Delta Air Lines
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Four years after launching their joint venture, Delta Air Lines and LATAM Airlines say their combined capacity between North and South America has grown about 31% since 2023. The partnership has carried 17.4 million passengers across 83,000 flights, with a network of 28 routes and more than half of passengers connecting.
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Four years after launching their joint venture, Delta Air Lines and LATAM Airlines say their combined capacity between North and South America has grown about 31% since 2023. The partnership has carried 17.4 million passengers across 83,000 flights, with a network of 28 routes and more than half of passengers connecting.
LATAM Airlines Peru has deferred a planned $1.5 billion investment in the country, citing airport taxes. The decision highlights how airport cost structures can affect airline investment plans and the pace of network, fleet or infrastructure commitments in an important South American market.
LATAM Cargo Ecuador is targeting a mid-fourth-quarter 2026 debut for operations to the United States, adding a planned Ecuador-U.S. cargo link to LATAM’s regional logistics network. The move would expand the carrier’s presence in the Ecuadorian market and create additional air-freight capacity between Ecuador and the U.S.
LATAM Airlines Colombia has opened a new operating base at Medellín, expanding the carrier’s presence in Colombia. The move is expected to support its local operations and network strategy, although the available report does not provide details on routes, fleet allocation or capacity growth.
LATAM has selected Curitiba as a maintenance base for its Embraer E195-E2 fleet, creating a dedicated location for supporting the type. The decision links the airline’s regional aircraft operations with local MRO capability in Brazil.
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LATAM Airlines Group has arranged approximately $505 million in long-term financing to support delivery of 11 aircraft in 2026, including Airbus A321neos and Embraer E195-E2s. The funding will accelerate fleet renewal and expansion as the group adds newer-generation aircraft to its network.
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Hong Kong International Airport handled 5.62 million passengers in July, up 8.4% year over year, while Brazil’s market grew 2.4% to 11.9 million travelers and domestic traffic reached a record 9.2 million. India moved in the opposite direction, with domestic traffic down 4.8% to 12 million.
Emirates is reportedly nearing approval for a fifth-freedom service linking Milan and Lima, allowing the Dubai-based carrier to sell traffic between Italy and Peru. Los Angeles, São Paulo and Mexico City are also under consideration, signaling a possible expansion of Emirates’ Italy-based network strategy.
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