How LATAM seats & upgrades generally work
The essentials. Availability and price depend on fare, route, aircraft and timing.
Higher branded fares include or ease seat selection; Economy Basic typically assigns your seat late and doesn't allow free advance selection.
If you're travelling as a family or group, book and select seats as early as you can — the best adjacent seats go first, especially on full flights.
LATAM offers seats with more space or better location for a premium on most fares. They're limited and sell out on popular flights.
You may upgrade at booking, later through your reservation, or with points where LATAM offers it — availability varies a lot by route and aircraft.
Higher-tier members get better seat access and, on eligible routes, upgrade opportunities. Add your LATAM Pass number so any benefit applies.
Seat and upgrade prices vary by route, cabin and timing and change constantly, so we don't list amounts. Tell us your flight and we'll check what's open and reserve it for you.
Seat options by fare
General guidance — what's included and what's paid depends on your fare and route.
Ways to move up
More than one path to Premium Economy or Premium Business — availability varies by route and day.
Pay or use points
Most predictable
- Upgrade at booking or later in your reservation
- Points-based upgrades where space is open
- Airline upgrade offers before departure
- Price and space vary by route and demand
LATAM Pass status
For tier members
- Better seat access on many routes
- Upgrade opportunities on eligible routes
- Add your LATAM Pass number so it's linked
- Not guaranteed — depends on availability
Add your LATAM Pass number before you fly. Better seat access and any status benefits only apply if your number is on the reservation — easy to forget, easy to add.
Frequently asked
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Contact options
Reach LATAM directly, or let us handle it.
Contact LATAM Airlines directly
The airline's own official channels — free.
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