LATAM Airlines Group and its affiliates have operated 115 special flights to date, enabling 16,385 people to return home as part of the group’s repatriation program. Since 19 March, 2020, with government support, the program has facilitated the repatriation of passengers who have not been able to complete their journeys due to border closures and other travel restrictions in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The airline group has another ten repatriation flights planned over the coming days, enabling passengers to return to Latin America from around the world, including: Sydney-Santiago.
“Repatriating our passengers has been LATAM’s main priority. We have actively collaborated with governments across the markets we serve and with the great commitment of our people – despite challenging circumstances – we have been able to make a significant contribution to this humanitarian cause,” said Paulo Miranda, Chief Customer Officer, LATAM Airlines Group.
LATAM reminds those passengers affected by flight cancellations that they do not need to take any immediate action. The value of their ticket will be automatically held as credit for future journeys with the ability to reschedule flights up to 31 December, 2020, at no additional cost.
