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CONTINGENCIES (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Disclosure Of Contingencies [Abstract]  
Schedule of Lawsuits received by LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and Subsidiaries
CompanyCourtCase NumberOriginStage of trialAmounts
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ThUS$
LATAM Airlines Group S.A. y Lan Cargo S.A.Comisión Europea
Investigation of alleged infringements to free competition of cargo airlines, especially fuel surcharge. On December 26th, 2007, the General Directorate for Competition of the European Commission notified Lan Cargo S.A. and LATAM Airlines Group S.A. the instruction process against twenty-five cargo airlines, including Lan Cargo S.A., for alleged breaches of competition in the air cargo market in Europe, especially the alleged fixed fuel surcharge and freight.
On April 14th, 2008, the notification of the European Commission was replied. The appeal was filed on January 24, 2011.
On May 11, 2015, we attended a hearing at which we petitioned for the vacation of the Decision based on discrepancies in the Decision between the operating section, which mentions four infringements (depending on the routes involved) but refers to Lan in only one of those four routes; and the ruling section (which mentions one single conjoint infraction).
On November 9th, 2010, the General Directorate for Competition of the European Commission notified Lan Cargo S.A. and LATAM Airlines Group S.A. the imposition of a fine in the amount of ThUS$8,562 (€8,220,000 Euros)
This fine is being appealed by Lan Cargo S.A. and LATAM Airlines Group S.A. On December 16, 2015, the European Court of Justice revoked the Commission’s decision because of discrepancies. The European Commission did not appeal the decision, but presented a new one on March 17, 2017 reiterating the imposition of the same fine on the eleven original airlines. The fine totals €776,465,000 Euros. It imposed the same fine as before on Lan Cargo and its parent, LATAM Airlines Group S.A., totaling €8.2 million Euros. On May 31, 2017 Lan Cargo S.A. and LATAM Airlines Group S.A. filed a petition with the General Court of the European Union seeking vacation of this decision. We presented our defense in December 2017. On July 12, 2019, we attended a hearing before the European Court of Justice to confirm our petition for vacation of judgment or otherwise, a reduction in the amount of the fine.  On March 30, 2022, the European Court issued its ruling and lowered the amount of our fine from ThUS$8,562 (€8,220,000 Euros) to ThUS$2,327 (€2,240,000 Euros). This ruling was appealed by LAN Cargo S.A. and LATAM on June 9, 2022. The other eleven airlines also appealed the ruling affecting them. The European Commission responded to our appeal of September 7, 2022. Lan Cargo S.A. and LATAM answered the Commission’s arguments on November 11, 2022. Finally, the European Commission replied to our defense in January 2023. On February 13, 2023, LAN Cargo, S.A. and LATAM requested the European Court to hold an oral hearing to ensure the Court's full understanding of some points of the discussion. The European Court held a hearing on April 10, 2024. We are currently awaiting a decision. On September 5, 2024, the Advocate General of the European Court of Justice issued a non-binding opinion affirming that the European Court should dismiss all the appeals of the airlines and maintain the fines imposed. The European Court usually follows the majority of the Advocate General’s recommendations, so it is highly likely that the final decision will confirm the fines, in our case, €2,240,000 euros.
2,327
CompanyCourtCase NumberOriginStage of trialAmounts
Committed (*)
ThUS$
Lan Cargo S.A. y LATAM Airlines Group S.A.In the Ovre Romerike Disrtict Court (Norway) and Directie Juridische Zaken Afdeling Ceveil Recht (Netherlands)Lawsuits filed against European airlines by users of freight services in private lawsuits as a result of the investigation into alleged breaches of competition of cargo airlines, especially fuel surcharge. Lan Cargo S.A. and LATAM Airlines Group S.A., have been sued in court proceedings directly and/or in third party, based in England, Norway, the Netherlands and Germany, these claims were filed in England, Norway, the Netherlands and Germany, but are only ongoing in Norway and the Netherlands.
The two cases still pending, in Norway and the Netherlands, are in the evidence confirmation stage. The Norway case has been inactive since January 2014 (pending the final decision of the European Commission), but there has been judicial activity in the Netherlands case. In the Netherlands, most of the airlines involved in this case have been forced to withdraw their claim against LATAM and Lan Cargo after their previous claims in the Chapter 11 proceedings before the New York Court were dismissed. So, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cargo, British Airways, Air France, KLM, Martinair and Singapore have withdrawn their claims and now only the Thai Airways claim is still ongoing against LATAM and Lan Cargo. Only the withdrawal of KLM’s claim has been notified in the case of Norway.
Aerolinhas Brasileiras S.A.Justicia Federal.0008285-53.2015.403.6105
An action seeking to quash a decision and petitioning for early protection in order to obtain a revocation of the penalty imposed by the Brazilian Competition Authority (CADE) in the investigation of cargo airlines alleged fair trade violations, in particular the fuel surcharge.
This action was filed by presenting a guaranty – policy – in order to suspend the effects of the CADE’s decision regarding the payment of the following fines: (i) ABSA: ThUS$10,438; (ii) Norberto Jochmann: ThUS$201; (iii) Hernan Merino: ThUS$102; (iv) Felipe Meyer: ThUS$102. The action also deals with the affirmative obligation required by the CADE consisting of the duty to publish the condemnation in a widely circulating newspaper.  This obligation had also been stayed by the court of federal justice in this process.  Awaiting CADE’s statement. ABSA began a judicial review in search of an additional reduction in the fine amount.  In December 2018, the Justice Federal ruled negatively against ABSA, indicating that it will not apply a additional reduction to the fine imposed. The Judge’s decision was published on March 12, 2019, and we filed an appeal against it on March 13, 2019
9,132
CompanyCourtCase NumberOriginStage of trialAmounts
Committed (*)
ThUS$
Aerolinhas Brasileiras S.A.Justicia Federal.0001872-58.2014.4.03.6105A lawsuit filed by ABSA with a motion for preliminary injunction, was filed on February 28, 2014, in order to cancel tax debts of PIS, CONFINS, IPI and II, connected with the administrative process 10831.005704/2006-43
The statement was authenticated on January 29, 2016. A new insurance policy was submitted on March 30, 2016 with the change to the guarantee requested by PGFN. On 05/20/2016 the process was sent to PGFN, which was manifested on 06/03/2016. The Decision denied the company's request in the lawsuit. The court (TRF3) made a decision to eliminate part of the debt and keep the other part (already owed by the Company, but which it has to pay only at the end of the process: ThUS$3,216 – R$19,877,623.21- probable y ThUS$7,234 – R$44,706,265.59- possible). We must await a decision on the Treasury appeal.
10,450
Tam Linhas Aéreas S.A.Tribunal Regional Federal da 2a Região.2001.51.01.012530-0 (linked to this process Pas 19515.721154/2014-71, 19515.002963/2009-12)Ordinary judicial action filed by TAM Linhas Aéreas for the purpose of declaring the nonexistence of legal relationship obligating the company to collect the Air Fund.
Unfavorable court decision in first instance. Currently expecting the ruling on the appeal filed by the company. In order to suspend chargeability of Tax Credit a Guaranty Deposit to the Court was delivered for R$ 260,223,373.10-original amount in 2012/2013, which currently equals ThUS$87,082 (R$538,168,490.91). The court decision requesting that the Expert make all clarifications requested by the parties in a period of 30 days was published on March 29, 2016.  The plaintiffs’ submitted a petition on June 21, 2016 requesting acceptance of the opinion of their consultant and an urgent ruling on the dispute. In September 2022 with a decision for the parties, they will rule on more evidence and then we will have to wait for a resolution. No amount additional to the deposit that has already been made is required if this case is lost. A ruling is currently pending on the company’s appeal.
68,949
Tam Linhas Aéreas S.A.Secretaria da Receita Federal do Brasil.10880.725950/2011-05A claim filed by the tax authorities questioning the offsetting of credits from the Social Integration Program (PIS in Portuguese) and Social Security Financing Contribution (COFINS in Portuguese) declared in the Offsetting Declarations (DCOMPs in Portuguese).The objection (manifestação de inconformidade) filed by the company was rejected, which is why the voluntary appeal was filed.  The case was assigned to the 1st Ordinary Group of Brazil’s Administrative Council of Tax Appeals (CARF) on June 8, 2015.  TAM’s appeal was included in the CARF session held August 25, 2016. An agreement that converted the proceedings into a formal case was published on October 7, 2016. The company has received the results of the due diligence and presented a claim. On August 21, 2024, a decision was rendered in the Remedy of Appeal adverse to LATAM Airlines Brazil. We need to wait for service of the decision to evaluate the next steps to take. 30,360
CompanyCourtCase NumberOriginStage of trialAmounts
Committed (*)
ThUS$
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A.10 ª Vara das Execuções Fiscais Federais de São Paulo0061196-68.2016.4.03.6182Tax Enforcement Lien No. 0020869-47.2017.4.03.6182 on Profit-Based Social Contributions from 2004 to 2007.This tax enforcement was referred to the 10th Federal Jurisdiction on February 16, 2017.  A petition reporting our request to submit collateral was recorded on April 18, 2017.  At this time, the period is pending for the plaintiff to respond to our petition. The bond was replaced. Currently, the evidentiary stage has begun.28,425
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A.Secretaría de Receita Federal5002912.29.2019.4.03.6100A lawsuit filed by TAM disputing the debit in the administrative proceeding 16643.000085/2009-47, reported in previous notes, consisting of a notice demanding recovery of the Income and Social Assessment Tax on the net profit (SCL) resulting from the itemization of royalties and use of the TAM trademarkThe lawsuit was assigned on February 28, 2019. A decision was rendered on March 1, 2019 stating that no guarantee was required. On 04/06/2020 TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A. had a favorable decision (sentence). The National Treasury can appeal. Today, we await the final decision.8,454
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A.Delegacía de Receita Federal10611.720852/2016-58An improper charge of the Contribution for the Financing of Social Security (COFINS) on an importThere is no predictable decision date because it depends on the court of the government agency. On June 29, 2023, the company decided to propose a composition to the National Treasurer on payment of the debt, but with the legal deductions stipulated in Law 246/2022. the debt is paid. We are awaiting a response from the authority.12,847
CompanyCourtCase NumberOriginStage of trialAmounts
Committed (*)
ThUS$
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A.Delegacía de Receita Federal16692.721.933/2017-80The Internal Revenue Service of Brazil issued a notice of violation because TAM applied for credits offsetting the contributions for the Social Integration Program (PIS) and the Social Security Funding Contribution (COFINS) that do not bear a direct relationship to air transport (Referring to 2012).An administrative defense was presented on May 29, 2018, which was partially in favor of the company. We filed an appeal and it was decided that the process will become a due diligence. We are awaiting the due diligence.25,727
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A.União Federal2001.51.01.020420-0TAM and other airlines filed a recourse claim seeking a finding that there is no legal or tax basis to be released from collecting the Additional Airport Fee (“ATAERO”).In 2001, the Company filed a court claim and in 2009, an initial decision was rendered partially in favor of the Company. In 2016, the Court dismissed the appeal by the plaintiffs. We filed new appeals before the STJ (Superior Court of Justice of Brazil) and STF (Supreme Federal Court of Brazil). Those appeals (special and extraordinary) were denied, so we filed another appeal, called Internal Appeal, on which a decision is pending. A decision by the superior court is pending. The amount is indeterminate because even though TAM is the plaintiff, if the ruling is against it, it could be ordered to pay a fee.
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A.Receita Federal do Brasil19515-720.823/2018-11An administrative claim against TAM to collect alleged differences in SAT payments for the periods 11/2013 to 12/2017.A defense was presented on November 28, 2018. The Court dismissed the Company’s appeal in August 2019.  The Company filed an Appeal to the Appellate Branch of the Internal Revenue Administrative Court (CARF in Portuguese) on September 17, 2019, that is pending a decision.104,846
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A.Receita Federal de Brasil10880.938832/2013-19The decision denied the reallocation petition  and did not equate the Social Security Tax (COFINS) credit declarations for the second quarter of 2011, which were determined to be in the non-cumulative system (proportionality of the PIS and COFINS credits)An administrative defense was argued on March 19, 2019. The Court dismissed the Company’s defense in December 2020.  The Company filed an Appeal to the Appellate Branch of the Internal Revenue Administrative Court (CARF in Portuguese) that is pending a decision.18,594
CompanyCourtCase NumberOriginStage of trialAmounts
Committed (*)
ThUS$
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A.Receita Federal de Brasil10880.938834/2013-16The decision denied the reallocation petition and did not equate the Social Security Tax (COFINS) credit declarations for the third quarter of 2011, which were determined to be in the non-cumulative system. (proportionality of the PIS and COFINS credits)An administrative defense was argued on March 19, 2019. The Court dismissed the Company’s defense in December 2020.  The Company filed an Appeal to the Appellate Branch of the Internal Revenue Administrative Court (CARF in Portuguese) that is pending a decision13,770
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A.Receita Federal de Brasil10880.938837/2013-41The decision denied the reallocation petition and did not equate the Social Security Tax (COFINS) credit declarations for the fourth quarter of 2011, which were determined to be in the non-cumulative system. (proportionality of the PIS and COFINS credits)An administrative defense was argued on March 19, 2019.  The Court dismissed the Company’s defense in December 2020.  The Company filed an Appeal to the Appellate Branch of the Internal Revenue Administrative Court (CARF in Portuguese) that is pending a decision17,982
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A.Receita Federal de Brasil10880.938838/2013-96The decision denied the reallocation petition and did not equate the Social Security Tax (COFINS) credit declarations for the second quarter of 2012, which were determined to be in the non-cumulative system. (proportionality of the PIS and COFINS credits)We presented our administrative defense. The Court dismissed the Company’s defense in December 2020.  The Company filed an Appeal to the Appellate Branch of the Internal Revenue Administrative Court (CARF in Portuguese) that is pending a decision11,614
CompanyCourtCase NumberOriginStage of trialAmounts
Committed (*)
ThUS$
LATAM Airlines Group Argentina, Brasil, Perú, Ecuador, y TAM Mercosur.Juzgado de 1° Instancia en lo Civil y Comercial Federal N° 11 de la ciudad de Buenos Aires1408/2017
Consumidores Libres Coop. Ltda. filed this claim on March 14, 2017 regarding a provision of services.  It petitioned for the reimbursement of certain fees or the difference in fees charged for passengers who purchased a ticket in the last 10 years but did not use it.
Federal Commercial and Civil Trial Court No. 11 in the city of Buenos Aires.  After 2 years of arguments on jurisdiction and competence, the claim was assigned to this court and an answer was filed on March 19, 2019. The Court ruled in favor of the defendants on March 26, 2021, denying the precautionary measure petitioned by the plaintiff. The plaintiff requested on several occasions the opening of the trial, which was rejected by the Court due to the lack of notification of previous resolutions. The evidentiary stage has not yet begun in this case.
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A.Receita Federal de Brasil10.880.938842/2013-54The decision denied the petition for reassignment and did not equate the COFINS credit statements for the third quarter of 2012 that had been determined to be in the non-accumulative system. (proportionality of the PIS and COFINS credits)We presented our administrative defense. The Court dismissed the Company’s defense.  The Company filed an Appeal to the Appellate Branch of the Internal Revenue Administrative Court (CARF in Portuguese) that is pending a decision.13,297
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A.Receita Federal de Brasil10.880.938844/2013-43The decision denied the petition for reassignment and did not equate the COFINS credit statements for the third quarter of 2012 that had been determined to be in the non-accumulative system. (proportionality of the PIS and COFINS credits)We presented our administrative defense. The Court dismissed the Company’s defense in December 2020.  The Company filed an Appeal to the Appellate Branch of the Internal Revenue Administrative Court (CARF in Portuguese) that is pending a decision.12,195
CompanyCourtCase NumberOriginStage of trialAmounts
Committed (*)
ThUS$
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A.Receita Federal de Brasil10880.938841/2013-18The decision denied the petition for reassignment and did not equate the COFINS credit statements for the second quarter of 2012 that had been determined to be in the non-accumulative system.(proportionality of the PIS and COFINS credits)We presented our administrative defense. The Court dismissed the Company’s defense in December 2020.  The Company filed an Appeal to the Appellate Branch of the Internal Revenue Administrative Court (CARF in Portuguese) that is pending a decision11,991
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A.Receita Federal de Brasil10840.727719/2019-71The Federal Tax Service issued a notice of violation in applying for collection of the PIS/COFINS tax for 2014 (proportionality of the PIS and COFINS credits).We presented our administrative defense on January 11, 2020. The Court dismissed the Company’s defense in December 2020.  The Company filed an Appeal to the Appellate Branch of the Internal Revenue Administrative Court (CARF in Portuguese). On September 17, 2024, the Judge made a request to see the case file.36,334
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A.Receita Federal de Brasil10880.910559/2017-91A decision was rendered that refused the petition for reassignment and did not equate the COFINS credit declarations for the third quarter of 2014, which meant the non-accumulative system (proportionality of the PIS and COFINS credits).It is about the non-approved compensation of Cofins. Administrative defense submitted (Manifestação de Inconformidade). The Court dismissed the Company’s defense in December 2020. The Company filed an Appeal to the Appellate Branch of the Internal Revenue Administrative Court (CARF in Portuguese) that is pending a decision.10,482
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A.Receita Federal de Brasil10880.910547/2017-67A decision was rendered that refused the petition for reassignment and did not equate the COFINS credit declarations for the first quarter of 2013, which meant the non-accumulative system (proportionality of the PIS and COFINS credits).We presented our administrative defense (Manifestação de Inconformidade). The Court dismissed the Company’s defense in December 2020.  The Company filed an Appeal to the Appellate Branch of the Internal Revenue Administrative Court (CARF in Portuguese) that is pending a decision.12,080
CompanyCourtCase NumberOriginStage of trialAmounts
Committed (*)
ThUS$
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A.Receita Federal de Brasil10880.910553/2017-14A decision was rendered that refused the petition for reassignment and did not equate the COFINS credit declarations for the fourth quarter of 2013, which meant the non-accumulative system (proportionality of the PIS and COFINS credits).We presented our administrative defense (Manifestação de Inconformidade). The Court dismissed the Company’s defense in December 2020.  The Company filed an Appeal to the Appellate Branch of the Internal Revenue Administrative Court (CARF in Portuguese) that is pending a decision.11,682
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A.Receita Federal de Brasil10880.910555/2017-11A decision was rendered that refused the petition for reassignment and did not equate the COFINS credit declarations for the first quarter of 2014, which meant the non-accumulative system (proportionality of the PIS and COFINS credits).We presented our administrative defense (Manifestação de Inconformidade). The Court dismissed the Company’s defense in December 2020.  The Company filed an Appeal to the Appellate Branch of the Internal Revenue Administrative Court (CARF in Portuguese) that is pending a decision.12,292
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A.Receita Federal de Brasil10880.910560/2017-16A decision was rendered that refused the petition for reassignment and did not equate the COFINS credit declarations for the fourth quarter of 2014, which meant the non-accumulative system (proportionality of the PIS and COFINS credits).We presented our administrative defense (Manifestação de Inconformidade). The Court dismissed the Company’s defense in December 2020.  The Company filed an Appeal to the Appellate Branch of the Internal Revenue Administrative Court (CARF in Portuguese) that is pending a decision.10,784
CompanyCourtCase NumberOriginStage of trialAmounts
Committed (*)
ThUS$
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A.Receita Federal de Brasil10880.910550/2017-81A decision was rendered that refused the petition for reassignment and did not equate the COFINS credit declarations for the third quarter of 2013, which meant the non-accumulative system (proportionality of the PIS and COFINS credits).We presented our administrative defense (Manifestação de Inconformidade). The Court dismissed the Company’s defense in December 2020.  The Company filed an Appeal to the Appellate Branch of the Internal Revenue Administrative Court (CARF in Portuguese) that is pending a decision.12,450
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A.Receita Federal de Brasil10880.910549/2017-56A decision was rendered that refused the petition for reassignment and did not equate the COFINS credit declarations for the second quarter of 2013, which meant the non-accumulative system (proportionality of the PIS and COFINS credits).We presented our administrative defense (Manifestação de Inconformidade). The Court dismissed the Company’s defense in December 2020.  The Company filed an Appeal to the Appellate Branch of the Internal Revenue Administrative Court (CARF in Portuguese) that is pending a decision.10,413
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A.Receita Federal de Brasil10880.910557/2017-01A decision was rendered that refused the petition for reassignment and did not equate the COFINS credit declarations for the second quarter of 2014, which meant the non-accumulative system (proportionality of the PIS and COFINS credits).We presented our administrative defense (Manifestação de Inconformidade). The Court dismissed the Company’s defense in December 2020.  The Company filed an Appeal to the Appellate Branch of the Internal Revenue Administrative Court (CARF in Portuguese) that is pending a decision.9,869
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.AReceita Federal do Brasil10840.722712/2020-05Administrative trial that deals with the collection of PIS/Cofins proportionality (fiscal year 2015).TAM presented an administrative defense but the decision was unfavorable. The Company filed a voluntary appeal (CARF) that is pending a decision.29,099
CompanyCourtCase NumberOriginStage of trialAmounts
Committed (*)
ThUS$
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A.Receita Federal do Brasil10880.978948/2019-86A decision was rendered that refused the petition for reassignment and did not equate the COFINS credit declarations for the fourth quarter of 2015, which meant the non-accumulative system (proportionality of the PIS and COFINS credits). TAM filed its administrative defense on July 14, 2020.  A decision is pending. The Company filed an Appeal to the Appellate Branch of the Internal Revenue Administrative Court (CARF in Portuguese) that is pending a decision.16,018
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A.Receita Federal do Brasil10880.978946/2019-97A decision was rendered that refused the petition for reassignment and did not equate the COFINS credit declarations for the third quarter of 2015, which meant the non-accumulative system (proportionality of the PIS and COFINS credits). TAM filed its administrative defense on July 14, 2020 with an unfavorable decision.The Company filed an appeal with the appellate administrative court. A partial decision was made on the appeal on September 17, 2024 (voluntary appeal).9,690
TAM Linhas Aereas S.A.Receita Federal do Brasil10880.978944/2019-06A decision was rendered that refused the petition for reassignment and did not equate the COFINS credit declarations for the second quarter of 2015, which meant the non-accumulative system (proportionality of the PIS and COFINS credits). TAM filed its administrative defense on July 14, 2020 with an unfavorable decision.  A decision is pending. The Company filed an appeal with the appellate administrative court. A partial decision was made on the appeal on September 17, 2024 (voluntary appeal).10,263
CompanyCourtCase NumberOriginStage of trialAmounts
Committed (*)
ThUS$
Latam Airlines Group S.A23° Juzgado Civil de SantiagoC-8498-2020Class Action Lawsuit filed by the National Corporation of Consumers and Users (CONADECUS) against LATAM Airlines Group S.A. for alleged breaches of the Law on Protection of Consumer Rights due to flight cancellations caused by the COVID-19 Pandemic, requesting the nullity of possible abusive clauses, the imposition of fines and compensation for damages in defense of the collective interest of consumers. LATAM has hired specialist lawyers to undertake its defense.On 06/25/2020 we were notified of the lawsuit. On 04/07/2020 we filed a motion for reversal against the ruling that declared the action filed by CONADECUS admissible, the decision is pending to date. On 07/11/2020 we requested the Court to comply with the suspension of this case, ruled by the 2nd Civil Court of Santiago, in recognition of the foreign reorganization procedure pursuant to Law No. 20,720, for the entire period that said proceeding lasts, a request that was accepted by the Court. CONADECUS filed a remedy of reconsideration and an appeal against this resolution should the remedy of reconsideration be dismissed.  The Court dismissed the reconsideration on August 3, 2020, but admitted the appeal. On March 1, 2023, the Court of Appeals resolved to omit the hearing of the case and pronouncement regarding the appeal, in view of the fact that in January 2023 LATAM's request the end of the suspension of the process that was decreed by resolution of July 17, 2020 in case file C-8498-2020 of the 23rd Civil Court of Santiago, for which the file was sent to the first instance to continue processing. On November 24, 2023, the Court dismissed LATAM’S motion for reversal against the ruling that declared the action filed by CONADECUS admissible. Accordingly, on December 4, 2023, LATAM filed the statement of defense. A reconciliation hearing was held on March 27, 2024, but no agreement was reached. An interim decision on evidence was rendered on May 14, 2024, and on June 18th, the reconsideration of that resolution was denied, which began the evidentiary period.The amount at the moment is undetermined.
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.AReceita Federal de Brasil13074.726429/2021-41Notice of a violation prepared for the COFINS request regarding taxable events presumably occurring between 2016 and 2017.TAM filed its administrative defense with an unfavorable decision.  The Company filed an Appeal to the Appellate Branch of the Internal Revenue Administrative Court (CARF in Portuguese). A partial decision on the appeal by LATAM Airlines Brazil was rendered on August 21, 2024. We need to wait for service of the decision to evaluate the next steps to take.16,747
CompanyCourtCase NumberOriginStage of trialAmounts
Committed (*)
ThUS$
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A.Receita Federal de Brasil2007.34.00.009919-3(0009850-54.2007.4.01.3400)A lawsuit seeking to review the incidence of the Social Security Contribution taxed on 1/3 of vacations, maternity payments and medical leave for accident.In March 2007, the company filed a lawsuit protesting a court order so that the impact of social security payments on funds would not be eliminated (social security payments are applicable to 1/3 of vacation time, salary during maternity leave and illness subsidies). The decision rendered on February 2, 2008 was against the company, so it filed an appeal. The Appellate Court issued a decision partially in favor of the company. A Special/Extraordinary Remedy was filed that was stayed until the Court’s decision – (Topic STF 985). The matter was partially decided in the Supreme Court’s decision of June 2024 (STF) on the “leading case” of another company. After analyzing the decision by the Federal Supreme Court, LATAM Airlines Brazil confirmed that payments are owed for one-third of the vacation time from September 2020 to May 2024.60,891
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A.UNIÃO FEDERAL0052711-85.1998.4.01.0000An indemnity claim to collect a differentiated price from the Federal Union because of the disruption of the economic equilibrium in the concession agreements between 1988 and 1992. The indemnity, should the action prosper, cannot be estimated (Price Freeze).The lawsuit began in 1993. In 1998, there was a decision favorable to TAM. The process reached the Court, and in 2019, the decision was against TAM. The company has appealed and a decision is pending.
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.ATribunal do Trabajo de São Paulo1000115-90.2022.5.02.0312A class action whereby the Air Transport Union is petitioning for payment of additional hazardous and unhealthy work retroactively and in the future for maintenance/CML employees.The action was considered partially valid. The case is awaiting hearing by the Regional Labor Court.430
CompanyCourtCase NumberOriginStage of trialAmounts
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ThUS$
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.AReceita Federal15746.728063/2022-00This is an administrative claim regarding alleged irregularities in the payment of Technical Assistance (SAT) in 2018. The trial court administrative defense has been presented and the ruling was adverse. The company filed an appeal that was referred to the Brazilian Federal Administrative Tax Court (CARF in Portuguese) for a ruling on December 4, 2024. One of the judges asked to analyze the case on the day of the hearing, so a new hearing date is pending.14,930
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.AUnião Federal1003320-78.2023.4.06.3800Legal action to discuss the debit of the administrative process 10611.720630/2017-16 (fine for violation of incorrect registration in DI- import declaration)Distributed on January 19, 2023. The company obtained a precautionary measure suspending the collection without the need for a guarantee. Process awaiting response from the National Treasury. The decision was in favor of the company and the debt was canceled. A remedy filed by União Federal is pending.18,225
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.AUnião Federal12585.720017/2012-84This is a petition to recover a credit (proportional) in the 3rd quarter of 2010 under the Social Security Financing Contribution program (abbreviated as COFINS in Portuguese). Administrative defense presented. The administrative defense was denied. The Company presented a Voluntary Appeal (CARF) which was denied. A special appeal was presented, which was partially favorable. Waiting for the “liquidação” decision to be finalized.8,690
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.AUnião Federal10880-982.487/2020-80This is a petition to recover a credit (proportional) in the 4rd quarter of 2016 under the Social Security Financing Contribution program (abbreviated as COFINS in Portuguese) (proportionality of the PIS and COFINS credits)An administrative defense was presented but was dismissed. The Company filed an Appeal to the Appellate Branch of the Internal Revenue Administrative Court (CARF in Portuguese). On September 17, 2024, the proceedings became a measure to analyze time-barred credits.8,637
CompanyCourtCase NumberOriginStage of trialAmounts
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ThUS$
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.AUnião Federal10880-967.530/2022-49This is a petition to recover a credit (proportional) in the 1rd quarter of 2018 under the Social Security Financing Contribution program (abbreviated as COFINS in Portuguese). (proportionality of the PIS and COFINS credits)An administrative defense was presented. A decision is pending.8,963
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.AUnião Federal10880-967.532/2022-38This is a petition to recover a credit (proportional) in the 2rd quarter of 2018 under the Social Security Financing Contribution program (abbreviated as COFINS in Portuguese). (proportionality of the PIS and COFINS credits)An administrative defense was presented and a decision is pending.9,621
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.AUnião Federal10880-967.533/2022-82This is a petition to recover a credit (proportional) in the 4rd quarter of 2018 under the Social Security Financing Contribution program (abbreviated as COFINS in Portuguese). (proportionality of the PIS and COFINS credits)An administrative defense was presented and a decision is pending.16,961
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TAM Linhas Aéreas S.AUnião Federal19613.725650/2023-86A Notice of Violation prepared in the petition by the Social Integration Program (abbreviated as PIS in Portuguese) and by COFINS on taxable events allegedly occurring between May 2018 and December 2018. (proportionality of the PIS and COFINS credits)An administrative defense was presented and a decision is pending.11,878
LATAM Airlines Group S.A.Tribunal de Defensa de la Libre Competencia445-2022On May 21, 2022, Agunsa filed a petition to TDLC for a preliminary preparatory measure of exhibition of documents in respect of Aerosan, Depocargo, Sociedad Concesionaria Nuevo Pudahuel and Fast Air in which Agunsa claimed that it was impacted by alleged anti-competition practices on the import cargo warehousing market at the Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport.
Fast Air was served on June 9, 2022 and on June 13, 2022, it lodged opposition against this petition, which was partially sustained by the Antitrust Court (TDLC) on July 19, 2022, in which the new exhibition date was set as August 22nd (the original date set by the court was July 1, 2022). On July 25, 2022, Fast Air requested a reconsideration of this latter court decision and petitioned that the temporary scope of the exhibition be reduced. Fast Air’s petition was sustained and the scope of the documents to be revealed was limited even further. On August 12th, Fast Air petitioned that a new date and time be set for the exhibition hearing. The court granted this latter request on August 17th and set the exhibition date as August 31st. Fast Air appeared with 368 files and asked for confidentiality and/or secrecy of all of the information presented. The public versions have already been added to the case file as final versions. Aerosan began a separate, but related, non-contentious inquiry on April 20, 2023 before the Anti-Trust Court (abbreviated as TDLC in Spanish) petitioning that the TDLC decide whether the enforcement of Exempt Resolution #152 of the National Customs Bureau would violate Decree Law 211. Said Resolution #152 granted Agunsa permission to operate as a cargo warehouse at the North Warehouse facility. On January 10, 2024, the Public Hearing of the case was held. On July 15, 2024, the TDLC resolved that the Resolution of the National Customs Bureau consulted by Aerosan did not violate Law Decree No. 211. For the time being, the amount is indeterminate.
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LATAM Airlines Group S.A.Tribunal de Defensa de la Libre Competencia489-2023A preliminary precautionary measure was filed by the Tourism Companies Trade Association of Chile seeking that LATAM’s NDC system cease to be implemented or, alternatively, that collection of the Distribution Cost Recovery Fee be suspended and that LATAM be forbidden to limit the inventory of tickets available through the indirect distribution channel.On May 24, 2023 the preliminary measure was initially rejected. However, after accepting an appeal for reinstatement of ACHET, said resolution was annulled on June 8, 2023, providing instead that partially accepts the precautionary measure only in terms of suspending the Distribution Cost Recovery Fee and prohibiting any unjustified limitation of the inventory of tickets available for the indirect distribution channel. On July 27, 2023, the TDLC issued a ruling favorable to LATAM, which annulled the precautionary measure in its entirety for not complying with the legal requirements. or the time being, the amount is indeterminate.
LATAM Airlines Group S.A.23° Juzgado Civil de SantiagoC-8156-2022A class action filed by CONADECUS against LATAM Airlines Group S.A. for alleged violations of the Consumer Protection Law because of the cancellation of tickets for international flights purchased through travel agencies. It petitioned for fines and damage indemnities to be imposed in defense of the collective and/or diffuse interest of consumers. LATAM has retained specialized legal counsel to defend it.We were served the claim on September 21, 2023. On September 30, 2023, we filed a remedy of reconsideration against the decision that declared the lawsuit filed by CONADECUS admissible, which was dismissed by the Court on November 11, 2023. On November 18, 2023, LATAM filed the statement of defense. On August 6, 2024, LATAM petitioned that the proceedings be declared to have been abandoned. For the time being, the amount is undetermined.
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TAM Linhas Aéreas S.AUnião Federal10880.967587/2022-48This is about the unaccredited compensation/reimbursement and redress regarding the improper payment of the monthly federal social assistance contribution (Cofins, as abbreviated in Portuguese) made in the third quarter of 2018.The administrative defense has been presented and a decision is pending.9,687
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LATAM Airlines Group S.A.Tribunal de Defensa de la Libre CompetenciaNC-388-2011
On August 11, 2023, the Civil Aviation Administration (“JAC,” as abbreviated in Spanish) filed a petition for clarification with the Anti-Trust Court (“TDLC,” as abbreviated in Spanish) regarding Condition VIII.4 of Decision #37/2011 (“Condition VIII.4”). The petition seeks to impose a temporary 5 years limitation on 23 frequencies assigned by the JAC to LATAM after Decision #37 was issued.
The TDLC accepted LATAM’s remedy of reconsideration on October 17, 2023 and amended its previous ruling and dismissed the JAC’s petition for clarification. On October 23, 2023, the JAC presented an appeal to the Supreme Court requesting that the TDLC resolution be annulled and petitioned declared admissible the remedy of reconsideration. The Supreme Court unanimously dismissed the appeal against judgment by the JAC, LATAM opposed both actions of the JAC. There are no appeals pending in this case.


In a separate but related process, JetSmart filed a non-contentious inquiry on September 26, 2023, in relation to the terms of the future public tender of aviation frequencies on the Santiago-Lima route. JetSmart requested an injunction to suspend the tender and maintain the aviation frequency assignments as currently held until the inquiry has finalized. The TDLC declared the inquiry admissible on October 2, 2023, but only to begin a procedure to determine whether the rules in the terms of the public aviation frequency tender violate Decree Law 211, and dismissed the request for provisional measures. JetSmart filed two remedies of reconsideration against the decision by the Antitrust Court on October 4, 2023. The JAC became a party to such motions on October 6, 2023 and LATAM became a party to the process on October 10, 2023, and it requested that the motions filed by JetSmart be dismissed. On October 16, 2023, the TDLC took into account the considerations presented by LATAM and rejected the two motions for reconsideration filed by JetSmart. On October 19, 2023 CONADECUS requested to become part of this process and requested the same injuction previously rejected twice by the TDLC. (Continues on the next page)
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On October 23, 2023 LATAM submitted a brief to the TDLC requesting the rejection of saidinjuction now requested by CONADECUS. On October 23, 2023, a public auction was held by JAC for thirteen international frequencies for the Santiago - Lima route, LATAM won ten of thirteen of these routes. On October 24, 2023, JetSmart once again requested that an injunction be issued regarding the public tender of aviation frequencies on the Santiago-Lima route. On October 30, 2023, LATAM filed a brief petitioning for the dismissal of the new precautionary measure petition of JetSmart. On November 2, 2023, the TDLC rejected the request for injunctions submitted by JetSmart and CONADECUS. On December 5, 2023, JetSmart complied with TDLC procedural order and published in the Chilean official newspaper a notice calling interested parties and stakeholders to submit information and opinions regarding JetSmart’s inquiry . On December 21, 2023 the FNE requested to be an intervening party in the process and requested to extend the deadline to provide background information. The TDLC accepted the postponement, leaving the deadline for providing information as February 5, 2024. On February 1, 2024, LATAM submitted a brief to TDLC advocating for its position and providing background information regarding JetSmart’s inquiry. The Office of the National Economic Prosecutor (FNE), the JAC, the National Consumer Service (SERNAC), Sky Airline and CONADECUS also provided information in January and February 2024. The Civil Aviation Board submitted a petition for clarification to the Antitrust Court on February 13, 2024, asking whether a tender could be convened of international frequencies on the Santiago-Lima Route that expire in 2024. LATAM filed a brief on February 15, 2024 stating that no matter needed to be clarified and that the petition should be dismissed. The Antitrust Court ruled against the Civil Aviation Board on February 15, 2024 because there were no obscure or doubtful aspects to clarify. On April 25, 2024, a tender was held for two Santiago-Lima frequencies and both were awarded to JetSmart. LATAM furnished the certificate of that tender to the Antitrust Court. On June 19, 2024, LATAM accompanied an economic report and observations to the report presented by JetSmart. On July 19, 2024, the JAC, JetSmart, LATAM and Sky presented additional information. On July 31, 2024, the Public Hearing was held at the TDLC, with the participation of the JAC, the FNE, JetSmart, CONADECUS and LATAM. On December 18, 2024, the Antitrust Court of Chile (TDLC in Spanish) asked the Office of the National Economic Prosecutor (FNE in Spanish) to report on the status of the investigation in Case #2755-24 mentioned in the information it provided, and it asked the Civil Aviation Board (JAC in Spanish) to report on the status of the citizen consultation regarding a change in the frequency assignment regulations. Both the FNE and the JAC presented their responses on December 24, 2024. On January 10, 2025, the TDLC dismissed JetSmart’s petition in the non-contentious process dated September 26, 2023 and declared that the tender terms and conditions created no material risks that might violate the provisions in Decree Law 211. On January 24, 2025, JetSmart filed an appeal against the TDLC ruling. On January 29,2025, the TDLC declared it admissible and sent it to the Supreme Court for consideration and resolution.
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TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A.União Federal10880.967612/2022-93This is a petition to recover a credit Cofins in the 1rd quarter of 2019 (proportionality of the PIS and COFINS credits)The administrative defense has been presented and a decision is pending.9,615
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A.Superior Tribunal de Justiça (STJ)0042711-61.2007.8.05.0001 (1449899)Trial involving a commercial representation contract signed directly with the company Gm Serviços Auxiliares de Transporte Aéreo Ltda. alleging the irregular closing of the contract, requesting payment of compensation.
The procedure before the Court of Appeal is pending. An agreement was made for the payment of ThUS$4,480 (R$25,000,000.00).The payment in the agreement was made in full.
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.AUNIÃO FEDERAL1012674-80.2018.4.01.3400Legal actions for members to have the right to collect contributions in the payroll collectible on the basis of gross sales.This claim was filed in 2018. In January 2020, a decision favorable to the Company was rendered so that contributions would be collected on the basis of gross income. The company recently learned that the Superior Courts are rendering decisions unfavorable to contributors. They have ruled against the contributor in a recent decision. In December/2023 the position was withdrawn.
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LATAM Airlines Perú S.A.Tribunal Fiscal-An appeal will be filed before the legal deadline against Intendancy Resolution #4070140001797 served December 31, 2024, which declared the Company’s remedy of claim unfounded. Decision Resolutions #0120030130232 and #0120030130245 were notified on December 22, 2022, as was Fine Resolution #0120020038314, notified on December 22, 2022 and Determination Resolution No. 0120030130245 for indirect disposal of income not susceptible to subsequent tax control linked to the objections made to determination of third category net income for fiscal year 2015.
On January 26, 2023, the Company filed an appeal against the determination and fine resolutions issued by SUNAT. Through Resolution of the Intendencia No. 4070340000928 dated December 19, 2023, SUNAT declared the appeal filed by the Company founded and, consequently, Determination Resolutions No. 012-003-0130232, No. 012-003- 0130245 and Fine Resolution No. 012-002-0038314 are void. The audit area voided the objection to the Major Maintenance expense of approximately US$63 million in the notice of Complementary Outcome of Request #0122220002363 dated September 4, 2024. However, it maintains the other objections. Decision Resolutions #0120030139681 and #0120030139682 were notified on September 16, 2024, as was Fine Resolution #0120020040024 because of a violation of Article 178.1 of the Tax Code. The Company filed a remedy of claim on October 23, 2024 against those resolutions, which was processed under Claim Docket #4070340001599. However, the National Customs and Tax Administration Commission (SUNAT in Spanish) decided, in Intendancy Resolution #4070140001797 notified December 31, 2024, to declare that the Company’s remedy of claim was unfounded. Consequently, an appeal will be filed against that resolution before the legal deadline.
122,953
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.AUnião Federal10880-927.871/2023-62This is a petition to recover Social Security Funding Contributions (Cofins in Portuguese) from the first semester of 2020 (proportionally).The administrative defense has been presented and a decision is pending.11,059
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TAM Linhas AéreasUnião Federal19613.720519/2024-11
On February 7, 2024, the Brazilian Federal Tax Service issued a tax assessment against TAM Linhas Aéreas (19613.720519/2024-11) for the amount of ThUS$47,104 (MR$262,845) related to certain tax credits on “PIS COFINS” ( Federal Social Contributions Taxed on Gross Income) during the 2019/2020 period.

The company filed an administrative response challenging the total amount of the tax assessment. The company received a partial decision on its defense on September 11, 2024. The company filed an appeal and is awaiting a decision on it.44,638
LATAM Airlines Group S.A.15° Juzgado Civil de SantiagoC-15990-2024This is a class action filed by the National Consumers and Users Association (abbreviated as CONADECUS in Spanish) against LATAM Airlines Group S.A., American Airlines, Inc. and Delta Airlines, Inc. alleging several infringements of the Consumer Protection Law because flights were cancelled due to a flaw in the Crowdstrike antivirus software. It is petitioning for the imposition of fines and a damage indemnity in defense of the collective or diffuse interest of consumers.LATAM has retained expert attorneys to handle its defense. LATAM Airlines Group was served the claim on September 17, 2024. On September 27, 2024, LATAM filed a remedy of reconsideration against the resolution that declared the action filed by the National Consumers and Users Association (CONADECUS in Spanish) admissible, which was dismissed by the court on November 20, 2024. LATAM filed a brief of answer to the claim on December 9, 2024. The amount is as yet undetermined.
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LATAM Airlines BrasilTribunales de Justicia del Estado de Sao PauloRol 1002928-30.2024.8.26.0659; Rol 1174718-13.2024.8.26.0100; Rol 1001368-42.2024.8.26.0695; Rol 0012257-66.2024.5.15.0004; Rol 1182239-09.2024.8.26.0100; Rol 1003874-02.2024.8.26.0659Lawsuits against the companies Voepass and LATAM Airlines Brasil for alleged liability in civil proceedings, presented by Luana dos Santos Bezerra Bounhe and others; Aracy Ribeiro Moreira and others; Naira Maria da Silva Gusson do Nascimento; Laura dos Reis Camilo and another; and Silvia Nicole Dantas Costa Maia and others; and a lawsuit against the same companies for alleged labor liability filed by Marcus Vinicius Ávila Santanna and others.
In the litigation with Luana dos Santos Bezerra Bounhe and others (Role 1002928-30.2024.8.26.0659), on December 19, 2024, the parties submitted a request for approval of the agreement concluded extrajudicially. The remaining 5 processes remain in process. All these litigations are under insurance coverage.
LATAM Airlines BrasilUnião Federal17459.720028/2024-67A Notice of Infringement was received in which the business fund amortizations (agiotage) made in the 2019 and 2020 calendar years were rejected in the calculation of Business Income Tax (IRPJ in Portuguese) and the Social Assessment on Earnings (CSL in Portuguese).An administrative defense has been presented and we are awaiting a decision.20,653
In order to deal with any financial obligations arising from legal proceedings in effect at December 31, 2024, whether civil, tax, or labor, LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and Subsidiaries, has made provisions, which are included in Other non-current provisions that are disclosed in Note 20.

The Company has not disclosed the individual probability of success for each contingency in order to not negatively affect its outcome.

(*) The Company has reported the amounts involved only for the lawsuits for which a reliable estimation can be made of the financial impacts and of the possibility of any recovery, pursuant to Paragraph 86 of IAS 37 Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets.