LATAM Airlines will fly between Boston and São Paulo summer 2018

BOSTON – Boston’s first nonstop flight to Brazil will begin next summer with the launch of LATAM Airlines Brazil’s service from Boston to São Paulo – the 54th international destination to be served by Logan through its newly upgraded International Terminal E.

LATAM will operate year-round service from Boston to São Paulo, a city of almost 12 million people with a flourishing economy, São Paulo is the financial capital of Brazil and the largest healthcare hub in Latin America. The state of São Paulo is a hub for education much like Massachusetts and is home to more than 500 universities.

“Massachusetts is a global community, home to a large and vibrant Brazilian population and businesses large and small looking for a competitive edge in one of the world’s most robust economies,” said Governor Charlie Baker. “This new nonstop flight to São Paulo will provide new opportunities for all and make Brazil more conveniently accessible to the Commonwealth’s residents and employers.”

Boston will be LATAM’s sixth destination in the United States, joining the ranks of Miami, Orlando, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles and New York. LATAM Airlines Group serves more than 140 destinations in 25 countries with hubs in São Paulo, Brazil, Lima, Peru and Santiago, Chile. It is also a member of the one world Alliance along with 14 other major airlines including American Airlines and British Airways.

“The addition of nonstop service to São Paulo means another major South American gateway city is now connected directly to Boston’s visitor industry and diversified economic base,” said Mayor Martin J. Walsh. “This opportunity will not only provide more efficient travel for customers but also opportunities for social, education and economic development for both Boston and São Paulo.”

During the past decade, the number of international nonstop destinations from Logan has doubled from 27 to 54 and international passengers now account for 16 percent of its travelers. International passengers are predicted to be the fastest growing component of airport business. In 2016, 6.5 million international passengers traveled through Logan’s Terminal E.

“Connecting New England with the global economy is a key part of Massport’s mission. Offering nonstop service to Brazil, one of the world’s largest economies, has been a target of ours for some time,” said Massport CEO Thomas P. Glynn. “We are excited to welcome LATAM to Logan to provide this service that will connect not only our economies, but families and students as well.”

Massachusetts is home to the second largest foreign born Brazilian population in the United States with over 60,000 residents; Brazilians also make up 2 percent of the population of Boston. Four of the top ten cities with the most residents born in Brazil are in Massachusetts; Everett, Framingham, Marlborough and Malden. Additionally, according to The New York Times, Massachusetts residents are more likely to visit Brazil than anyone else in the United States.

Boston Logan offers nonstop service to 75 domestic and 54 international destinations and served more than 36 million passengers last year. Logan offers nonstop service to South America, Central America, the Caribbean, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. From Boston, passengers can fly nonstop to more than 30 countries.

Sustaining Massachusetts’ competitive edge in international travel is critical to the state’s highly travel-dependent and diversified economy; spread across sectors such as biotechnology, healthcare, education, and medical scientific research. Massport has worked to increase the number of options for international nonstop flights, which help make Boston more attractive to foreign companies to locate U.S. facilities in the Commonwealth.

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About LATAM Airlines Group

LATAM Airlines Group is Latin America’s leading airline group with one of the largest route networks in the world, offering air services to around 140 destinations in 25 countries, and is present in six domestic markets in Latin America: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru, in addition to its international operations in Latin America, Europe, the United States, the Caribbean, Oceania and Africa. The Group employs over 44,000 people worldwide, operating more than 1,300 flights per day and transporting 67 million passengers per year. For any commercial or brand related query, visit www.latam.com. Further financial information is available via www.latamairlinesgroup.net.

About Massachusetts Port Authority

The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) owns and operates Boston Logan International Airport, public terminals in the Port of Boston, Hanscom Field, and Worcester Regional Airport. Massport is a financially self-sustaining public authority whose premier transportation facilities generate more than $15 billion annually, and enhance and enable economic growth and vitality in New England. For more information, please visit massport.com.

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