Delta and LATAM Mark Three Years of Partnership with Record Growth - Get updated on what's happening in tourism!

Three years after forming their joint venture, Delta Air Lines and the LATAM Airlines Group celebrate a milestone in transcontinental cooperation. Since the partnership’s launch in 2022, the airlines have increased their combined capacity by 88% (measured in available seat kilometers, ASKs), introduced nine new routes, and transported 14.5 million passengers between North and South America.

Expanding connections across the Americas

Among the most notable achievements in the third year of the alliance is the addition of Argentina to the joint venture’s South American network and the introduction of new routes such as Lima–Orlando, Buenos Aires–Miami, Guayaquil–New York, and Lima–Salt Lake City.

“Our agreement with LATAM is more than just connectivity: it’s about creating a travel experience 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 joint venture, we’re not only bringing regions closer together but also setting a new standard for innovation and customer experience.”

A growing network of gateways

With Atlanta (ATL), Boston (BOS), Los Angeles (LAX), Miami (MIA), New York (JFK), Orlando (MCO) and Salt Lake City (SLC) serving as North American hubs, 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 major South American gateways, the Delta–LATAM joint venture now operates 30 direct routes connecting key cities across both continents.

“The capacity growth, combined with Delta’s 200-plus destinations in the U.S. and Canada and LATAM’s 130-plus destinations in South America, means our joint venture plays a fundamental role in linking the region,” said Soledad Berrios, Director of Strategic Alliances at the LATAM Group. “Together, we offer the most extensive and diverse network of destinations and travel options across the Americas.”

Enhanced benefits for travelers

Passengers now enjoy integrated advantages across both airlines’ networks — including shared mileage and points accrual in frequent flyer programs, and access to more than 53 Delta Sky Clubs in the U.S. and six LATAM lounges in major Latin American cities such as Santiago, Buenos Aires, São Paulo, Bogotá, Lima, and Miami.

Elite members of Delta SkyMiles and LATAM Pass receive reciprocal benefits such as priority check-in, boarding, and baggage handling, ensuring a seamless travel experience across the joint network.

Cargo operations and digital innovation

Beyond passenger traffic, the joint venture has driven significant growth in air cargo. Since 2022, combined tonnage carried by Delta and LATAM has risen by 356%, reaching 2,093 tons so far in 2025. Both airlines have also integrated digital tracking systems (e-tracking) and standardized key cargo products, ensuring greater reliability and consistency throughout the joint venture network.

Looking ahead

Delta and LATAM plan to continue expanding within the joint venture’s geography, developing new routes and services, and enhancing opportunities for travelers and communities throughout the Americas.

For more information, visit delta.com or latam.com.

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