LATAM Airlines Group plans an international push as it continues to leverage Sao Paulo

LATAM Airlines Group is making adjustments to its international network in late 2014 and 2015 as the macroeconomic conditions in some of its home markets remain weak. The changes also reflect the group's ability to leverage the combined fleets of LAN and TAM post merger as LATAM continues its efforts to shed inefficient aircraft as it phases out 39 jets during a two year period.

LATAM is increasing frequency to North America and adding service to Europe even as it has cited some pressure in those markets during the last year.

But the company appears wisely to be selecting markets that are largely shielded from competition that could help deflect any lingering economic weakness within South America.