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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details Narrative) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
Disclosure of detailed information about intangible assets [line items] |  |
Decrease in net income (loss) for the period |  | $ 18,200
Loss related to foreign exchange differences |  | 11,000
Gain of unclaimed fees for expired tickets |  | 32,300
Useful life of intangible asset | The estimated new useful life is 5 years, equivalent to the period for finishing all the image changes necessary. |
TAM S.A. and Subsidiaries [Member] |  |
Disclosure of detailed information about intangible assets [line items] |  |
Loss resulting from an account reconciliation process |  | $ 39,500
Trade Marks [Member] |  |
Disclosure of detailed information about intangible assets [line items] |  |
Useful life of intangible asset |  | P5Y

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