By Juan Pedro Sanchez Zamudio
LATAM Announces Operational Projection for March 2021
LATAM’s operational passenger projection for Mar. 2021 is estimated to reach up to 35% (measured in available seat kilometers – ASK) compared to the same month in 2019, in a pre-pandemic context.
In a press release, the group has planned 675 daily domestic and international flights, connecting 115 destinations in 16 countries. Meanwhile, in Cargo operations, there are more than 1,100 flights scheduled for March, operating with a 13% higher than the same month in 2019.
It is important to mention that all projections are subject to the evolution of the pandemic, as well as travel restrictions in the countries where LATAM operates.
As announced, LATAM Airlines Group reported that its operational passenger estimate for February would reach up to 35% (measured in available seat kilometers – ASK) compared to the same month of the last year. This statistic is lower in relation to last January, in which the operation was 39.8%, in a scenario dominated by the increase in government restrictions on air transport worldwide.
During February 2021, passenger traffic (measured in rented passenger-kilometers – RPK) was 27.3% in relation to the same period in 2019, based on an operation of 35.4% (measured in seats kilometers available – ASK) compared to February 2019. This implied that the load factor decreased 19.2%, reaching 64.9%.
In cargo operations, the load factor was 65.6%, 7.7% over that registered in the same month of 2019.
| Country | Operation projected | Domestic Operations | International Operations |
| Brazil | 39% | 65% (92 routes – 345 daily flights) | 16% (11 routes) |
| Chile | 28% | 49% (18 routes – 84 daily flights) | 20% (12 routes) |
| Colombia | 58% | 90% (24 routes – 107 daily flights) | 26% (2 routes) |
| Peru | 29% | 48% (18 routes – 74 daily flights) | 23% (15 routes) |
| Ecuador | 23% | 52% (6 routes – 16 daily flights) | 14% (3 routes) |
| March 2019 | March 2020 | |
| LATAM Airlines Group | 35% | 48% |
| Brazil | 39% | 49% |
| Chile | 28% | 41% |
| Colombia | 58% | 83% |
| Peru | 29% | 53% |
| Ecuador | 23% | 48% |
The special offer, available for tickets issued until March 31, allows travelers to have full flexibility and 100% refunds on flight reservations to any South American destination from Europe.
LATAM Airlines brings Latin America closer to European travelers with a special offer that allows travelers to buy their flights from Europe to any destination in South America with total flexibility, with the possibility of canceling even moments before the flight at no cost and with a refund of the 100% of the amount of the ticket.
The offer is valid for any LATAM fare between Europe and South America, in Economy and Premium Business cabin, for purchases made from March 10 to March 31, and applies to any flight date.
By this special offer, the carrier encourages travelers to plan their trips in advance, offering the guarantee of free cancellation and full refund. This offer is available on the airline’s website and at travel agencies.
The three things Juan Pedro loves most about aviation are aircraft, airports, and traveling thousands of miles in just a few hours. What he enjoys the most about aviation is that it is easier and cheaper to travel around the world and this gives you the opportunity to visit places you thought were too far away. He has traveled to different destinations in North, Central, South America and Asia. Born, raised and still living in Perú, Juan is a lawyer, soccer lover, foodie, passionate traveler, dog lover, millennial and curious by nature.
