LATAM Airlines April 2025 Traffic Improves Year Over Year

LATAM Airlines Group Performance - LATAM Airlines Group reported a year-over-year increase in revenue passenger-kilometers (RPK) for April 2025 [1] - The company experienced a 6.9% year-over-year increase in consolidated capacity, measured in available seat-kilometers (ASK), primarily driven by a 10% increase in international operations [2] - LATAM Airlines transported over 6.7 million passengers in April 2025, marking a 7.6% increase year-over-year, and has transported nearly 28 million passengers year to date [4] - The consolidated load factor rose 2.3 percentage points to 83.4% in April 2025, indicating strong demand as traffic outpaced capacity expansion [3] Competitor Performance - Copa Holdings reported a 5.2% year-over-year increase in available seat miles (ASM) and a 5.5% increase in revenue passenger miles (RPM) for April 2025, with a load factor of 86.8% [6][7] - Ryanair transported 18.3 million passengers in April 2025, reflecting a 6% year-over-year increase, with a load factor of 93% [8][9] - Ryanair operated over 103,000 flights in April 2025, an increase from previous months, indicating a recovery in operational capacity [10]