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INTANGIBLE ASSETS OTHER THAN GOODWILL (Details) - Schedule of movement in Intangible assets other than goodwill - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
INTANGIBLE ASSETS OTHER THAN GOODWILL (Details) - Schedule of movement in Intangible assets other than goodwill [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Opening balance |  | $ 1,441,072 | $ 1,617,247 | $ 1,610,313
Additions |  | 139,236 | 95,092 | 87,333
Withdrawals |  | (1,393) | (528) | (928)
Transfer software |  | (3,167) | (1,316) | 203
Foreing exchange |  | (46,996) | (203,948) | (21,264)
Amortization |  | (80,511) | (65,595) | (58,410)
Adjustment aplication IAS 29 by hyperinflation Argentina |  |  | 120 |
Closing balance |  | 1,448,241 | 1,441,072 | 1,617,247
Computer software [member] |  |  |  |
INTANGIBLE ASSETS OTHER THAN GOODWILL (Details) - Schedule of movement in Intangible assets other than goodwill [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Opening balance |  | 156,469 | 160,970 | 157,016
Additions |  | 278 | 791 | 8,453
Withdrawals |  | (270) | (403) | (244)
Transfer software |  | 136,935 | 59,771 | 45,783
Foreing exchange |  | (1,981) | (10,231) | (1,215)
Amortization |  | (70,107) | (54,549) | (48,823)
Adjustment aplication IAS 29 by hyperinflation Argentina |  |  | 120 |
Closing balance |  | 221,324 | 156,469 | 160,970
Developing Software [Member] |  |  |  |
INTANGIBLE ASSETS OTHER THAN GOODWILL (Details) - Schedule of movement in Intangible assets other than goodwill [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Opening balance |  | 151,853 | 123,415 | 91,053
Additions |  | 91,371 | 94,301 | 78,880
Withdrawals |  | (1,123) | (125) | (684)
Transfer software |  | (140,102) | (61,087) | (45,580)
Foreing exchange |  | (2,806) | (4,651) | (254)
Amortization |  |  |  |
Adjustment aplication IAS 29 by hyperinflation Argentina |  |  |  |
Closing balance |  | 99,193 | 151,853 | 123,415
Airports Slots [Member] |  |  |  |
INTANGIBLE ASSETS OTHER THAN GOODWILL (Details) - Schedule of movement in Intangible assets other than goodwill [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Opening balance | [1] | 828,969 | 964,513 | 978,849
Additions | [1] | 47,587 |  |
Withdrawals | [1] |  |  |
Transfer software | [1] |  |  |
Foreing exchange | [1] | (30,597) | (135,544) | (14,336)
Amortization | [1] |  |  |
Adjustment aplication IAS 29 by hyperinflation Argentina | [1] |  |  |
Closing balance | [1] | 845,959 | 828,969 | 964,513
Trademarks and Loyalty Program [Member] |  |  |  |
INTANGIBLE ASSETS OTHER THAN GOODWILL (Details) - Schedule of movement in Intangible assets other than goodwill [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Opening balance | [1],[2] | 303,781 | 368,349 | 383,395
Additions | [1],[2] |  |  |
Withdrawals | [1],[2] |  |  |
Transfer software | [1],[2] |  |  |
Foreing exchange | [1],[2] | (11,612) | (53,522) | (5,459)
Amortization | [1],[2] | (10,404) | (11,046) | (9,587)
Adjustment aplication IAS 29 by hyperinflation Argentina | [1],[2] |  |  |
Closing balance | [1],[2] | $ 281,765 | $ 303,781 | $ 368,349
[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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