Delta and LATAM expand Americas capacity by 31% over four years

Four years into their joint venture, Delta Air Lines and LATAM report an approximate 31% capacity increase in 2026 compared to 2023. Between October 2022 and July 2026, the carriers operated 83,000 flights and offered 20.8 million seats, transporting 17.4 million passengers across an integrated transcontinental network.

The partnership now links North and South America across 28 routes, connecting hubs such as Atlanta, New York-JFK, Los Angeles, and Salt Lake City to South American gateways including São Paulo, Bogotá, Lima, and Buenos Aires. Geographic coverage spans ten countries following the integration of Ecuador in 2024 and Argentina in 2025. Capacity growth varies by country: compared to 2023 levels, combined capacity in 2026 is up roughly 64% in Ecuador, 33% in Brazil, 25% in Peru, and 10% in both Chile and Colombia. In Argentina, capacity expanded by nearly 47% in 2026 relative to 2025.

Beyond schedule coordination and reciprocal frequent flyer privileges, the carriers initiated industrial cooperation on April 21, 2026. Under this agreement, Delta TechOps and LATAM Airlines Brasil collaborate on Airbus A320 component repairs at LATAM’s São Carlos facility, leveraging nine hangars and 22 specialized workshops.