Latam quiere crecer con más aviones en Colombia, pero la infraestructura aérea es el mayor freno
Roberto Alvo, CEO de Latam Airlines Foto: Paula Galeano / Portafolio
TL;DR
- Colombia is Latam Airlines Group's second-largest domestic market in South America after Brazil, with significant growth potential due to a low passenger-per-capita ratio.
- The primary obstacle to Latam's growth in Colombia is airport infrastructure limitations, not a lack of demand or airline interest.
- El Dorado Airport in Bogotá is saturated, operating at a high capacity, and requires improved management and potential physical expansions.
- Latam is willing to invest and increase operations in Colombia but requires improved operational conditions and stable regulations.
- The airline group plans for group-wide growth of 7%-9% in 2026, with an investment of approximately US$3.8 billion in new aircraft and other areas.
- Latam experienced a positive 2025, growing over 8% and transporting 87 million passengers globally, with 10 million in Colombia.
- The company emerged from Chapter 11 financially stronger and more efficient, emphasizing operational efficiency and a human-centered approach.
- Latam suspended operations to Venezuela due to safety concerns and awaits necessary guarantees to resume flights.