LATAM has just scheduled an increase of approximately 50% in the number of flights on 7 long-haul international routes departing from Brazil starting this October, compared to the previous month. Starting in the last week of the month, the company will add 13 weekly flights on these routes that connect São Paulo/Guarulhos airport, the company's largest hub, to destinations increasingly sought after by Brazilians, which are Orlando, Los Angeles, Johannesburg, Milan, Rome, Lisbon and Barcelona. LATAM had already scheduled and announced increases for most of these routes starting this month., however, with the demand for international flights in Brazil increasing even more, the company decided to further strengthen its offer, which aims to increase Brazil's international connectivity. Flight tickets for the new operations are now available on latam.com and other sales channels.
“LATAM is the airline that connects Brazil the most to the world, with its own flights to 90 airports abroad. Throughout the year, we have seen a gradual increase in demand for international flights on these routes, which are widely used by Brazilians for both business and leisure around the world. Our hub in Guarulhos plays a key role in this expansion, allowing us to increase the number of flights in a sustainable manner. This reinforces our commitment to providing Brazilians with greater global connectivity, facilitating access to international destinations,” says Aline Mafra, Sales and Marketing Director at LATAM Brazil.
LATAM Brazil's international destinations departing from São Paulo/Guarulhos will receive the following increases starting in the fourth quarter of 2024:
The São Paulo/Guarulhos–Barcelona route will have 27 weekly flights from October 4th with the 777-300ER aircraft, a larger aircraft that offers a 16% increase in the number of seats, with 38 in Business, 50 in Economy+ and 322 in Economy, totaling 410 seats. The route will maintain the number of 4 weekly frequencies.
The São Paulo/Guarulhos – Lisbon route will see a significant increase in frequency, going from 7 to 13 times a week from October 28, 2024, using Boeing 777-300ER and 787-9 aircraft, with capacity for 300 engers, 30 in Business, 57 in Economy+ and 213 in Economy.
The São Paulo/Guarulhos–Rome Fiumicino route will increase from 5 to 6 times per week from October 30, 2024, with 4 frequencies operated by the 777-300ER and the other 2 by the 787-9.
In addition, the São Paulo/Guarulhos–Milan Malpensa route will also increase from 5 to 6 times a week, starting October 27, 2024, with the 777-300ER aircraft.
In the United States, starting October 27, 2024, the frequency of flights on the Paulo/Guarulhos-Orlando route will increase from 4 to 7 times a week, using the Boeing 787-9 aircraft.
The São Paulo/Guarulhos–Los Angeles route will increase from 3 to 4 times a week, starting October 31, 2024, also with the Boeing 787-9 aircraft.
Finally, in South Africa, the São Paulo/Guarulhos-Johannesburg route will increase from 3 to 4 weekly frequencies starting October 28, with Boeing 787-9 aircraft.
LATAM’S SANTIAGO-SYDNEY IS ANOTHER INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT OPTION IN OCTOBER
In addition to the increase in international routes departing from Brazil, starting October 27 of this year, LATAM Group engers will be able to travel the 11.300 km route between Santiago, Chile and Sydney, Australia, on a direct flight between the two cities. With 4 weekly flights, up to 1.200 engers will be able to enjoy the convenience of traveling to Oceania in less than 15 hours, reducing travel time by 4 hours compared to a flight that stops in Auckland, New Zealand.
Flights from the Chilean capital to Sydney will depart every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday at 01:40 (local time), arriving at their destination at 06:30 (local time). Flights from Sydney will depart every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday at 12:10 (local time), arriving in Santiago at 11:00 (local time). Brazilian engers wishing to visit New Zealand will now be able to purchase tickets for the route from São Paulo/Guarulhos, with Santiago as a connection.
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