With the Delta deal, that reigning power couple has split.
Following its breakup with Chile-based LATAM last month, American Airlines quickly announced new flights next year from Miami to Chile and Peru — destinations where the two had been coordinating their routes with regulatory approval. American said it had “expanded routes and lowered prices” as a result of its coordination with LATAM in Chile and Peru.
By contrast, Delta’s historic weakness in the region has become a distinct advantage, allowing it to leapfrog competitors without facing as much regulatory scrutiny.