with a $400 million investment. The company will revamp the interior of more than 200 aircraft over the next two years with passengers being able to fly on the first renovated aircraft before the end of 2018.