LATAM (NYSE: LTM) flies 6.9M passengers, 82.3% loads
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
LATAM Airlines Group reported higher traffic and capacity for April 2026. The group transported 6.9 million passengers, up 2.8% from April 2025, with system revenue passenger-kilometers rising 7.0% to 11,828 million as demand grew across domestic and international routes.
System capacity in available seat-kilometers increased 8.3% to 14,364 million, leading to a slightly lower passenger load factor of 82.3%, down 1.1 percentage points but still solid. Cargo activity was stable, with 91 thousand tons transported and cargo ton-kilometers up 1.9% year-on-year.
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Key Figures
Passengers April 2026: 6.9 million passengers
System RPK April 2026: 11,828 million RPK
System ASK April 2026: 14,364 million ASK
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8 metrics
Passengers April 2026
6.9 million passengers
System passengers in April 2026, up 2.8% vs April 2025
System RPK April 2026
11,828 million RPK
System revenue passenger-kilometers, 7.0% growth vs April 2025
System ASK April 2026
14,364 million ASK
System available seat-kilometers, 8.3% growth vs April 2025
Passenger load factor April 2026
82.3%
System passenger load factor, down 1.1 p.p. year over year
YTD 2026 system RPK
50,673 million RPK
Year-to-date through April 2026, up 11.5% vs 2025
Cargo ATK April 2026
730 million ATK
Cargo available ton-kilometers, 5.2% growth vs April 2025
Cargo tons April 2026
91 thousand tons
Cargo tons transported, 1.2% growth vs April 2025
Cargo load factor April 2026
53.9%
Cargo load factor, down 1.8 p.p. year over year
Key Terms
available seat-kilometers (ASK), revenue passenger-kilometers (RPK), load factor, available ton-kilometers (ATK), +2 more
6 terms
available seat-kilometers (ASK) financial
"LATAM group increased its consolidated capacity, measured in available seat-kilometers (ASK), by 8.3% compared to April 2025."
revenue passenger-kilometers (RPK) financial
"Consolidated traffic, measured in revenue passenger-kilometers (RPK), increased by 7.0% compared to the same period of 2025."
load factor financial
"As a result, the load factor reached 82.3% in April, a decrease of 1.1 percentage points compared to the same month of the previous year."
Load factor is a measure of how efficiently a transportation service, such as a plane, train, or bus, fills its available seats or space over a period of time. It is calculated by dividing the actual number of passengers or usage by the total available capacity. A higher load factor indicates better utilization, which can lead to more profitable operations and is important for investors assessing the efficiency and profitability of transportation companies.
available ton-kilometers (ATK) financial
"Regarding cargo operations, capacity measured in available ton-kilometers (ATK) reached 730 million in April, an increase of 5.2%."
revenue ton kilometers (Cargo) financial
"REVENUE TON KILOMETERS (Cargo) (million) SYSTEM | 394 | 386 | 1.9%."
cargo load factor financial
"CARGO LOAD FACTOR SYSTEM | 53.9% | 55.7% | -1.8p.p."
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 6-K
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REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
May 2026
Commission File Number 1-14728
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LATAM Airlines Group S.A.
(Translation of Registrant’s Name Into English)
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Presidente Riesco 5711, 20th floor
Las Condes
Santiago, Chile
(Address of principal executive offices)
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:
Form 20-F x Form 40-F o
LATAM AIRLINES GROUP S.A.
The following exhibit is attached:
| EXHIBIT NO. | DESCRIPTION | |||||||
| 99.1 | LATAM Airlines Group Operating Statistic | |||||||
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
| Date: May 11, 2026 | LATAM AIRLINES GROUP S.A. | |||||||
| By: | /s/ Ricardo Bottas | |||||||
| Name: | Ricardo Bottas | |||||||
| Title: | Chief Financial Officer | |||||||
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LATAM group transported 6.9 million passengers in April
Operating statistics for April 2026
Santiago, May 11, 2026 - During April, LATAM group transported 6.9 million passengers, representing an increase of 2.8% compared to the same month of 2025. LATAM group increased its consolidated capacity, measured in available seat-kilometers (ASK), by 8.3% compared to April 2025. This growth was driven by an 11.6% increase in international operations, a 6.0% increase in domestic operations of LATAM Airlines’ affiliates in Chile, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru, along with a 4.0% increase in capacity offered by LATAM Airlines Brazil.
Consolidated traffic, measured in revenue passenger-kilometers (RPK), increased by 7.0% compared to the same period of 2025, reflecting growth across all segments. International traffic increased by 10.8%, followed by domestic markets of LATAM Airlines’ affiliates in Chile, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru with 3.3% growth, and LATAM Airlines Brazil domestic traffic growing 2.0% compared to April 2025.
As a result, the load factor reached 82.3% in April, a decrease of 1.1 percentage points compared to the same month of the previous year, though remaining at healthy levels.
Regarding cargo operations, capacity measured in available ton-kilometers (ATK) reached 730 million in April, an increase of 5.2% compared to the same month of the previous year. As a result, 91 thousand tons of cargo were transported during the month.
The following table summarizes the main operating statistics for the month and year-to-date as of April for the main LATAM group business segments:
INVESTOR RELATIONS CONTACT INFORMATION
LATAM Airlines Group S.A.
Investor Relations
InvestorRelations@latam.com
Tel: (56-2) 2565-3844
ir.latam.com
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LATAM GROUP OPERATIONS | April | Year to Date | ||||||||||||||||||
2026 | 2025 | % Change | 2026 | 2025 | % Change | |||||||||||||||
LATAM GROUP PASSENGER OPERATIONS | ||||||||||||||||||||
REVENUE PASSENGER KILOMETERS (million) | ||||||||||||||||||||
SYSTEM | 11,828 | 11,058 | 7.0% | 50,673 | 45,442 | 11.5% | ||||||||||||||
DOMESTIC SSC (1) | 1,821 | 1,763 | 3.3% | 8,054 | 7,821 | 3.0% | ||||||||||||||
DOMESTIC BRAZIL (2) | 3,442 | 3,373 | 2.0% | 14,890 | 13,397 | 11.1% | ||||||||||||||
INTERNATIONAL (3) | 6,565 | 5,923 | 10.8% | 27,729 | 24,223 | 14.5% | ||||||||||||||
AVAILABLE SEAT KILOMETERS (million) | ||||||||||||||||||||
SYSTEM | 14,364 | 13,259 | 8.3% | 59,903 | 54,515 | 9.9% | ||||||||||||||
DOMESTIC SSC (1) | 2,307 | 2,177 | 6.0% | 9,570 | 9,489 | 0.8% | ||||||||||||||
DOMESTIC BRAZIL (2) | 4,291 | 4,126 | 4.0% | 18,172 | 16,533 | 9.9% | ||||||||||||||
INTERNATIONAL (3) | 7,766 | 6,956 | 11.6% | 32,161 | 28,493 | 12.9% | ||||||||||||||
PASSENGER LOAD FACTOR | ||||||||||||||||||||
SYSTEM | 82.3% | 83.4% | -1.1p.p | 84.6% | 83.4% | 1.2p.p | ||||||||||||||
DOMESTIC SSC (1) | 78.9% | 81.0% | -2.0p.p | 84.2% | 82.4% | 1.7p.p | ||||||||||||||
DOMESTIC BRAZIL (2) | 80.2% | 81.8% | -1.6p.p | 81.9% | 81.0% | 0.9p.p | ||||||||||||||
INTERNATIONAL (3) | 84.5% | 85.1% | -0.6p.p | 86.2% | 85.0% | 1.2p.p | ||||||||||||||
PASSENGER BOARDED (thousand) | ||||||||||||||||||||
SYSTEM | 6,910 | 6,723 | 2.8% | 29,790 | 27,691 | 7.6% | ||||||||||||||
DOMESTIC SSC (1) | 2,412 | 2,364 | 2.0% | 10,509 | 10,259 | 2.4% | ||||||||||||||
DOMESTIC BRAZIL (2) | 3,037 | 3,004 | 1.1% | 12,967 | 11,778 | 10.1% | ||||||||||||||
INTERNATIONAL (3) | 1,461 | 1,355 | 7.8% | 6,314 | 5,654 | 11.7% | ||||||||||||||
LATAM GROUP CARGO OPERATIONS | ||||||||||||||||||||
REVENUE TON KILOMETERS (Cargo) (million) | ||||||||||||||||||||
SYSTEM | 394 | 386 | 1.9% | 1,490 | 1,455 | 2.4% | ||||||||||||||
AVAILABLE TON KILOMETERS (Cargo) (million) | ||||||||||||||||||||
SYSTEM | 730 | 693 | 5.2% | 2,885 | 2,709 | 6.5% | ||||||||||||||
CARGO LOAD FACTOR | ||||||||||||||||||||
SYSTEM | 53.9% | 55.7% | -1.8p.p | 51.7% | 53.7% | -2.0p.p | ||||||||||||||
CARGO TONS TRANSPORTED (thousand) | ||||||||||||||||||||
SYSTEM | 91 | 90 | 1.2% | 342 | 334 | 2.6% | ||||||||||||||
(1) Domestic SSC refers to domestic operations of LATAM Airlines Chile, LATAM Airlines Colombia, LATAM Airlines Ecuador and LATAM Airlines Peru. | ||||||||||||||||||||
(2) Domestic Brazil refers to LATAM Airlines Brazil domestic operations. | ||||||||||||||||||||
(3) International refers to international operations of LATAM Airlines Brazil, LATAM Airlines Chile, LATAM Airlines Colombia, LATAM Airlines Ecuador, LATAM Airlines Peru and LATAM Airlines Paraguay. | ||||||||||||||||||||
INVESTOR RELATIONS CONTACT INFORMATION
LATAM Airlines Group S.A.
Investor Relations
InvestorRelations@latam.com
Tel: (56-2) 2565-3844
ir.latam.com
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ABOUT LATAM GROUP
LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and its affiliates are the principal group of airlines in Latin America present in five domestic markets in the region: Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru, in addition to international operations within Latin America and to / from Europe, the United States, Oceania, Africa and the Caribbean.
The group has a fleet of Boeing 767, 777, 787, Airbus A321, A321Neo, A320, A320Neo, and A319 aircraft. Additionally, the Airbus 330, operated under short-term leases, is also part of the current operations.
LATAM Cargo Chile, LATAM Cargo Colombia and LATAM Cargo Brazil are the LATAM group cargo subsidiaries. In addition to having access to the bellies of the passenger affiliate’s aircraft, they have a fleet of 20 freighters. They operate on the LATAM group network as well as international routes that are solely used for freighters. They offer modern infrastructure, a wide variety of services and protection options to meet all customer needs.
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INVESTOR RELATIONS CONTACT INFORMATION
LATAM Airlines Group S.A.
Investor Relations
InvestorRelations@latam.com
Tel: (56-2) 2565-3844
ir.latam.com
FAQ
How many passengers did LATAM (LTM) carry in April 2026?
LATAM carried 6.9 million passengers in April 2026, a 2.8% increase versus April 2025. Growth came from both domestic and international routes, reflecting healthy underlying demand across the group’s key South American markets and long-haul network.
How did LATAM (LTM) passenger traffic change year over year in April 2026?
System passenger traffic measured in revenue passenger-kilometers (RPK) rose 7.0% year over year to 11,828 million. International traffic led with a 10.8% increase, while domestic SSC and Brazil rose 3.3% and 2.0%, respectively.
What was LATAM (LTM) system load factor in April 2026?
LATAM’s system passenger load factor in April 2026 was 82.3%, down 1.1 percentage points from 83.4% a year earlier. The decline reflects capacity growing faster than traffic, even though demand increased across international and domestic segments.
How much did LATAM (LTM) increase capacity in April 2026?
System capacity, measured in available seat-kilometers (ASK), increased 8.3% to 14,364 million in April 2026 versus April 2025. International ASKs grew 11.6%, domestic SSC 6.0%, and domestic Brazil 4.0%, showing broad-based capacity expansion.
How are LATAM (LTM) year-to-date 2026 traffic trends developing?
Year-to-date through April 2026, system RPK reached 50,673 million, up 11.5% from 2025, while system ASK was 59,903 million, up 9.9%. The year-to-date passenger load factor improved to 84.6% from 83.4%.
What were LATAM (LTM) cargo volumes and load factor in April 2026?
Cargo volumes were 91 thousand tons in April 2026, up 1.2% year over year. Cargo revenue ton-kilometers rose 1.9% to 394 million, while the cargo load factor declined to 53.9% from 55.7% as available ton-kilometers expanded faster.