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LATAM reduces operations by 95% in April

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LATAM Airlines Group also informed the beginning of Roberto Alvo's tenure as CEO while Enrique Cueto was named a board member by the Board of Directors

LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and its affiliates ('LATAM') announced a 95% reduction in operations during April 2020, in light of border closures and lower demand due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. Measures will be evaluated on an ongoing basis based on travel restrictions of different countries as well as demand.

Passenger operations during April 2020
Domestic flights:

International flights:

Cargo operations during April 2020
The operation of LATAM's cargo affiliates has not been limited in the same way by border closures and travel restrictions. To support imports, exports and the transport of vital goods in Latin America, LATAM Airlines Group is increasing the capacity of its cargo fleet (in available ton kilometers - ATKs) by more than 15%. This includes an increase from 21 to 26 weekly flights between South America and the United States, a 20% rise in cargo operations between South America and Europe, as well as the operation of passenger aircraft for select cargo-only services.

New CEO and change to board of directors
As previously communicated, Roberto Alvo assumed the role of CEO of LATAM Airlines Group on April 1, 2020. Alvo has been part of the group for 19 years, holding leadership positions in areas including the international passenger business, cargo, fleet, planning and development, finance and most recently, he served as Chief Commercial Officer. Alvo holds a civil engineering degree from Chile's Universidad Católica and an MBA from IMD in Lausanne, Switzerland.

Likewise, former CEO, Enrique Cueto, was named by the Board of Directors as a new LATAM Airlines Group board member, replacing Juan José Cueto, who stepped down on April 1. A new Board of Directors must be selected at the company's next ordinary shareholders meeting.

This press release was sourced from LATAM Airlines on 02-Apr-2020.