LATAM Airlines Group S.A. traces its origins to two historic carriers: Chile’s LAN Airlines, founded in 1929 as Línea Aeropostal Santiago–Arica, and Brazil’s TAM Airlines, established in 1961 as Transportes Aéreos Marília. A strategic merger in 2012 created LATAM Airlines Group, marking the birth of Latin America’s largest airline holding company . Rebranding completed in 2016, unified branding debuted with a multi-aircraft rollout under a single LATAM identity.
The group operates passenger and cargo services across South America, North America, Europe, Oceania, and Asia, with its major hubs in Santiago, São Paulo–Guarulhos, and Lima. Its fleet spans over 330 aircraft—including narrow-bodies like the A320 series and wide-bodies such as the Boeing 787 and 777—and supports roughly 150 destinations . LATAM Cargo operates a dedicated freighter fleet of around 21 Boeing 767Fs, significantly boosting capacity since 2019.
LATAM’s reputation rests on its wide regional network, its strong grounding in South American markets, and continuous innovation in fleet and services. It led the region in updating its fleet, securing over 120 aircraft orders through 2030—spanning Airbus A320neo-family and Boeing 787s—while modernizing cabins with Recaro R7 seating, enhanced Wi Fi, and refreshed interiors. A notable visual initiative in 2024 repainted aircraft in national flag liveries—Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Peru, Ecuador—to reinforce cultural identity and regional pride.
The airline is expanding capacity and connectivity. Cargo operations are growing with increased B767F freighter use and more than 15 weekly Europe routes planned. LATAM secured commitments for four Boeing 787 deliveries in 2025, with ten more expected in coming years, and is considering Embraer jets for regional routes. A $2 billion investment in Brazil—including expansion of the São Carlos MRO center to support Boeing 787 maintenance—aims to elevate technical capabilities regionwide. Strategic partnerships, notably with Delta and Qatar Airways each owning ~10%, strengthen its long-haul connectivity.
LATAM continues to leverage its dominant position in Latin America’s underdeveloped aviation market, targeting growth through fleet modernization, route expansion, and elevated service levels aligned with regional travel demand.