LAN Peru Airlines, operating today as LATAM Airlines Perú, was established in July 1998 in Lima as a strategic expansion by its parent company, LAN-Chile (now part of LATAM Airlines Group), into the Peruvian aviation market. The airline commenced operations on July 2, 1999, initially focusing on domestic routes from its primary hub at Jorge Chávez International Airport in Lima to key Peruvian cities such as Cusco and Arequipa. Following the 2012 merger of LAN Airlines and TAM Linhas Aéreas to form LATAM Airlines Group, LAN Perú was rebranded as LATAM Airlines Perú S.A. in May 2016, aligning with the group's unified branding.
LATAM Airlines Perú is the dominant airline in Peru, holding a significant share of the domestic market. It operates an extensive network of scheduled domestic and international services, covering destinations across North, Central, and South America. The airline's fleet primarily consists of Airbus A320-family narrow-body aircraft for short-to-medium haul flights, including the Airbus A319, A320, and A320neo. For longer international routes, the broader LATAM Airlines Group fleet, which LATAM Peru utilizes, includes Boeing 767-300ER, Boeing 787-8, and Boeing 787-9 aircraft.
While LATAM Airlines Group was formerly a member of the Oneworld alliance, it departed from the alliance in May 2020. The group now maintains strong partnerships, notably with Delta Air Lines, and operates with a focus on its extensive Latin American network and bilateral agreements. LATAM offers three main cabin classes: Premium Business (primarily on wide-body aircraft), Premium Economy, and Economy. Premium Economy provides enhanced comfort with wider seats, increased legroom, priority boarding, and upgraded meal services.
Traveler reviews for LATAM Airlines (including its Peruvian subsidiary) present a mixed but generally positive picture for the onboard experience, tempered by occasional frustrations with ground services and consistency.
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Overall sentiment suggests that while the onboard experience, especially in higher cabin classes on newer aircraft, can be quite good, ground operations, customer service responsiveness, and consistency across the fleet are areas where travelers frequently encounter challenges.
LATAM Airlines Group, of which LATAM Airlines Perú is a subsidiary, generally maintains a strong safety record. The airline group is IOSA certified, indicating adherence to rigorous operational safety audits by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). They also comply with regulations set by aviation authorities such as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). No information suggests LATAM Peru is currently on the EU Air Safety List.
While LATAM Airlines has a commendable overall safety record with a low incident rate, a notable incident occurred on November 18, 2022, when a LATAM Chile Airbus A320neo, operating a flight from Lima, collided with a fire truck on the runway during takeoff. This incident resulted in fatalities among the fire truck occupants but no passenger fatalities or hull-loss incidents in LATAM Perú's history prior to this event.
The LATAM Airlines Group operates a modern fleet of aircraft, including Boeing 787 Dreamliners, Airbus A350s, and various Airbus A320 family aircraft. The airline group emphasizes keeping its aircraft in optimal condition and continually upgrading them. They have a robust safety management system that includes continuous monitoring of safety performance and incident reporting.
In terms of safety recognitions, LATAM Airlines Group was awarded the “Diamond” category of the APEX Health Safety standard, the highest in the evaluation, making it the first airline group in Latin America to receive this recognition. They also received a 4-Star COVID-19 Safety Rating from Skytrax in May 2021, being the only airline in South America to achieve this category at the time. Additionally, LATAM was recognized with the “COVID-19 Aeronautical Excellence Award” by Skytrax.
| Route | Destination | Flights | Distance | Aircraft | Last Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CUZ → LIM | Jorge Chávez Int'l | 381 | 364 mi | A320 | Dec 10, 2025 |
| CIX → LIM | Jorge Chávez Int'l | 217 | 407 mi | A320 | Dec 10, 2025 |
| LIM → CUZ |
Subteniente FAP Alejandro Velasco Astete Int'l
Cusco
|
183 | 364 mi | A319 | Dec 10, 2025 |
| LIM → SCL |
Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez Int'l
Santiago
|
97 | 1531 mi | A320 | Dec 11, 2025 |
| PUJ → LIM | Jorge Chávez Int'l | 97 | 2198 mi | A320 | Dec 10, 2025 |
| LIM → AQP |
Rodriguez Ballon Int'l
Arequipa
|
82 | 476 mi | A320 | Dec 10, 2025 |
| AQP → LIM | Jorge Chávez Int'l | 81 | 476 mi | A320 | Dec 11, 2025 |
| ASU → LIM | Jorge Chávez Int'l | 77 | 1573 mi | A319 | Dec 11, 2025 |
| MVD → LIM | Jorge Chávez Int'l | 74 | 2059 mi | A319 | Dec 10, 2025 |
| CUN → LIM | Jorge Chávez Int'l | 61 | 2381 mi | A319 | Dec 3, 2025 |
| PIU → LIM | Jorge Chávez Int'l | 54 | 529 mi | A320 | Dec 9, 2025 |
| PUQ → SCL |
Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez Int'l
Santiago
|
53 | 1356 mi | A320 | Dec 10, 2025 |
| TRU → LIM | Jorge Chávez Int'l | 52 | 304 mi | A320 | Dec 10, 2025 |
| LIM → CIX |
Capitan FAP Jose A. Quinones Gonzales
Chiclayo
|
51 | 407 mi | A320 | Dec 9, 2025 |
| VVI → LIM | Jorge Chávez Int'l | 49 | 1012 mi | A320 | Dec 11, 2025 |
| LIM → TRU |
Capitan FAP Carlos Martinez de Pinillos
Trujillo
|
47 | 304 mi | A320 | Dec 9, 2025 |
| IQT → LIM | Jorge Chávez Int'l | 46 | 626 mi | A320 | Dec 5, 2025 |
| LIM → UIO |
Mariscal Sucre Int'l
Quito
|
46 | 827 mi | A319 | Dec 11, 2025 |
| TCQ → LIM | Jorge Chávez Int'l | 45 | 618 mi | A320 | Dec 7, 2025 |
| LIM → IQT |
Coronel FAP Francisco Secada Vignetta
Iquitos
|
42 | 626 mi | A319 | Nov 20, 2025 |
| JUL → LIM | Jorge Chávez Int'l | 42 | 525 mi | A319 | Dec 10, 2025 |
| LIM → PIU |
Capitan FAP Guillermo Concha Iberico
Piura/Talara
|
42 | 529 mi | A320 | Dec 9, 2025 |
| CUZ → AQP |
Rodriguez Ballon Int'l
Arequipa
|
41 | 195 mi | A320 | Dec 7, 2025 |
| COR → LIM | Jorge Chávez Int'l | 41 | 1569 mi | A319 | Dec 7, 2025 |
| UIO → LIM | Jorge Chávez Int'l | 37 | 827 mi | A320 | Nov 30, 2025 |
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