Published on August 27, 2025
LATAM Airlines is facing considerable havoc in travel due to the cancellation of 24 flights in the airline’s South American network. The cancellations are impacting travelers from Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Peru, and Ecuador because of adverse weather conditions pertaining to operational flights. These cancellations, coupled with the surge in airline travel, seem to worsen the already precarious predicaments passengers find themselves in. LATAM Airlines reported the flight cancellations due to light winds and partly cloudy weather, which are hampering flight safety and scheduling. LATAM Airlines passengers in and out of the major airports in Sao Paulo, Santiago, Lima, Buenos Aires, and Quito are some of the travelers who are being impacted due to the weather and flight cancellations. LATAM Airlines travelers are reminded during this time to remain vigilant regarding their flight statuses and to reach out to the airline for further adjustments in flight scheduling. LATAM is in the process of helping the impacted travelers with the airline’s options to rebook flights and issue full refunds to eligible passengers. The airline is cautious to note, however, that further delays and cancellations may also occur as weather conditions in the region are expected to worsen.
LATAM Airlines has canceled a total of 24 flights within South America because of partly cloudy skies and light winds. These weather disturbances have greatly impacted intercity travel within Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Peru, and Ecuador. Other flights have been extensively disrupted within and to and from São Paulo, Santiago, Buenos Aires, Lima, and Quito. Also, both domestic and international flights have been running late. LATAM Airlines has reported that winds gusting up to 40 km/h have severely impacted flights, not due to acute danger, but due to the operational altitudes where safety makes functioning difficult. LATAM Airlines has reported that these weather conditions have greatly impacted the weather windows and scheduled departures, leading the firmer decisions to preemptively cancel flights to keep to passenger safety and weather-conditional reliability.
LATAM Flight Cancellations Across South America
The following is a list of LATAM flight cancellations that occurred due to partly cloudy skies and light winds across several regions in South America:
Cancelled LATAM “LAN Chile” (LAN) Flights
| Flight Number | Aircraft Type | Origin | Destination | Scheduled Departure Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAN68 | A320 | Mocopulli Airport (MHC) | Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez Int’l (SCL) | Tue 09:36 AM -04 |
| LAN152 | A321 | Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez Int’l (SCL) | El Loa (CJC) | Tue 12:47 PM -04 |
| LAN155 | A321 | El Loa (CJC) | Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez Int’l (SCL) | Tue 03:42 PM -04 |
| LAN166 | A321 | Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez Int’l (SCL) | Diego Aracena Int’l (IQQ) | Tue 07:31 PM -04 |
| LAN905 | A321 | Diego Aracena Int’l (IQQ) | Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez Int’l (SCL) | Tue 10:36 PM -04 |
Cancelled LATAM Airlines Ecuador “Aerolane” (LNE) Flights
| Flight Number | Aircraft Type | Origin | Destination | Scheduled Departure Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LNE1446 | A319 | Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez Int’l (SCL) | Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Int’l (GYE) | Tue 12:00 AM -04 |
| LNE1437 | A319 | Jorge Chávez Int’l (LIM) | Ministro Pistarini Int’l (EZE) | Tue 12:00 AM -05 |
| LNE1436 | A319 | Ministro Pistarini Int’l (EZE) | Jorge Chávez Int’l (LIM) | Tue 07:40 AM -03 |
Cancelled LATAM Brasil “Tam” (TAM) Flights
| Flight Number | Aircraft Type | Origin | Destination | Scheduled Departure Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAM4674 | A320 | São Paulo-Guarulhos Int’l (GRU) | Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes Int’l (SSA) | Mon 11:45 PM -03 |
| TAM3359 | A320 | Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes Int’l (SSA) | São Paulo-Guarulhos Int’l (GRU) | Tue 03:45 AM -03 |
| TAM3715 | A320 | Guararapes Int’l (REC) | São Paulo-Congonhas (CGH) | Tue 04:05 AM -03 |
| TAM3547 | A321 | Santa Genoveva (GYN) | São Paulo-Guarulhos Int’l (GRU) | Tue 04:40 AM -03 |
| TAM4729 | A321 | Maringa (MGF) | São Paulo-Guarulhos Int’l (GRU) | Tue 10:05 AM -03 |
| TAM8142 | A320 | São Paulo-Guarulhos Int’l (GRU) | Jorge Newbery (AEP) | Tue 11:05 AM -03 |
| TAM8143 | A320 | Jorge Newbery (AEP) | São Paulo-Guarulhos Int’l (GRU) | Tue 03:05 PM -03 |
Cancelled LATAM Peru “Lanperu” (LPE) Flights
| Flight Number | Aircraft Type | Origin | Destination | Scheduled Departure Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPE2364 | A320 | Jorge Chávez Int’l (LIM) | Ingeniero Ambrosio L.V. Taravella Int’l (COR) | Tue 12:40 AM -05 |
| LPE2181 | A320 | Coronel FAP Alfredo Mendivil Duarte (AYP) | Jorge Chávez Int’l (LIM) | Tue 09:50 AM -05 |
| LPE2217 | A320 | Jorge Chávez Int’l (LIM) | Subteniente FAP Alejandro Velasco Astete Int’l (CUZ) | Tue 06:05 PM -05 |
| LPE2218 | A320 | Subteniente FAP Alejandro Velasco Astete Int’l (CUZ) | Jorge Chávez Int’l (LIM) | Tue 08:00 PM -05 |
Flight Cancellations Due to Weather Conditions
The flight cancellations across LATAM Airlines’ subsidiaries were attributed to the presence of overcast skies coupled with light winds. Though these factors may not seem severe, they pose specific challenges to flight safety in regions with, to put it loosely, quirky wind patterns such as the ones over the south-easterly regions. LATAM Airlines’ Talking heads stated that the southwesterly winds gusting to approximately 40 km an hour do pose challenges at flight cancellation decision levels.
LATAM Airlines is actively restoring order with cancellations by providing rebooking options for the affected customers and actively refunding full amounts where applicable. There are dedicated customer support individuals to assist with rescheduling, and if not, provide adjunct routes to the traveler to reach their destinations.
The Airline has also put in place some advisories reminding enforcement to ensure they check flight details before physically heading to the airport, while also advising the enforcement to add possible improvements to their overall flight itinerary. This is also a good example of the unpredictability of flight. Weather, in this case, is the variable that adds to the unpredictability.
Conclusion
LATAM Airlines’ recent flight cancellations across its subsidiaries stem from weather-related issues such as partly cloudy skies and light winds in other regions of South America. These weather conditions might not pose significant challenges to operations, but they can create significant disruptions for passengers, especially on heavily traveled international corridors.
LATAM Airlines, as in these cases, has a proactive policy on passenger safety and has implemented measures to provide support to all impacted passengers. As the circumstances evolve, passengers are encouraged to monitor potential alterations and to contact customer service for itinerary modifications and for other relevant information.
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