Travelers who remember LAN Chile should look for current booking and service information through LATAM. Start with the exact airports, operating airlines and fare conditions on the itinerary. Those details determine which baggage, change and check-in information is useful for your trip.
From a familiar name to the current booking
LAN and TAM announced their shared LATAM brand in 2015. The original LATAM brand announcement explains that transition. Older LAN descriptions remain useful as history; current schedules and benefits belong to the actual booking.
For each flight, record the date, airport codes, local departure and arrival times, and the airline named after “operated by.” Keep the ticket seller and operating carrier separate in your notes. This gives you a clear starting point when a partner flight uses a different app or booking reference.
Compare what you will actually buy
Open each candidate itinerary through the final price summary before paying. Save the fare conditions and baggage allowance with the quote. A cheap headline fare can still be a good choice, provided the extras you need are included in your comparison.
On small screens, focus this table and use the arrow keys to scroll.
| Check | Record for each option | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Baggage | Personal item, overhead bag and checked bag separately | Each item has its own allowance and limits. |
| Seats | Seat selection cost and any cabin differences | Compare the seats you intend to use. |
| Changes | Whether allowed, fee, fare difference and time limit | A changeable ticket can still cost more to change. |
| Connections | Airports, terminals, ticket arrangement and time available | Identify transfers and baggage collection before booking. |
Use LATAM’s carry-on guidance for current dimensions and weights. Measure the complete bag, including handles and wheels, and verify the entitlement shown for your fare and cabin. LATAM’s flight-change guidance ties changes to the conditions purchased; check those conditions before valuing flexibility.
Check the handoff at every connection
- Write down both airport codes. An itinerary connecting in the same city may involve different airports.
- Confirm whether the flights are issued together or on separate tickets. Ask the seller what assistance is included after a missed connection.
- Ask whether checked bags go to the final destination and where customs or rechecking is required for this route.
- Check passport, entry and transit requirements with the relevant government authorities for your nationality and journey.
- Allow for the actual terminal transfer and the onward flight’s boarding deadline. Recheck after a schedule change.
For a separate onward booking, decide whether the financial exposure and recovery time are acceptable if the first flight arrives late. A longer connection or overnight stay may suit a fixed event better than the shortest advertised journey.
Compare a complete price
Use the plain-text booking comparison sheet to record two actual quotes in one currency. Keep taxes and compulsory charges in each total, and save the quote time.
Leave with a usable travel record
Keep the confirmation, ticket details and any partner booking reference available offline. Reconfirm flight status, the departure terminal and check-in deadlines through the booking before leaving. If the app cannot locate a segment, check the operating carrier and reference rather than buying the flight again. The airline check-in guide explains the path from a reservation to a boarding pass.
After any schedule change, revisit every connection and every prepaid extra. Save the changed itinerary and ask the seller to resolve inconsistent segments before departure.