LATAM Group will begin operating three aircraft featuring renovated cabins, highlighted by the Recaro R7 suites in Premium Business. These new suites retrofitted to Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner jets, offer increased comfort and privacy with sliding doors and interiors inspired by the natural beauty of South America.
The Premium Business suites are fully private, with sliding doors and seats that convert into lie-flat beds. Each suite offers direct aisle access, shoe compartments, storage space, and both USB-A and USB-C charging ports. For entertainment, each suite includes an 18-inch high-definition screen
These aircraft now operate on the Santiago–Mexico City route, between Santiago–Bogotá and Santiago–Miami. The Chile-based 787s will continue to serve routes from Santiago to Easter Island (Chile), Bogotá (Colombia), Madrid (Spain), and Miami, New York, and Los Angeles (USA).
The aircraft are part of a broader retrofit program announced in September of last year, which will see the renovation of 24 Boeing 787 aircraft with a total investment of US$360 million.
“Continuously seeking to modernise our fleet and elevate the flying experience in South America, LATAM is proud to be the first group in the region to innovate Premium Business by incorporating doors into our seats. This initiative provides our passengers with an unprecedented level of privacy and comfort, inspired by local beauty,” said Paulo Miranda, Vice President of Customers at LATAM Group.
Of the 24 aircraft being retrofitted, 10 are Boeing 787-8, operating international and domestic flights in Chile, and 14 are Boeing 787-9, operating both international and domestic flights in Chile, Brazil, and Peru.
The retrofit process is being carried out at LATAM’s maintenance bases in São Carlos, Brazil, and Santiago, Chile, and is expected to be completed by the second half of 2026.
Passengers can also enjoy more comfort in Economy Plus seats, which provide extra legroom, increased recline, footrests, and a dedicated overhead luggage compartment. Economy class seats feature next-generation, ergonomic designs that offer more space and comfort. They are upholstered with up to 70% recycled leather.
With this launch, LATAM Group becomes the first airline group in South America to offer its patrons such an elevated travel experience.
