Latam Airlines

LATAM Airlines shareholders approved a share repurchase program allowing up to 5% of the group’s stock (about 28.71 billion shares) at a meeting on 3 August 2026. The 5% cap corresponds to a market value of approximately US$15.5 billion as of the end of 2025.

LATAM Airlines Group has initiated a 5% share buyback worth up to USD 671 million, marking the first such move by a Latin American carrier. This action aligns with the airline's ongoing post-Chapter-11 recovery efforts.

LATAM Airlines has requested three policy changes from Colombia’s new government: enforcing WASG-aligned slot monitoring at Bogotá’s El Dorado airport, reducing the VAT on air tickets to 5%, and implementing 24-hour airport operations.

Latam Airlines increased flight capacity by nearly 11% in May and introduced new routes in Brazil, but ticket prices remain high due to rising fuel costs and a strong real currency. The airline's expansion has not led to lower fares as operational expenses continue to climb.

Brazil’s federal police detained a Spanish citizen at Sao Paulo’s Guarulhos airport for racism, the latest high-profile arrest of a foreign tourist under Brazil’s strict anti-racism laws, which carry penalties of two to five years imprisonment and fines. The incident occurred after a Latam Airlines flight crew from Sao Luis reported the case to authorities.

Latam Airlines has changed its guidance on fuel cost despite experiencing a profit jump. The airline operates aircrafts at Congonhas Airport in Sao Paulo. This change in guidance may impact the company's future financial performance.