Latam reports 23% increase in domestic passenger numbers in Brazil

Latam Airlines reported a 23% increase in passengers on domestic flights in Brazil for the first half of 2023, totaling 15.5 million, up from 12.6 million during the same period in 2022.

The airline added eleven new regional destinations in Brazil over the last two years, expanding its footprint to 55 airports in the country.

Between January and June 2023, domestic passenger demand, measured by Revenue Passenger Kilometers (RPK), grew by 18% and domestic seat supply, measured by Available Seat Kilometers (ASK), increased by 19%.

These growth rates are comparisons to the corresponding period of 2022.

The company’s commitment to expanding air travel access in Brazil is a significant driver for these improvements, with the aim of serving where there is demand.

The airline is currently offering the largest network of destinations in Brazil and continues to identify opportunities for expansion.

In the international market, Latam holds more than 60% of international flight passengers in Brazil.

It serves 21 direct international destinations from Brazil and operates connecting flights to 67 other global destinations.

New routes to various international destinations are set to commence in 2023.

Overall, Latam Airlines averages 30 million passengers annually in the domestic market and 3 million in the international market in Brazil, operating an average of 700 flights per day.

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