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Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
LATAM Airlines June 2025 Traffic Improves Year Over Year
LATAM Airlines Group (LTM) reported a year-over-year increase in revenue passenger-kilometers (RPK: a measure of air traffic) for June 2025. LATAM Airlines reported a 10.7% year-over-year increase in consolidated capacity, measured in available seat-kilometers (ASK). The uptick was driven by a 13.9% increase in LATAM Airlines Brazil's domestic capacity, partly owing to the temporary closure of Salgado Filho International Airport (POA) in Porto Alegre during 2024, as well as a 12.3% increase in the group's international capacity. In the Brazilian domestic market, new routes from Aracaju to Congonhas and from Fortaleza to Juazeiro do Norte were launched during June. Internationally, a connection between Bariloche in Argentina and Guarulhos in Brazil was launched. LTM's consolidated traffic, measured in revenue passenger-kilometers (RPK), increased 10.2% year over year. Although traffic improved on a year-over-year basis, it failed to outpace capacity expansion. As a result, the consolidated load factor (percentage of seats filled by passengers) fell by 0.4 percentage points from June 2024 to 83.8% in June 2025, maintaining healthy load factors across all business segments. During the month, LATAM Airlines transported almost 7 million passengers, an increase of 7.3% year over year. Year to date, LATAM Airlines has transported more than 41.5 million passengers across its network. LATAM Airlines currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here. Apart from LATAM Airlines, other airline companies that have reported traffic numbers for June 2025 are Ryanair Holdings RYAAY and Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion, S.A.B. de C.V. (VLRS). European carrier, Ryanair, reported solid traffic numbers for June 2025, driven by upbeat air-travel demand. The number of passengers transported on Ryanair flights was 19.9 million in June 2025, reflecting a 3% year-over-year increase. Apart from a year-over-year surge, RYAAY's June traffic also reflects a straight six-month improvement at a stretch from the beginning of 2025. RYAAY's June traffic was higher than the May reading of 19.6 million, the April reading of 18.3 million, the March reading of 15 million, the February reading of 12.6 million and the January reading of 12.4 million. The June load factor of 95% remained flat on a year-over-year basis and sequential basis, reflecting consistent passenger demand for the airline's services. However, the June load factor of 95% was higher than the load factor of 93% reported in April and March, the load factor of 92% reported in February 2025 and 91% reported in January 2025. Although more than 800 flights were canceled due to the Middle East conflict, RYAAY operated more than 109,000 flights in June 2025. This marks an improvement from 108,000 flights operated in May 2025, 103,000 flights in April 2025, 84,000 flights in March 2025, and 71,360 flights in February 2025. In January 2025, growth at RYAAY was hampered by 38 delayed Boeing BA deliveries. Mexican carrier Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion VLRS, also known as Volaris, recently reported a year-over-year increase in revenue passenger miles (RPMs), a measure of air traffic, for June. VLRS reported a 0.6% year-over-year increase in consolidated capacity (measured in available seat miles).Consolidated traffic, measured in revenue passenger-miles (RPM), declined 1.4% year over year. Since traffic failed to outpace capacity expansion, the load factor decreased 1.7 percentage points year over year to 83.9%. During June, VLRS transported 2.4 million passengers, representing a 0.2% year-over-year increase. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report The Boeing Company (BA) : Free Stock Analysis Report Ryanair Holdings PLC (RYAAY) : Free Stock Analysis Report LATAM Airlines Group S.A. (LTM) : Free Stock Analysis Report Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion, S.A.B. de C.V. (VLRS) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research
Time of India
12-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Why Google and Latin America's largest airline LATAM are fighting a court battle over a YouTube video
Alphabet's Google has reportedly launched a legal battle against Chile-based LATAM Airlines in a U.S. federal court in San Jose, California, seeking to block Brazilian courts from forcing the removal of a YouTube video in the United States. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The video, which alleges that a LATAM employee sexually abused a child, has sparked a heated dispute over jurisdictional reach, Reuters reported. Google's lawsuit argues that LATAM is attempting to bypass U.S. constitutional protections for free speech by leveraging Brazilian courts to demand the video's global removal. "LATAM is trying to sidestep U.S. law," the filing stated, accusing the airline of overreaching its authority. LATAM Airlines did not immediately respond to Reuters' inquiries regarding Google's claims. Jose Castaneda, a Google spokesperson, emphasized the company's stance, stating, "Google has consistently upheld the principle that a country's courts can govern content within its borders but should not dictate what is accessible in other nations." What is the Google vs LATAM case about At the heart of the current dispute is a 2018 YouTube video uploaded by Raymond Moreira, a Florida resident and U.S. citizen. The video features his 6-year-old son describing alleged sexual abuse by a LATAM employee during a trip as an unaccompanied minor. In 2020, Moreira sued LATAM in Florida over the incident, reaching a confidential settlement. LATAM responded by filing a lawsuit in Brazil in 2018, seeking to compel Google, YouTube's parent company, to remove the video. Brazil's highest court is set to decide next week whether it can mandate a worldwide takedown. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Google's Thursday filing in California asks the court to affirm that LATAM cannot enforce such a removal in the U.S. What Google vs LATAM case shows The case mirrors a February lawsuit in Florida, where Trump Media and Rumble, two right-wing social media platforms, challenged a Brazilian judge's order to delete U.S.-based accounts linked to a supporter of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro. A federal judge in that case ruled that the platforms were not required to comply with the Brazilian directive in the U.S. This case highlights ongoing tensions over global content regulation. In a similar 2018 case, Canada's Supreme Court ordered Google to remove certain search results worldwide, but a California judge blocked its enforcement in the U.S. in 2017, underscoring the challenges of reconciling national laws with global digital platforms.
Travel Daily News
10-06-2025
- Business
- Travel Daily News
NewTerritory to lead brand experience transformation for LATAM
NewTerritory appointed by LATAM Airlines as brand experience and design partner following a global tender, marking their first collaboration. Project spans redefining LATAM's product design guideline and design philosophy to enable a number of future design programme launches. Aviation brand experience and design studio, NewTerritory, has been appointed as LATAM Airlines' strategic partner to deliver a wide-ranging and comprehensive transformation of its product design experience, following a competitive multi-agency tender process. Marking the first collaboration between the London-based studio and the largest airline in the Southern Hemisphere, NewTerritory will lead the delivery of LATAM's new product design identity and design philosophy, along with the supporting documentation that will shape all future design programme launches. As the sole partner for this strategic element, NewTerritory will define the creative direction and ensure it ties seamlessly across the entire passenger and employee experience, feeding directly into future developments and launches. The all-encompassing project begins with the creation of a comprehensive Product Design Bible – a foundational document that will define what it means to step into a LATAM space. From the check-in counter and airport lounge to the aircraft seat, this work will establish the core principles that guide every touchpoint in the passenger journey. This new design experience will then cascade into the development of a number of future design programme launches later into the year, including hard and soft products. Speaking on the announcement, Nadja Orwell, Director of Client Partnerships at NewTerritory, said: 'Flying may be more familiar than ever, and because of that, customer expectations continue to evolve with growing demand for personalisation, comfort and considered moments throughout the journey. 'For airlines, this means working harder than ever to deliver experiences that feel intentional, elevated and memorable to create moments that speak to passengers' emotional needs. 'That's what makes this partnership with LATAM so exciting. Starting with the Product Design Bible gives us a clear foundation to define what LATAM stands for as a brand – and to express that design DNA across future programmes, shaping the onboard journey for both passengers and crew. It's an approach that brings consistency, coherence and, most importantly, experiences that truly resonate.' Dominic Purvis, SVP of Product and Customer Experience at LATAM Airlines, added: 'NewTerritory demonstrated a unique ability to connect brand, design and customer experience in a way that felt both strategic and emotionally intelligent. Their creative approach and cross-sector insight made them the standout choice in a highly competitive process. 'This partnership marks a major step in our journey to deliver an elevated, distinctive and cohesive LATAM experience – one that reflects the warmth, diversity and vibrancy of Latin America while embracing innovation and human-centered design. We're not just enhancing the travel journey, we're crafting an experience that is emotionally resonant, culturally authentic and truly unlike any other, making it unmistakably LATAM.' Further details on the project will be shared later this year, with phased rollouts expected to align with LATAM's broader innovation and customer strategy.
Business Wire
02-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Mendel Appoints Laura Madriñán as Head of Travel to Accelerate Enterprise Growth Across Latin America
MEXICO CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mendel, Latin America's leading enterprise spend management platform, today announced the appointment of Laura Madriñán as its new Head of Travel. Based in Santiago, Chile, and originally from Colombia, Laura brings over 15 years of experience in the travel and technology sectors, having held senior leadership roles at LATAM Airlines and Mercado Libre. The opportunity to lead and innovate in the corporate travel space, especially in a region as dynamic as Latin America, is incredibly exciting. Share At LATAM Airlines, Laura served as Global Sales Director, where she was instrumental in forging strategic partnerships and expanding the airline's corporate client base. Her tenure at Mercado Libre further honed her expertise in digital innovation and agile methodologies, aligning perfectly with Mendel's mission to revolutionize corporate travel and expense management in Latin America. 'Laura's unique blend of deep industry knowledge and tech-driven mindset makes her the ideal leader to scale our Travel vertical, ' said Alejandro Zecler, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Mendel. 'Her experience across airlines, travel suppliers, and digital platforms will be invaluable as we continue to build the most comprehensive and flexible Travel + Expense solution tailored for Latin American enterprises.' Mendel's integrated platform combines expense management, payments, and corporate travel into a single, intuitive interface. With the addition of Laura to the leadership team, Mendel aims to enhance its offerings, drawing inspiration from global industry leaders like TravelPerk, Navan, and Ramp, while addressing the unique regulatory and operational complexities of the Latin American market. 'I am thrilled to join Mendel at such a pivotal time, ' said Laura Madriñán. 'The opportunity to lead and innovate in the corporate travel space, especially in a region as dynamic as Latin America, is incredibly exciting. I look forward to contributing to Mendel's growth and delivering exceptional value to our clients.' Laura's appointment underscores Mendel's commitment to attracting top-tier talent to drive its expansion across the region. With a strong presence in Mexico and Argentina, and plans to enter Chile, Colombia, Peru, and Brazil in the coming years, Mendel is poised to solidify its position as the go-to platform for enterprise spend management in Latin America. About Mendel Mendel is the premier platform for managing enterprise spend in Latin America. By seamlessly integrating expense management, payments, and corporate travel, Mendel empowers finance teams to control budgets in real time. From setting rules to tracking expenses and travel bookings, Mendel provides a centralized, intuitive platform tailored to LATAM's unique complexities. Trusted by leading enterprises like Mercado Libre, McDonald's, and FEMSA, Mendel reduces costs, ensures compliance, and delivers actionable insights to transform how businesses operate. Learn more at
The Advertiser
23-05-2025
- The Advertiser
Ride with gauchos, chase glaciers and go deep into Chile's wild south
Getting there: LATAM Airlines flies to Santiago from Australia six times a week via Auckland. It also flies four times a week from both Sydney and Melbourne. Staying there: Rates, which include meals, activities and spa, start at $US1047 ($1630) per night based on two people sharing. The price includes transfers to and from the nearest airport, meals and drinks, daily excursions and use of the spa facilities. Spa treatments cost extra. The resort closes between May and September. Explore more:
