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Delta and LATAM Celebrate Three Years of Their Joint Venture with 88% Capacity Growth

Dergam Mousa

Three years after the launch of their Joint Venture, Delta Air Lines and LATAM Airlines have taken stock of their agreement, reporting positive results. Since 2022, the collaboration has enabled an 88% increase in combined capacity, measured in Available Seat Kilometers (ASKs). This growth has resulted in nine new routes, over 62,000 operated flights, and 14.5 million passengers carried between the United States, Canada, and South America — including Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, and Uruguay.

Route Expansion and Regional Presence

A key milestone during the alliance’s third year was the addition of Argentina to the agreement, strengthening coverage in South America for travel between the Americas.

Notable new routes include Lima-Orlando, Buenos Aires-Miami, Guayaquil-New York, and Lima-Salt Lake City, significantly expanding connectivity options for passengers.

“Our agreement with LATAM is about more than connectivity: it’s about creating a travel experience that customers love, with more destinations, more benefits, and more reasons to choose Delta and LATAM,” said Alex Antilla, Vice President for Latin America and the Caribbean at Delta Air Lines. “Through this alliance, we are not only bringing regions closer together, but we are also offering innovative services and enhanced travel options that set a new standard for our customers.”

A Robust Network Between Both Continents

The Delta-LATAM Joint Venture operates 30 direct routes, connecting key cities through seven gateways in North America — Atlanta (ATL), Boston (BOS), Los Angeles (LAX), Miami (MIA), New York (JFK), Orlando (MCO), and Salt Lake City (SLC) — and nine in South America — Bogotá (BOG), Cartagena (CTG), Fortaleza (FOR), Lima (LIM), Quito (UIO), Rio de Janeiro (GIG), Santiago (SCL), São Paulo (GRU), and Buenos Aires (EZE).

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“The growth in capacity, coupled with Delta’s more than 200 destinations in the United States and Canada and LATAM’s more than 130 destinations in South America, demonstrates that this alliance plays a fundamental role in connecting the region,” said Soledad Berrios, Director of Strategic Alliances for the LATAM group. “Together, we offer the largest and most diverse network in terms of destinations and travel options.”

More Benefits for Frequent Flyers

Travelers enjoy joint benefits, such as earning miles or points in the SkyMiles and LATAM Pass programs, plus access to more than 53 Delta Sky Club lounges in the United States and six LATAM lounges located primarily in Santiago, Buenos Aires, São Paulo, Bogotá, Lima, and Miami.

Elite members of both programs also receive priority check-in, boarding, and baggage handling, among other advantages.

Cargo Transport Growth

The agreement has also strengthened cargo operations. Since its inception, the combined cargo volume transported with Delta has increased by 356%, reaching a total of 2,093 tons through 2025.

Key advancements include the integration of digital tracking systems (e-tracking) and the standardization of both airlines’ main products, ensuring a more reliable and consistent service across the alliance’s entire network.

Looking to Future

Delta and LATAM have reaffirmed their commitment to continue expanding their network within the territory covered by the agreement, innovating in the customer experience, and generating new opportunities for passengers and communities across the Americas.

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