LATAM is 10% to 12% below industry average in CO2 per RTK: Head of climate change management

LATAM Airlines head of climate change management Diego Martínez del Río, speaking at the CAPA Airline Leader Summit Latin America & Caribbean, stated (10-Sep-2026) the carrier's sustainability definition encompasses the environment, businesses and communities it serves. Mr Martínez del Río said: "Aviation in Latin America is way more than just tourism. It's access to healthcare, education and to basic services that a lot of the places in our region don't have access to". Mr Martínez del Río added that LATAM is 10% to 12% below the industry average in CO2 per RTK, with financial incentives tied to hitting sustainability targets. [more - CAPA TV]