LATAM is the flag carrier of Chile and the largest airline in South America, with subsidiary companies located in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, and Peru. Headquartered in Santiago, Chile, it began operating under the name LATAM in 2012 after a merger between the Chilean airline LAN and the Brazilian carrier TAM. It operates routes all over Latin America, as well as 17 destinations across the United States. It offers competitively priced business class fares, making it a popular choice for frequent travelers to South America. However, because LATAM is not currently part of any major airline alliance, it can be harder to accrue mileage points and rewards.
October 01, 2022
LATAM has four main hubs it operates out of - The Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport in Santiago, El Dorado International Airport in Bogota, Jorge Chavez International Airport in Lima, and Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. While primarily focused on South America, LATAM’s 140 global destinations include options in Europe, Australia and the United States. Currently, the airline's only U.S destinations are Boston, New York and Los Angeles. LATAM conducts roughly 1,200 flights daily and has approximately 300 aircraft in its fleet.
LATAM Pass is the frequent flyer program for LATAM, and it’s free to join. Whereas points are primarily earned by flying with LATAM, they can also be acquired by spending nights in certain hotels, such as Hyatt and Starwood, or by booking car rentals. Unlike other loyalty programmes, you can’t earn miles by spending with selected credit cards.
Points can be redeemed in several ways, including on airfare, cabin upgrades or holiday services. However, as with most frequent flyer programmes, buying flights generally represents the best value for money.
Passengers who spend enough time in the air with LATAM can gain elite status. This is done in one of two ways, either by flying a certain number of qualifying segments, or racking up qualifying points, which can only be earned by spending money on airfare with LATAM. There are five tiers to the elite status, each providing progressively better perks and benefits, such as free upgrades and lounge access.
Gold Level - 15,000 qualifying points or 20 segments
Seat selection
Priority boarding
Priority baggage on international flights
Courtesy upgrades with coupons
33% more miles earned
Gold Plus - 30,000 qualifying points or 35 segments
All the benefits of Gold
Domestic flights moved forward or postponed within the same day
67% more miles earned
Platinum - 40,000 qualifying points or 45 qualifying segments
All the benefits of Gold Plus
LATAM + seat
LATAM and partner airline lounges
Extra checked bag
Preferential service from the call centre
133% more miles earned
Black - 75,000 qualifying points or 75 qualifying segments
All the benefits of Platinum
Preferential support at airports
International flights moved forward or postponed within the same day
Exclusive events and pre-sales
167% more miles earned
Black Signature - 160,000 qualifying points or 120 qualifying segments
All the benefits of Black
Priority check-in for a companion
Executive airport services
200% more miles earned
LATAM has three different types of fare available:
Economy
Last to board
Standard seating
Free entertainment on 12-inch screens
Free food on flights longer than 7 hours
Economy has four booking categories:
Basic:
Carry on only
No miles earned
Light:
Carry on only
Miles earned
Plus:
One carry-on
Between one and two checked-in bags
Miles earned
Choose seat
Top:
One carry-on
Between one and two checked-in bags
Miles earned
Choose seat
Allow changes
Premium Economy
Carry-on
2-3 checked-in bags (depending on flight)
Priority boarding
Priority check-in
Access to VIP LATAM lounge within Latin America
More comfortable seats
Premium menu options
Premium Business
Carry-on
2-3 checked-in bags (depending on flight)
Priority boarding
Priority check-in
Access to VIP LATAM lounge
180 reclinable seats
Restaurant quality food
Amenity kit
All passengers are allowed to bring one personal item and one carry-on as standard. Premium economy and premium business passengers can also bring 2-3 checked-in bags. Weight limitations are between 23-32kg, depending on the route.
Charges for additional, overweight or oversized bags are listed below:
Flights within South America
Overweight bag (23-32kg): $100
Overweight bag (32-45kg): $200
Oversized bag: $75
Extra cabin bag: $70
Flights between South America and Central America / Caribbean
Overweight bag (23-32kg): $100
Overweight bag (32-45kg): $200
Oversized bag: $125
Extra cabin bag: $70
Flights within Oceania
Overweight bag (23-32kg): $75
Overweight bag (32-45kg): $150
Oversized bag: $125
Extra cabin bag: $70
Other international flights
Overweight bag (23-32kg): $100
Overweight bag (32-45kg): $200
Oversized bag: $125
Extra cabin bag: $70-$200
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