By Brazil Stock Guide – Latam Airlines Group S.A. (NYSE: LTM) plans to expand its international network by 2026, adding new routes to North America and Europe and evaluating a possible return to the Middle East — a market the carrier exited during the pandemic.
Speaking in São Paulo, Aline Mafra, Latam Brasil’s Director of Sales and Marketing, said the airline is conducting “a deep operational evaluation for a Middle East destination that could strengthen our reach in Asia and reinforce our international network.”
According to figures disclosed by the company, Latam expects a 6% increase in seat supply on its North American and European routes between August 2025 and August 2026. The company currently operates flights from Brazil to 90 international destinations and projects up to 11% growth in total international capacity next year.
Q&A Highlights
When asked about specific destinations under evaluation, Mafra declined to confirm whether Latam would resume flights to Tel Aviv, which it operated before the pandemic. “It’s a possibility under review, but not necessarily the chosen one,” she said. The executive added that new routes in Europe and Africa are also being analyzed for feasibility.
Network Expansion
In the upcoming year, Latam will ramp up flights from São Paulo/Guarulhos to several key North American hubs. Starting June 2026, Orlando service will double to 14 weekly frequencies, Los Angeles will increase to five, and Miami will rise to 15. The Boston route will operate four times weekly beginning in May 2026.
In Europe, the airline will launch a daily São Paulo–Rome/Fiumicino service in June 2026. The Barcelona–São Paulo route will expand to five weekly flights in April and daily by June. Meanwhile, São Paulo–Madrid will increase to 14 weekly frequencies starting in April.
These adjustments are part of Latam’s broader effort to strengthen long-haul connectivity and tap into the rising demand for transatlantic and intercontinental travel.
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