News / Delta-LATAM link-up creates turbulence, but will air cargo benefit?

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Delta and LATAM’s alignment is rocking the passenger market in the Americas, but it is unclear at this stage how it will affect the cargo sector.  

The US carrier is forking out more than $2bn to beef up its presence in the North-South America market, paying $1.9bn for a 20% stake in Latin America’s largest carrier, bringing a presence on the board, and $350m to build up their strategic alliance.  

Under their agreement, announced on September 26, Delta has pledged to acquire four A350 XWB ...