South American carrier LATAM is experiencing exceptional growth and is preparing to launch new premium products, explains Davide Ioppolo, Managing Director France.
By Luc Citrinot -
LATAM's new business class (Photo: LATAM)
" We're having an exceptional year "says Davide Ioppolo, recently appointed Managing Director France for LATAM.
Davide Ioppolo, Director France LATAM
In fact, in the second quarter of 2025, the South American airline posted a profit of 205 million euros. " It's a record, but above all it's the growth in profit that's impressive: +66 % compared with 2024. Our profit had already doubled last year compared with 2023, to come close to one billion dollars. "says Davide Ioppolo. These results enable LATAM to invest massively in renewing its fleet. " We have just ordered 74 Embraer...
" We're having an exceptional year "says Davide Ioppolo, recently appointed Managing Director France for LATAM.
Davide Ioppolo, Director France LATAM
In fact, in the second quarter of 2025, the South American airline posted a profit of 205 million euros. " It's a record, but above all it's the growth in profit that's impressive: +66 % compared with 2024. Our profit had already doubled last year compared with 2023, to come close to one billion dollars. "says Davide Ioppolo. These results enable LATAM to invest massively in renewing its fleet. " We have just ordered 74 Embraer E190s for our regional network. They will join our fleet of 362 aircraft. With these aircraft, we are studying the possibility of opening up more than thirty destinations on the South American continent." adds Davide Ioppolo.
Global hub in Sao Paulo
The company is expanding rapidly. From its three main bases in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Santiago de Chile and LimaLATAM offers flights to 160 destinations. From Europe, LATAM offers flights to Sao Paulo, its intercontinental hub, from Paris CDG, Barcelona, Lisbon, London Heathrow, Madrid, Milan and Rome. " Sao Paulo offers simplified connections to the whole continent, with a single stop.. However, Madrid is also linked to Lima and Santiago, while Lisbon has a weekly seasonal service to Fortaleza in Brazil. There are also plans for new routes in Europe, such as London-Lima and Madrid-Bogota." says Davide Ioppolo.
One of the most significant developments for the business market is the improvement of Premium products. The company has just begun equipping its business class with new seat-beds insulated by sliding doors. This reconfiguration began this spring. By mid-2026, 24 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft will benefit from Premium Business suites. The investment of more than 300 million euros guarantees passengers greater intimacy, with a cocooning sensation. " We are now working on the installation of a long-haul Premium Economy class for 2027.. We will be the first airline in South America to offer such a product. And there's more to come, as in 2026 we will be installing wifi on all our long-haul aircraft. "explains LATAM's General Manager for France.
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