Chile closes its borders and LATAM cancels flights

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The government of Chile announced the closure of its borders and as a consequence LATAM Airlines cancels flights.

Once again, governments begin to take actions contrary to the recovery of the airline industry and tourism, affecting thousands of jobs and the local economy.

In this way, Chile takes a step back again and announces the following restrictive measures for flights and closure of its borders:

  • The initial measurements from the 5 April at 05:00 hours until 1 June 2021.
  • It is restricted by 60 days travel abroad for both Chilean citizens and foreigners residing in Chile.
  • Travel abroad will only be authorized for urgent reasons or considered humanitarian.
  • are prohibited by 60 days the entry of foreigners to Chile, except in cases where the consular unit of the country of origin has authorized it.

As for travelers who still have the possibility of entering Chile, they must continue to comply with the conditions indicated here.:

Test requirements to enter Chile by air

Given the announcement made by the Chilean government regarding travel restrictions to and from abroad, LATAM Airlines Group informed the suspension of its scheduled international flights to and from Chile as of 5 of April, date on which the measure of the authority becomes effective. Nevertheless, with the objective of maintaining the connectivity of the country, LATAM will maintain a reduced operation during the period of this restriction to allow the repatriation of residents or citizens or for foreigners who wish to leave Chile.

LATAM also informs that passengers who are affected by the measure announced by the Government will be able to change the dates of their tickets at no cost..

You can review your change options or cancel your flights to Chile on the LATAM website or the airline with which you purchased your tickets..

For more information contact your airline or enter the respective website with your reservation code.

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