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Latam files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Air
Sophie Griffiths
27 May 2020

Latam Airlines Group has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, as the group faces “the biggest crisis in the history of aviation”.

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Latin America’s largest carrier insisted the move would not affect its passenger or cargo operations, reservations or vouchers.

Attributing the move to the Covid-19 crisis, the group said in a statement the reorganisation process would provide Latam “with an opportunity to work with the group’s creditors and other stakeholders to reduce its debt, access new sources of financing and continue operating, while enabling the group to adapt its business to this new reality.”