Monthly UpdateJun 8, 2026, 04:47 PM
LATAM Group May Passengers Up 5% to 7.2M; Capacity +10.8%
AI Summary
LATAM Airlines Group reported strong operating statistics for May 2026, transporting 7.2 million passengers, a 5.0% increase year-over-year. Consolidated capacity (ASK) grew by 10.8%, driven by significant increases in international and domestic operations. Consolidated traffic (RPK) also rose by 9.6%, reflecting growth across all segments. The group expanded its connectivity by reopening and launching several international routes. Cargo operations also saw growth, with capacity (ATK) up 6.0% and tons transported increasing by 2.4%, though the consolidated load factor decreased by 0.9 percentage points.
Key Highlights
- Transported 7.2 million passengers in May 2026, a 5.0% increase year-over-year.
- Consolidated capacity (ASK) increased by 10.8% compared to May 2025.
- International operations capacity grew by 14.9% in May.
- Consolidated traffic (RPK) rose by 9.6% year-over-year.
- International traffic increased by 13.3% in May.
- Reopened/launched international routes: Bogotá–Caracas, Buenos Aires–Rio de Janeiro, Fortaleza–Miami.
- Consolidated load factor was 82.2%, a 0.9 percentage point decrease.
- Cargo capacity (ATK) reached 730 million, up 6.0% year-over-year.
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