LATAM Airlines vs VivaAerobus
Side-by-side comparison of LATAM Airlines and VivaAerobus: cabin and checked baggage allowances, fees, online check-in deadlines, alliances, hubs and contacts.
Chile
Mexico| LATAM Airlines | VivaAerobus | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Chile | Mexico |
| Founded | 1929 | 2006 |
| Type | Full-service airline | Low-cost carrier |
| Main hubs | Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport | Gen. Mariano Escobedo Int'l Airport |
| Aircraft types | 10 | 2 |
| Cabin bag weight | 10 kg (22 lb) | 10 kg (22 lb) |
| Cabin bag size | 55 × 35 × 25 cm (22 × 14 × 10 in) | 55 × 40 × 25 cm (22 × 16 × 10 in) |
| Checked bag (Economy) | 1 piece · 23 kg (51 lb) | 1 piece · 15 kg (33 lb) |
| Extra bag fee | - | from 30 USD |
| Online check-in opens | 2 days | 24 h |
| Online check-in closes | 2 h | 1 h 10 min |
| Airport check-in fee | free | from 5 USD |
| Customer service phone | +562 2 579 8990 | 81 82 150 150 |
Key differences
- LATAM Airlines includes more checked baggage in the basic Economy fare: 1 piece · 23 kg (51 lb) vs 1 piece · 15 kg (33 lb) at VivaAerobus.
- LATAM Airlines opens online check-in earlier (2 days before departure vs 24 h).
- VivaAerobus lets you check in online closer to departure (1 h 10 min vs 2 h).
- VivaAerobus is a low-cost carrier: expect a cheaper base fare with bags, seats and airport check-in sold separately, while LATAM Airlines bundles more into the ticket.
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Allowances shown are for the basic Economy fare on most routes. Fees are the lowest published prices and change often - confirm on the official websites before booking.