Latam closes 2025 with record of 87.4 million passengers

Latam group transported 87.4 million passengers in 2025, a 6.6% increase from the previous year, driven by domestic demand in Brazil and international travel. In December, it carried 7.9 million passengers with an 84.5% occupancy rate. The airline expanded its network with 10 new routes, now connecting 160 destinations in 27 countries.

Latam Airlines group ended 2025 with a record of 87.4 million passengers carried, marking a 6.6% growth compared to 2024. This rise was fueled by robust domestic demand in Brazil and a surge in international trips, according to the company's operational statistics.

In December 2025, Latam transported 7.9 million passengers, 7.6% more than in the same month the previous year. Consolidated capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), rose 10.9%, while traffic in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK) increased 10.5%. This led to an occupancy factor of 84.5% for the month.

Network expansion was significant: ten new routes were launched in December, including two long-haul international ones such as Santiago-Buenos Aires (Ezeiza)-Miami and Guayaquil-New York. Throughout 2025, the airline opened eight new destinations, highlighting Fernando de Noronha, Curazao, and Tucumán. Latam now connects 160 destinations in 27 countries.

In the cargo segment, consolidated capacity reached 731 million available ton-kilometers (ATK) in December. Routes with the highest daily flight frequency included Cuzco-Lima, São Paulo (Congonhas)-Río de Janeiro (Santos Dumont), Bogotá-Medellín, Arequipa-Lima, and Brasilia-São Paulo (Congonhas).

Roberto Alvo, CEO of Latam Airlines Group, addressed regional challenges: “We have a hurdle in air infrastructure that limits growth possibilities.” In Colombia, the airline carried 10 million passengers over the year.

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Airport scene illustrating new 2026 nonstop airline routes connecting US, UAE to global destinations.
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Several airlines announce new nonstop routes for 2026

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Major airlines including Alaska, American, Delta, JetBlue, United, Starlux, Air Arabia, and Southwest have revealed plans for new nonstop international flights starting in 2026. These routes connect various U.S. and UAE cities to destinations in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, the Caribbean, and Central America. The expansions aim to enhance travel options for leisure and business passengers.

Corporación América Airports announced an 8.8% year-over-year increase in passenger traffic for January 2026, reaching 7.609 million passengers. The growth was primarily driven by strong performances in Argentina, Brazil, and Italy. International traffic rose by 14.8%, while domestic and transit segments also saw gains.

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Argentina kicks off 2026 with a revamped air map, adding over a dozen direct international flights, the arrival of foreign airlines, and enhanced connectivity from interior airports. This expansion follows a record-breaking year for passengers in 2025 and responds to outbound tourism demand. The routes aim to serve departing travelers and bolster regional ties.

Gol Linhas Aéreas announced on Thursday new international routes from Rio de Janeiro, including flights to Paris and Lisbon, plus expansion to Orlando and New York. The airline is betting on Galeão Airport as a hub for these connections and introducing a new business class. The Airbus A330-900 aircraft will be added to the fleet between 2026 and 2027.

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Following the reopening of Venezuelan airspace ordered by U.S. President Donald Trump at the end of January, several Colombian airlines have announced the resumption of operations to Caracas. Avianca, Latam, and Wingo are leading this reactivation, with direct routes from Bogotá and Medellín starting in February 2026. These steps aim to strengthen regional connectivity and trade.

Despite headwinds like Russian airspace restrictions, Chinese travellers are driving leisure and business bookings, keeping Air France-KLM optimistic about the China-Europe market. The company reported a 6 per cent year-on-year increase in unit revenue from its Asian market, with a passenger load factor of 89 per cent. Greater China general manager Steven van Wijk affirmed the airline's long-term commitment to the region.

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Colombia's national government has launched the Christmas Exodus Plan to ensure mobility during the year-end holidays, focusing on airfare monitoring and enhanced road inspections. It projects over 4 million vehicles and 3.28 million air passengers from December 19, 2025, to January 5, 2026.

 

 

 

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