About LAN Airlines (LATAM)
LAN Airlines was South America's largest airline, operating as the flag carrier of Chile before merging with Brazil's TAM Airlines in 2012 to form LATAM Airlines Group—the largest airline group in Latin America. LATAM serves over 140 destinations across 26 countries in South America, North America, Europe, and the Caribbean, with hubs in Santiago, Lima, Bogotá, São Paulo, and Buenos Aires.
The LATAM brand covers the full spectrum of the former LAN and TAM networks, making it the dominant carrier for travelers connecting to and within South America. Their international routes connect major South American cities with North American hubs (Miami, New York, Los Angeles) and European destinations, while their domestic networks provide comprehensive coverage within Chile, Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, and Argentina.
LATAM Pass is the loyalty program that rewards frequent flyers with miles redeemable across the LATAM network and oneworld alliance partners. Booking directly through LATAM's website typically provides the best promotional fares, and flexible date searches reveal significant price variations that reward travelers with scheduling flexibility.
Quick Savings Tips
- LATAM Pass miles are redeemable across the oneworld alliance for global redemption options
- Flexible date search reveals large price swings—often 30–40% difference across nearby dates
- Book direct on LATAM.com for promotional fares not always available on OTA platforms
- Promotional fare sales typically run in January and August for international routes
- Compare with Avianca and Copa Airlines for South American routing alternatives