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LATAM Pass elite status
One top benefit of the LATAM Airlines Mastercard and LATAM Airlines World Elite Mastercard is the ability for credit card purchases to help you qualify for LATAM Pass elite status, making it easier to earn LATAM Pass status or reach a higher tier. You’ll be eligible to begin taking advantage of mileage accrual and other benefits after linking your Cardless and LATAM Pass accounts.
In addition to LATAM Airlines’ travel requirements that vary by tier, cardholders can qualify for LATAM Pass elite status with Qualifying Points earned from credit card spend, as outlined in detail here. While both cards accrue Qualifying Points on eligible purchases, you can earn them twice as quickly with the LATAM Airlines World Elite Mastercard, and you can earn more LATAM Pass Miles for many of your purchases, too.
How many Qualifying Points do I need for LATAM Pass elite status?
Frequent flyers can also earn status after accruing a certain number of Qualifying Segments, instead of Qualifying Points, based on the chart below. Travelers earn one segment after completing one paid flight sold by LATAM Airlines and operated by the airline or an eligible partner. See how many Qualifying Points or segments you’ll need to accrue for each tier below and click here for a closer look at how to earn Qualifying Points and Qualifying Segments.
| Elite Tier | Qualifying Points | Qualifying Segments | Maximum Card Points* |
| Gold | 15,000 | 20 | 3,000 |
| Gold Plus | 30,000 | 35 | 6,000 |
| Platinum | 40,000 | 45 | 7,000/8,000** |
| Black | 75,000 | 75 | 7,000/9,000** |
| Black Signature | 160,000 | 120 | N/A |
Information current as of 12/31/22. Visit LATAM Airlines‘ website for the most current list. *Maximum Card Points represent the maximum number of Qualifying Points earned from credit card purchases that may be used to help reach the corresponding elite level. **LATAM Airlines Mastercard customers can earn a maximum of 7,000 Qualifying Points from card purchases each calendar year, while LATAM Airlines World Elite Mastercard customers can earn a maximum of 9,000 Qualifying Points from card purchases each calendar year. Tier limits also apply.
LATAM Pass elite qualification is the key to unlocking valuable airline-specific benefits from LATAM Airlines. Perks vary by tier and availability, and range from business-class upgrades to priority boarding to bonus miles, becoming more valuable as your elite level progresses.
You can learn more about the suite of LATAM Pass elite benefits on the airline’s website here, and read on below for a sampling of some of the carrier’s most valuable perks.
LATAM Pass Upgrade Coupons
Upgrade Coupons can be used to request an upgrade on paid tickets booked into the Plus and Top economy fare category. Customers who request an upgrade via LATAM Airlines’ website may be upgraded to Premium Economy or Premium Business, based on availability.
As of the publication date, flights between the United States and South America require between one and three Upgrade Coupons each, depending on the country of origin and destination. Upgrade Coupons are issued each year for each LATAM Pass elite status level as follows:
- Gold: Two
- Gold Plus: Four
- Platinum: Six
- Black: Unlimited
- Black Signature: Unlimited
Don’t have elite status? You’ll receive three Upgrade Coupons as a benefit of the LATAM Airlines World Elite Mastercard, after linking your Cardless and LATAM Pass accounts. Coupons are issued on Mar. 31 of each year your account is active and in good standing, and are valid until Mar. 31 of the following year or the date you close your credit card account, whichever is sooner.
Note that current LATAM Pass elite members will not receive additional coupons as a benefit of their credit card, with the exception of Gold elite members, who will receive one additional coupon, for a total of three. Click here for more on using your LATAM Airlines credit card to upgrade your seat.
Complimentary LATAM+ Seats
Speaking of seat upgrades, LATAM Black and Black Signature members can select LATAM+ seats for free on all flights, offering extra legroom, additional recline and a footrest on select planes. Platinum elite members can select these seats for free on domestic flights.
Meanwhile, all LATAM Pass elite members can select non-LATAM+ seats free of charge on all flights, while Black and Black Signature elites traveling with a companion can select their seat free of charge as well. LATAM+ and seat selection benefits do not apply to customers traveling on a fare booked into the Basic category. Learn more about this LATAM Pass elite tier benefit on LATAM Airlines‘ website.
LATAM Airlines lounge access
LATAM Platinum, Black and Black Signature elite members can access the airline’s airport lounges when traveling on LATAM Airlines. As of the publication date, LATAM Airlines operates lounges at four airports in South America, and one in the United States, including:
- Miami International Airport (MIA)
- Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
- Buenos Aires Ezeiza International Airport (EZE)
- Santiago de Chile International Airport (SCL)
- São Paulo International Airport (GRU)
Inside, travelers will find comfortable seating, food and drinks. Select lounges may offer additional amenities, such as business centers, shower suites, shoe shine and more.
You can also access LATAM Airlines’ airport lounges using the two passes issued as a benefit of the LATAM Airlines World Elite Mastercard. Learn more about how your credit card can get you into the LATAM Airlines lounge right here.
Priority check-in and boarding for LATAM Pass elite members
All LATAM Pass elite members have access to LATAM Airlines’ Premium Access counters when traveling on domestic and international flights, even in economy class, potentially saving you time when checking in for your flight at the airport. Elite members are also eligible for Premium Boarding on flights that board via a jet bridge, giving you early access to the overhead bins. Note that boarding benefits are not included for elite members traveling on a fare booked into the Basic category. Learn more and see LATAM Airlines’ latest eligibility requirements on LATAM Airlines‘ website.
Priority baggage
Checking a bag? LATAM Pass elite members receive priority baggage, with a special tag identifying your checked luggage so that it’s among the first to be delivered at baggage claim, whenever possible. Platinum, Black and Black Signature members also receive one additional checked bag free of charge. Baggage benefits do not apply to LATAM Pass elite members traveling on a fare booked into the Basic category. See LATAM Airlines’ latest eligibility requirements on the airline’s website.
Flight changes
Want to fly earlier or later on the same day? As long as there’s availability, select LATAM Pass elite members can move to a new flight on their original travel date, free of charge. This benefit is available on many domestic flights for Gold Plus, Platinum, Black and Black Signature elites, and on international flights for Black and Black Signature elites.
Note that LATAM Airlines may only operate one flight per day on some routes, in which case it may not be possible to change your flight. Flight change benefits do not apply to LATAM Pass elite members traveling on a fare booked into the Basic category. See LATAM Airlines‘ website for the latest requirements and more details.
Extra flexibility for new parents with LATAM Pass elite status
Parents may not be able to keep up their busy travel schedules as they welcome a new member to the family. New parents can contact LATAM Airlines at (866) 435-9526 to request a status extension up to six months after their child’s birth, including adoptions. Once documentation has been approved, the member’s current LATAM Pass tier will be extended for an additional year.
Click here to learn more about the LATAM Airlines Mastercard and LATAM Airlines World Elite Mastercard, including rewards, card benefits and more.
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