{"id":173215,"date":"2025-04-09T16:00:14","date_gmt":"2025-04-09T16:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviacionaldia.com\/?p=173215"},"modified":"2025-04-10T12:43:33","modified_gmt":"2025-04-10T12:43:33","slug":"latam-bets-on-new-and-renovated-lounges-to-enhance-airports-experience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviacionaldia.com\/en\/2025\/04\/latam-bets-on-new-and-renovated-lounges-to-enhance-airports-experience.html","title":{"rendered":"LATAM Bets on New and Renovated Lounges to Enhance Airports Experience"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

LATAM Airlines<\/strong> is raising the stakes in customer experience with the strategic implementation and renovation of its VIP lounges at key airports across South America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key Investments: Lima and S\u00e3o Paulo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The opening of the new lounge at Jorge Ch\u00e1vez International Airport in Lima is scheduled for the coming months. With an investment of $10.5 million, it will feature two independent areas\u2014Signature and Premium\u2014spanning 2,450 m\u00b2 and a shared reception. This new facility is expected to serve over 24,000 passengers per month by 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meanwhile, Guarulhos Airport in S\u00e3o Paulo will unveil the largest lounge in Latin America. With an investment of $18 million, it will occupy 4,700 m\u00b2 within Terminal 3. Its opening is projected for 2027, reinforcing the airport\u2019s role as one of the group\u2019s primary regional hubs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Renovation in Bogot\u00e1 and Future Expansion in Miami<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At El Dorado Airport in Bogot\u00e1, LATAM began renovating its lounge in February, investing $500,000. Starting in May, passengers will enjoy a refreshed space with a capacity of 136 seats across 650 m\u00b2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Additionally, an expansion of the lounge at Miami International Airport in the United States is planned for the coming years. The current lounge serves international flights from Concourse J.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Santiago: The Benchmark<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Since 2022, the Santiago lounge has served as the model for LATAM\u2019s new standard: modern architecture, local cultural elements, and comfortable spaces. This facility welcomes an average of 1,500 passengers daily and remains the largest in South America. It features three distinct areas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n