Delta and Latam increase Americas capacity by 31% under joint venture
Operating 28 joint routes across North and South America, the partnership plans substantial capacity growth in 2026 following four years of network integration.
According to Latam, the joint venture established in 2022 with Delta continues its network expansion across the Americas. For 2026, the partner airlines project a 31% increase in scheduled capacity compared to 2023.
Since the inception of the cooperation, nine new routes have been opened, operating a total of 28 joint connections. The new links include São Paulo - Los Angeles, Buenos Aires - Miami, Atlanta - Lima, and Atlanta - Cartagena. Today, the scope of the agreement covers over 300 destinations throughout the United States, Canada, and South America.
Between October 2022 and July 2026, Latam and Delta completed approximately 83,000 flights, providing over 20 million seats and carrying 17.4 million passengers. Over half of these customers, representing around 9.4 million travelers, relied on connecting flights.
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