LATAM and Delta review three years of joint venture with 88% capacity growth
They also announced that, since the start of the Joint Venture, they have inaugurated 9 new routes, operated more than 62,000 flights and transported more than 14.5 million passengers
Three years after the launch of their Joint Venture, LATAM Group and Delta take stock and report that since 2022, the agreement has allowed them to increase their combined capacity by 88% (measured in ASK). This translates into nine new routes, more than 62,000 flights operated, and 14.5 million passengers transported between the United States and Canada (North America) and South America (Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, and Uruguay).
Some of the most important milestones during the third year of the agreement were the incorporation of Argentina to the Joint Venture coverage in South America for trips to the United States and Canada and the announcement of new routes such as Lima-Orlando, Buenos Aires-Miami, Guayaquil-New York and Lima-Salt Lake-City. [1]
“The aforementioned capacity growth, combined with the more than 200 destinations served by Delta in the United States and Canada and the more than 130 served by LATAM in South America, means that the Joint Venture plays a fundamental role in connecting the region, offering the largest and most diverse network in terms of destinations and travel options,” said Soledad Berrios, Director of Strategic Alliances for the LATAM group.
With Atlanta (ATL), Boston (BOS), Los Angeles (LAX), Miami (MIA), New York (JFK), Orlando (MCO) and Salt Lake City (SLC) as gateways in North America, and Bogotá (BOG), Cartagena (CTG), Fortaleza (FOR), Lima (LIM), Quito (UIO), Rio de Janeiro (GIG), Santiago (SCL), São Paulo (GRU) and Buenos Aires (EZE) as gateways in South America, the Delta-LATAM Joint Venture operates 30 direct routes, connecting key cities on both continents.
“The joint venture goes beyond connectivity: it's about creating a travel experience customers love, with more destinations, more benefits, and more reasons to choose Delta and LATAM. Together, we're not only bringing regions closer together, but also offering innovative services and enhanced travel options that set a new standard for our customers,” said Alex Antilla, Vice President for Latin America and the Caribbean at Delta Air Lines.
In addition, passengers can access expanded benefits such as accruing miles or points in frequent flyer programs or access to more than 53 Delta Sky Clubs lounges in the United States and six LATAM lounges primarily in South America (Santiago, Buenos Aires, São Paulo, Bogotá, Lima, and Miami). There are also a number of reciprocal benefits for elite members of the Delta SkyMiles and LATAM Pass loyalty programs, such as priority check-in, boarding, and baggage handling, among other advantages.
The Joint Venture has also strengthened cargo operations. Since its inception, the tonnage transported with Delta has increased by 356%, reaching a total of 2,093 tons so far in 2025. Among other advances, the integration of digital tracking systems (e-tracking) and the standardization of both companies' core products stand out. These milestones allow us to offer a more reliable and consistent service across our joint venture network.
Looking ahead, LATAM and Delta remain committed to expanding their network within the joint venture's geographic region, offering innovative customer experiences, and generating new opportunities for their passengers and communities across the Americas.
SOURCE: LATAM GROUP