LATAM Airlines Group has announced a 95% reduction in operations during April 2020, in light of border closures and lower demand due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Measures will be evaluated on an ongoing basis based on travel restrictions of different countries as well as demand.
In Brazil, LATAM Airlines Brazil will continue flying to 39 destinations with reduced frequencies, connecting its São Paulo (Guarulhos and Congonhas), Brasília and Fortaleza hubs.
In Chile, LATAM Airlines Group will maintain reduced frequencies to 13 of its 16 destinations, temporarily suspending flights to Rapa Nui, Castro and Osorno. While the operations of LATAM’s affiliates in Peru, Argentina, Colombia and Ecuador remain suspended due to national government restrictions.
The operation of LATAM’s cargo affiliates has not been limited in the same way by border closures and travel restrictions. To support imports, exports and the transport of vital goods in Latin America, LATAM Airlines Group is increasing the capacity of its cargo fleet (in available ton kilometers – ATKs) by more than 15%.
This includes an increase from 21 to 26 weekly flights between South America and the United States, a 20% rise in cargo operations between South America and Europe, as well as the operation of passenger aircraft for select cargo-only services.