LATAM Pass is the loyalty program of LATAM, Latin America's largest airline. An important point that causes confusion: LATAM is not in any global alliance — it left oneworld in 2020 — and now operates with bilateral deals, with Delta as its main partner. This is the strategy guide; the live data is in the LATAM Pass miniportal.
The essentials in one table
| Item | How it works on LATAM Pass |
|---|---|
| Airline | LATAM Airlines |
| Alliance | None (left oneworld in 2020) — bilateral deals, Delta as anchor |
| Where points come from | Livelo and Esfera coalitions, partner banks (Itaú/Credicard, C6, BTG transfer directly) and flights |
| Co-branded card | In Brazil, exclusive to Itaú (LATAM Pass Mastercard/Visa lines) |
| Validity | 36 months from credit, renewed by flying a paid LATAM segment |
| Tiers | Gold, Platinum, Black and Black Signature (by qualifying points) |
Where the points come from: banks and coalitions
LATAM Pass points arrive by transfer from coalitions (Livelo, Esfera) and several direct partner banks. Here are the main paths in Brazil:
| Source | Path to LATAM Pass |
|---|---|
| Itaú / Credicard | Itaú Shop transfers directly and also via Livelo; the co-branded card is Itaú's |
| C6 Bank and BTG | Transfer directly (official partner banks) |
| Caixa | Uau program — transfers directly to LATAM Pass |
| Nubank | Ultravioleta card only — transfers directly (1:1) |
| Santander | Via Esfera → LATAM Pass (minimum tends to be higher) |
| Bradesco and Banco do Brasil | Via Livelo → LATAM Pass (base ratio 1:1) |
The co-branded card is Itaú-only. In Brazil, LATAM Pass cards are issued exclusively by Itaú and earn points directly on purchases. Ratios and transfer minimums change — check the official site before transferring.
Elite tiers in detail
Since 2025, qualification is by Qualifying Points (PQP) only — the flight-count requirement is gone, and 100% of PQP count, whether from LATAM flights, partners or a credit card. The period runs January 1 to December 31:
| Tier | PQP required | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Gold | 12,000 | South America upgrades, priority boarding, miles don't expire while elite |
| Platinum | 35,000 | More upgrades, LATAM lounges, 2 bags |
| Black | 100,000 | Unlimited South America upgrades, lounges, priority service |
| Black Signature | 200,000 | Concierge, exclusive boarding, premium perks |
How to accumulate the right way
You earn by flying, transferring from banks and coalitions, or subscribing to Clube LATAM Pass — but for most people, transferring with a bonus is the most rewarding route.
- Concentrate points in Livelo and Esfera and transfer during a bonus.
- The Clube LATAM Pass credits guaranteed points every month (plans from 1,000/month) and extends validity while active.
- LATAM co-branded cards earn points directly on purchases.
- Flying a paid segment renews the whole balance's validity — useful to avoid losing points.
Delta is the international key. With no alliance, much of the value outside LATAM's network comes from bilateral partners like Delta, Aeroméxico, Iberia, British, Japan Airlines, Qatar, the Lufthansa group and Virgin Atlantic. One important detail: most partner redemptions require a combined itinerary with a LATAM flight (Qatar is the exception, with a fixed table for Brazil). Check the current list on the official site before planning.
Worked example: transfer with a bonus
Numeric example
You have 50,000 Esfera points and an 80% bonus to LATAM Pass appears: they become 90,000 points. An international segment costing R$ 3,200 cash costs 70,000 points + R$ 260 taxes.Value per thousand = (3,200 − 260) ÷ 70 = R$ 42 — excellent. See the logic in when to redeem with miles.
Strengths and limits of LATAM Pass
✓ Strengths
- Largest domestic and regional network in South America.
- Club that extends validity and credits points monthly.
- Solid Delta partnership for the US.
✕ Watch-outs
- No global alliance — more limited partner network.
- Partner list changes; always check the official site.
- Pricing can rise on very high-demand dates.
Common mistakes with LATAM Pass
- Assuming it's still oneworld — it isn't since 2020; plan via bilateral partners.
- Transferring without a bonus — wait for the campaign.
- Letting points expire — fly a paid segment or use the Club to renew.
- Not comparing with cash on expensive dates.
Tips to get the most
- Turn on alerts for LATAM Pass bonuses.
- Use the Club Simulator to decide if the Club pays off.
- Compare the cost per thousand in the mile-value guide.
- Unsure about the program? See how to choose.
💡 Summary: LATAM Pass has the region's largest network and a club that protects validity. With no alliance, international value comes mainly from Delta and bilateral partners — transfer with a bonus and check partners before planning.