LATAM and Delta incorporate 9 new routes between South America and North America on the fourth anniversary of their alliance, promoting connectivity in the region.
Four years after the start of their Joint Venture, LATAM and Delta They continue to expand their operation between South America and North America. Between October 2022 and july of 2026, both airlines operated 83 A thousand flights, They offered more than 20 million seats and transported 17,4 million passengers.
This growth is also reflected in the joint capacity of both companies., what in 2026 projects to be a 31% higher than that recorded in 2023. Since the beginning of the agreement, what's more, have operated 28 joint routes and incorporated nine new routes to its network.
Routes between Delta and LATAM grow
Currently, the Joint Venture allows passengers of both airlines to access more than 300 destinations in USA, Canada and South America. Delta brings more than 200 destinations in the United States and Canada, while LATAM adds more than 130 destinations in South America. The complementarity of both networks and their connection centers has allowed the scope of the agreement to be expanded beyond direct routes.: of the 17,4 million passengers transported since its inception, 9,4 million—more than half—traveled on connecting itineraries, facilitating your access to more destinations throughout the continent.
“The Joint Venture has allowed us to offer our passengers more destinations and better connections, integrating two highly complementary networks. And that value proposition is recognized by our clients.: since the beginning of the agreement, the proportion of passengers who would recommend traveling with LATAM and Delta has increased by 50%”, said Ramiro Alfonsin, Commercial Vice President of Latam Airlines Group.
The expansion of the network has allowed the addition of new strategic connections between South America and North America. Among them, São Paulo–Los Angeles and Buenos Aires–Miami stand out., operated by LATAM, along with increased offering from Atlanta, Delta's main hub and the airport with the highest passenger traffic in the world. From there, The Joint Venture incorporated the Atlanta–Lima routes, operated by LATAM, and Atlanta–Cartagena, operated by Delta. To this were added new Delta frequencies to São Paulo and Bogotá, in addition to seasonal reinforcements towards Santiago and Buenos Aires. This expansion allows passengers to connect with hundreds of destinations in the United States and Canada, in addition to a wide international network.
“During these four years, our Joint Venture with LATAM has continued to grow and evolve, strengthening the connection between North and South America. The increase in capacity, along with the expansion of our network and the benefits available to our customers, demonstrates the value of working together to offer more options and an increasingly connected travel experience”, says Alex Antilla, vice president for Latin America and the Caribbean of Delta Air Lines.
The agreement has also made progress in the integration of benefits for passengers. The partners of LATAM Pass can earn and redeem miles on eligible Delta flights, while Delta SkyMiles members can do so when traveling with LATAM. Customers with higher categories also have access to preferential benefits, as priority boarding, additional luggage, Seat selection, plus access to more than 53 Delta Sky Club lounges in the United States and 6 LATAM lounges in South America and Miami. Since the beginning of the Joint Venture, near 1,4 millions of members have accumulated qualifying miles or points when flying with LATAM or Delta.
The agreement began in 2022 with focus on Chile, Brazil, Peru and Colombia. On 2024 incorporated Ecuador and, on 2025, sumo Argentina, progressively expanding its coverage in South America. The collaboration between both companies also extended to the cargo business, whose planned capacity for 2026 will reach close to 1.600 million ton-kilometers available (ATK).
The next stage of the Joint Venture will be focused on continuing to strengthen connectivity and improve the passenger experience, taking advantage of the potential that still exists to continue growing between South America and North America. The incorporation of the A321XLR aircraft to the LATAM fleet and the modernization process of the Delta fleet will open new opportunities to expand the network, explore new routes and increase frequencies, deepening connectivity between both regions.
The contribution of the Joint Venture in Chile
In Chile, The Joint Venture connects Santiago with Atlanta, Miami, New York and The Angels. Since the beginning of the agreement, Both companies have operated close to 13 A thousand flights, offered 3,6 million seats and transported 3,1 million passengers.
for the summer 2026-2027, LATAM and Delta They will offer about 400 thousand seats from Chile, which represents a growth of 13% regarding summer 2022-2023.
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