LAN Airlines

Q: What alliance did LAN Airlines belong to?

LAN Airlines was a member of the oneworld alliance. In 2012, LAN merged with Brazil's TAM Airlines to form LATAM Airlines Group, the largest airline group in Latin America. LATAM left oneworld in 2020 and now partners with Delta Air Lines.

Q: Where were LAN Airlines main hub airports?

LAN Airlines' primary hub was Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile. The airline also operated from Lima (LIM), Bogota (BOG), and other South American gateways. After the merger with TAM, operations were unified under the LATAM brand.

Q: What cabin classes did LAN Airlines offer?

LAN Airlines offered Premium Business Class with lie-flat seats, Premium Economy, and Economy Class on long-haul routes. The airline was known for its high service quality and was consistently ranked among the best airlines in South America by Skytrax.

Q: What was LAN Airlines checked baggage allowance?

LAN Airlines Economy passengers received two free checked bags of 23 kg each on most international routes. Business Class included three bags at 32 kg each. These generous allowances continued into the early LATAM period.

Q: What happened to LAN Airlines?

LAN Airlines merged with Brazil's TAM Airlines in June 2012 to create LATAM Airlines Group, the largest airline in Latin America by revenue and passengers. The LAN brand was phased out as operations were unified under the LATAM brand. LATAM Airlines continues to operate from Santiago as its primary South American hub.

Abstract

Chile, Peru and Colombia are almost evenly matched in the LAN Airlines record, at 65, 56 and 56 terminating sectors, a distribution consistent with a carrier operating separate national networks rather than radiating from one base. The origin list takes the same shape: Santiago (35), Lima (33), Bogota (24), Buenos Aires Aeroparque (13) and Miami (8). In total the catalogue holds 283 routes to 90 destinations in 21 countries, with Argentina at 34 sectors and the United States at 14. Santiago to Sydney, 11,340 kilometres, is the longest route on file. The airline is registered in Chile and identified by IATA code LA, ICAO code LAN and the callsign LAN.