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LATAM Reduces International Flights by 30 Percent

LATAM Reduces International Flights by 30 Percent. The LATAM Airlines group reduced its international flights by 30% during the months of April and May, while the countries closed their borders to stop the spread of the coronavirus epidemic.

Due to reduced demand and government restrictions stemming from the pandemic, the airline group reduced flights from South America to Europe and the United States from April 1 to May 30.

LATAM Reduces International Flights by 30 Percent, Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

LATAM Reduces International Flights by 30 Percent, Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

"Faced with this complex and extraordinarily dynamic scenario, LATAM is taking immediate and responsible steps to safeguard the group's long-term sustainability, while seeking to secure passenger travel plans and protect the jobs of the group's 43,000 employees." , says sales manager Roberto Alvo.

Other measures include the suspension of new investments and hires, as well as incentives for unpaid vacations and the postponement of vacations.

LATAM indicates that its internal markets have not been affected and that there will be no changes in national flight routes.

Cirium's schedule data shows that the group has planned 504 flights to the United States and Europe from South America for March. LATAM has suspended its forecasts for 2020.
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