ZACKS·2025-10-09 19:11Core Insights - LATAM Airlines Group (LTM) reported an 8.8% year-over-year increase in revenue passenger-kilometers (RPK) for September 2025, indicating strong growth in air traffic [1][2][8] - The airline's consolidated capacity, measured in available seat-kilometers (ASK), increased by 8.7% year-over-year, driven by a 9.6% rise in international operations and a 14% increase in domestic capacity in Brazil [1][2][8] - LATAM Airlines transported nearly 7.3 million passengers in September 2025, marking an 8% increase year-over-year, with a year-to-date total of 64.5 million passengers [3][8] Traffic and Capacity - The consolidated load factor for September 2025 was 84.2%, remaining flat compared to the previous year [2][8] - LATAM Airlines Brazil's domestic market experienced a significant year-over-year growth of 17% in RPK [2] Comparison with Other Airlines - Ryanair Holdings reported a 2% year-over-year increase in passengers transported, totaling 19.4 million in September 2025, with a load factor of 94% [5][6] - Ryanair carried 200.2 million passengers in its fiscal year ending March 2025, becoming the first European airline to achieve this milestone [6]