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Jan 23, 2020, 2:03 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 8,197
Posted By Carolinas

About a couple of weeks ago. I fly LATAM Chile if...

About a couple of weeks ago. I fly LATAM Chile if it makes any difference :confused: Perhaps Peru / Colombia have different rules ? I also still have LATAM Black status, but I credit miles to BA. Not...
Jan 22, 2020, 5:17 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 8,197
Posted By Carolinas

It seems you came across an incompetent agent....

It seems you came across an incompetent agent. Just call again (and again if needed). I do it all the time without any problems (I'm also BA Gold). Unfortunately you can't change / add FF number on...
Jan 18, 2020, 7:03 am
Replies: 33
Views: 10,765
Posted By Carolinas

For LATAM elites it should be SkyClub according...

For LATAM elites it should be SkyClub according to LATAM's email they recently sent around: "Adems, si eres socio de las categoras Black Signature, Black o Platinum o si viajas en la cabina Premium...
Jan 17, 2020, 1:36 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 10,765
Posted By Carolinas

Absolute disaster indeed :td: Losing American...

Absolute disaster indeed :td: Losing American Flagship lounge to Delta SkyClub is quite a significant downgrade. Although it might be technically possible to use the Flagship one in Terminal 8, I...
Jan 3, 2020, 3:32 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 1,430
Posted By Carolinas

It looks you'll be traveling mostly...

It looks you'll be traveling mostly internationally. Therefore just keep in mind that LATAM is leaving Oneworld later this year:
...
Dec 23, 2019, 5:54 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 1,059
Posted By Carolinas

I have already switched to another OW carrier...

I have already switched to another OW carrier (BA/IB). My travel pattern is mostly international flights in premium economy and business to Europe, Australia, Asia (not so much to the US). OW works...
Aug 7, 2019, 10:07 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,654
Posted By Carolinas

I am also shaking my head in disbelief. Sprint to...

I am also shaking my head in disbelief. Sprint to the bottom for LATAM continues at increasing speed. If anyone had any doubts about real priorities of this airline (as well as questionable sanity of...
Jun 28, 2019, 10:54 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 1,313
Posted By Carolinas

That's not quite true. You CAN get additional...

That's not quite true. You CAN get additional baggage allowance when you fly on LATAM if you have Sapphire or Emerald status with another OW airline and don't want to credit the flight to that very...
Jun 25, 2019, 8:28 am
Replies: 16
Views: 7,460
Posted By Carolinas

Here is rather excellent example of how such...

Here is rather excellent example of how such "group" boarding works in the real world (see a discussion below):
...
Jun 24, 2019, 6:49 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 2,078
Posted By Carolinas

I think you are missing the point here. The...

I think you are missing the point here. The problem is that LATAM does't clearly explain this very rule when it comes to children. The ticket for a child WASN'T that much cheaper than the regular...
Jun 24, 2019, 8:18 am
Replies: 9
Views: 2,078
Posted By Carolinas

I can confirm that. Had a similar situation in...

I can confirm that. Had a similar situation in the end of the last year (paid tickets on LA, not JJ). The child's ticket was just a little bit cheaper, but it was sold under some sort of "child /...
Jun 21, 2019, 2:29 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,807
Posted By Carolinas

I would not suggest LATAM Pass, especially if...

I would not suggest LATAM Pass, especially if you're based in Europe (unless you fully understand the new rules and you're OK with them). There are better OW programs available.
Jun 21, 2019, 2:23 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 7,460
Posted By Carolinas

So true :D

So true :D
Jun 18, 2019, 9:24 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 7,460
Posted By Carolinas

New boarding process

As of today LATAM has a new boarding process. Boarding will be conducted in groups, where there will be 6 groups in total + pre-boarding. According to Peruvian LATAM website (I couldn't find it on...
May 8, 2019, 11:38 am
Replies: 2
Views: 868
Posted By Carolinas

I confirm that. I had the same experience in...

I confirm that. I had the same experience in February on my Iberia flight (J class) from MAD. It was my mistake to credit the flight to LATAM (just got busy and completely overlooked that).

As of...
Jan 18, 2019, 8:04 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,892
Posted By Carolinas

Indeed, you have to call.

Indeed, you have to call.
Jan 18, 2019, 7:59 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 4,594
Posted By Carolinas

I had the same problem. Purchased J ticket on...

I had the same problem. Purchased J ticket on LATAM web-site but the flight was operated by Qantas. I called both LATAM and Qantas offices several times. After few iterations LATAM provided me with...
Nov 27, 2018, 6:57 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 989
Posted By Carolinas

New category - Gold Plus

LATAM just announced a new category "Gold Plus" which will be available in the first trimester of 2019:

https://www.latam.com/pt_br/latam-fidelidade/nosso-programa/categorias-elite/gold-plus/
...
Nov 27, 2018, 4:38 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 2,761
Posted By Carolinas

Not to the middle of the night, but really. Yes,...

Not to the middle of the night, but really. Yes, I had. I do understand your frustration, but let's be realistic - the airline informed you about the change 4 days (!!) in advance. It's plenty of...
Nov 27, 2018, 11:55 am
Replies: 6
Views: 2,761
Posted By Carolinas

I am sorry about your situation, but sudden...

I am sorry about your situation, but sudden changes in schedule happen pretty much to any airline in the world (and LATAM is not an exception). The decision not to contact LATAM yourself (and...
Oct 21, 2018, 8:25 pm
Replies: 47
Views: 9,035
Posted By Carolinas

Great comment ! Absolutely spot on. Unfortunately...

Great comment ! Absolutely spot on. Unfortunately LATAM service is definitely in decline and their attempts to cheap out on even small things make me cringe, to be honest. New amenity kit is absolute...
Oct 6, 2018, 7:13 pm
Replies: 47
Views: 9,035
Posted By Carolinas

Nice. But how is that relevant to most of us...

Nice. But how is that relevant to most of us based in Latin America who doesn't fly AY at all ? Not sure you can simply get into AY FF program without flying a single mile with them. And even if one...
Oct 6, 2018, 6:55 pm
Replies: 47
Views: 9,035
Posted By Carolinas

Indeed ^ It was true a couple of years...

Indeed ^


It was true a couple of years ago before LATAM introduced the monetary requirements for qualification (6000 Elite Dollars for Platinums and 12000 for Blacks). The elites in 2018 are...
Oct 6, 2018, 1:37 pm
Replies: 47
Views: 9,035
Posted By Carolinas

Spot on ! ^ What LATAM is doing now is absolute...

Spot on ! ^ What LATAM is doing now is absolute insanity. Increasing qualification thresholds to probably the highest levels in OW world (adjusted per capita) is truly astonishing. I totally get that...
Oct 5, 2018, 4:47 am
Replies: 47
Views: 9,035
Posted By Carolinas

Excellent news ! :) It just saved us tons of...

Excellent news ! :) It just saved us tons of money for upcoming travels 2019. If we had any doubts before, now we are definitely off LATAM's hook. Competitor have been already offering much better...
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