LATAM Airlines

LATAM Airlines Group is South America's largest airline group, headquartered in Santiago, Chile, with hubs at Santiago (SCL), Sao Paulo Guarulhos (GRU), Lima (LIM), and Bogota (BOG). LATAM left the Oneworld alliance in May 2020 and is not currently a member of any global airline alliance. Since 2022, it has operated a US-South America joint venture with Delta Air Lines (which owns approximately 20% of LATAM), enabling reciprocal SkyMiles and LATAM Pass earning on routes between more than 200 North American and 120 South American destinations. Book via latamairlines.com and activate ShopBack via the ShopBack LATAM Airlines merchant page to earn cashback on eligible bookings at the current published rate.

LATAM Pass is LATAM's loyalty programme with tiers: Standard, Gold, Platinum, Black, and Black Signature. Members earn LATAM Pass Miles on paid LATAM flights, Delta flights within the JV, and select LATAM Pass partners. Elite tier status is calculated on Qualifying Points earned across LATAM and JV Delta flights. Given the Delta JV, US-based frequent travellers on LATAM often find it more efficient to credit segments to Delta SkyMiles rather than LATAM Pass, but LATAM Pass has its own redemption value for South America intra-continental awards.

LATAM runs recurring US-South America fare sales during winter (January to February, the Southern Hemisphere summer), spring shoulder-season (March to April), autumn (August to October, the Southern Hemisphere spring), Black Friday (November 27, 2026), Cyber Monday (November 30, 2026), and Travel Tuesday (December 2, 2026). Business-class sales on US-Sao Paulo and US-Santiago routes appear regularly. Verify current promotions on latamairlines.com before booking. LATAM Pass award-mile promotions appear intermittently.

The Delta-LATAM joint venture (JV) launched in 2022 covers routes between more than 200 North American destinations served by Delta and more than 120 South American destinations served by LATAM. Reciprocal benefits include: SkyMiles earning and redemption on LATAM operated flights; LATAM Pass earning on Delta flights within the JV; coordinated schedules and codeshares; and reciprocal Sky Club lounge access for Delta Diamond and Platinum Medallion flying JV flights. Note: LATAM is NOT a SkyTeam member; alliance benefits are limited to the JV bilateral, not full SkyTeam reciprocity.

Both offer significant US-South America service. LATAM leads on Brazil (Sao Paulo Guarulhos), Chile (Santiago), and Peru (Lima). Avianca leads on Colombia (Bogota, Medellin) and northern South America. LATAM's Delta JV gives access to SkyMiles for US-based earners; Avianca is a Star Alliance member with LifeMiles and United transfer partner alignment. For US-Rio, US-Buenos Aires, US-Santiago, LATAM typically wins on nonstop. For US-Bogota and US-San Salvador, Avianca often wins. Both are cashback-eligible via ShopBack when booked through their respective merchant pages.

Copa (Panama-based, Star Alliance) operates a heavily hub-based one-stop model via Panama City to South America; LATAM operates more nonstops from US gateways to major South American cities. For a US traveller to Cartagena, Cuenca, or smaller Andean cities, Copa via Panama often wins on connection times. For a US traveller to Santiago, Sao Paulo, or Lima direct, LATAM typically wins. Both are cashback-eligible via ShopBack when booked through their respective merchant pages.

For US-South America long-haul: Economy Light typically no checked bag; Economy Standard and Full include one (23 kg); Premium Economy includes two (23 kg each); Business includes two (32 kg each). LATAM Pass Platinum, Black, and Black Signature members receive additional baggage on LATAM-marketed flights. Verify your specific fare's baggage inclusion on the booking page before purchase, since South America-marketed Economy Light fares often strip the checked bag.

As of 2026, LATAM operates nonstop service from New York JFK, Miami, Orlando, Los Angeles, and Boston to South American hubs including Sao Paulo Guarulhos (GRU), Santiago (SCL), Lima (LIM), and Bogota (BOG). Additional codeshare and JV service on Delta expands US-onward coverage to other US gateways. Check latamairlines.com for the current route map since LATAM continues to add US routes post-JV launch.

Empty any pending LATAM booking cart, then click through fresh from the ShopBack LATAM Airlines merchant page to latamairlines.com. Log in to your LATAM Pass account, complete the booking in the same browser session, and confirm the ticket email. Avoid pasting unofficial third-party promo codes at checkout since they can break cashback tracking. Cashback tracks on eligible cash fares (award tickets typically excluded). Rates and eligible booking types vary; see the current published rate on the ShopBack LATAM Airlines merchant page.

Yes. Any cancelled or refunded portion of your LATAM booking is voided from the ShopBack cashback total, since LATAM only pays commission on flown tickets. If you cancel a reservation within the refund window or the flight does not board, the pending cashback will not confirm. Change fees and residual credits also typically fall outside cashback eligibility.

Yes. A LATAM Airlines ticket issued in another traveler's name still earns ShopBack cashback for the purchaser as long as the click originates from the ShopBack LATAM Airlines merchant page and payment runs on the purchaser's card. The passenger name on the ticket does not affect cashback attribution; only the click session and flown flight matter. Gift-voucher or airline-credit purchases from latamairlines.com are typically excluded from ShopBack cashback.