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INTANGIBLE ASSETS OTHER THAN GOODWILL (Details 1) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
Reconciliation of changes in intangible assets other than goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Opening balance |  | $ 1,617,247 | $ 1,610,313 | $ 1,321,425
Additions |  | 95,092 | 87,333 | 90,360
Withdrawals |  | (527) | (928) | (927)
Transfer software |  | (1,412) | 203 | 10,653
Foreing exchange |  | (203,852) | (21,264) | 239,059
Amortization |  | (65,596) | (58,410) | (50,257)
Hyperinflation Argentina |  | 62 |  |
Adjustment aplication IAS 29 by hyperinflation Argentina |  | 58 |  |
Closing balance |  | 1,441,072 | 1,617,247 | 1,610,313
Computer Software [Member] |  |  |  |
Reconciliation of changes in intangible assets other than goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Opening balance |  | 160,970 | 157,016 | 104,258
Additions |  | 792 | 8,453 | 6,688
Withdrawals |  | (403) | (244) | (736)
Transfer software |  | 59,675 | 45,783 | 85,029
Foreing exchange |  | (10,136) | (1,215) | 5,689
Amortization |  | (54,549) | (48,823) | (43,912)
Hyperinflation Argentina |  | 62 |  |
Adjustment aplication IAS 29 by hyperinflation Argentina |  | 58 |  |
Closing balance |  | 156,469 | 160,970 | 157,016
Developing Software [Member] |  |  |  |
Reconciliation of changes in intangible assets other than goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Opening balance |  | 123,415 | 91,053 | 74,887
Additions |  | 94,300 | 78,880 | 83,672
Withdrawals |  | (124) | (684) | (191)
Transfer software |  | (61,087) | (45,580) | (74,376)
Foreing exchange |  | (4,651) | (254) | 7,061
Amortization |  |  |  |
Hyperinflation Argentina |  |  |  |
Adjustment aplication IAS 29 by hyperinflation Argentina |  |  |  |
Closing balance |  | 151,853 | 123,415 | 91,053
Airport Slots [Member] |  |  |  |
Reconciliation of changes in intangible assets other than goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Opening balance | [1] | 964,513 | 978,849 | 816,987
Additions | [1] |  |  |
Withdrawals | [1] |  |  |
Transfer software | [1] |  |  |
Foreing exchange | [1] | (135,544) | (14,336) | 161,862
Amortization | [1] |  |  |
Hyperinflation Argentina | [1] |  |  |
Adjustment aplication IAS 29 by hyperinflation Argentina | [1] |  |  |
Closing balance | [1] | 828,969 | 964,513 | 978,849
Trademarks and Loyalty Program [Member] |  |  |  |
Reconciliation of changes in intangible assets other than goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Opening balance | [1],[2] | 368,349 | 383,395 | 325,293
Additions | [1],[2] |  |  |
Withdrawals | [1],[2] |  |  |
Transfer software | [1],[2] |  |  |
Foreing exchange | [1],[2] | (53,521) | (5,459) | 64,447
Amortization | [1],[2] | (11,047) | (9,587) | (6,345)
Hyperinflation Argentina | [1],[2] |  |  |
Adjustment aplication IAS 29 by hyperinflation Argentina | [1],[2] |  |  |
Closing balance | [1],[2] | $ 303,781 | $ 368,349 | $ 383,395
[1] | See Note 2.5
[2] | In 2016, the Company resolved to adopt a unique name and identity, and announced that the group's brand will be LATAM, which united all the companies under a single image.

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