Joint Venture

The expansion will give customers access to a broader network of more than 200 destinations across the United States, Canada and Argentina, delivering enhanced travel options and a more consistent customer experience. 

Two years after the start of their Joint Venture, Delta and the LATAM group review and report that since 2022, the partnership has allowed them to grow by 68% in flights, inaugurated 6 new routes, operated more than 32,000 flights, and transported more than 5 million passengers.

Launching June 16 and operating until Sep. 28, 2024, this seasonal route will have two weekly frequencies between the Chilean capital and one of Florida’s most popular, family-friendly destinations, recognized for its theme parks and tourist attractions.

Delta, LATAM and Junior Achievement partnered with New World School of the Arts to give students hands-on experience, as well as a real-world introduction to the aviation industry. Delta partners with more than 30 Junior Achievement (JA) chapters across five continents to teach students financial literacy and work readiness.

Service to Atlanta from Rio de Janeiro has expanded to year-round, while the seasonal New York route will be offered until Feb. 21, 2024*.

During the inaugural year of their Joint Venture, Delta and LATAM have streamlined travel and grown connections in their key hubs. The partners will continue to launch new routes and increase current routes.

Together, Delta and Korean Air have earned the trust of both Asian and American customers to become the No. 1 trans-Pacific joint venture.

The expansion includes Kenya Airways’ nonstop Nairobi to New York JFK service.

Route operated by LATAM is the only direct route between Brazil and Los Angeles and will allow connections with Delta to more than 20 destinations in the US, including San Francisco, Las Vegas and Seattle.

Delta customers traveling from the U.S. to Interior China connecting on China Eastern flights at Shanghai-Pudong International Airport (PVG) can now check in their bags to their final destination in China.

The partnership has improved customer experience, enhanced its combined network and benefited more than 7 million customers since launching in May 2018. Delta and Korean Air rapidly grew connecting passengers over ICN to 2,000 per day each way, an increase of more than 40% in five years despite the COVID-19 pandemic.