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TAM Brazilian Airlines

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TAM Brazilian Airlines

Brazil · TAM
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Brazil's leading airline connecting the world.

Founded
1961
Headquarters
São Paulo, Brazil
Alliance
Star Alliance
TAM Brazilian Airlines, operating under IATA code JJ, was one of Brazil's largest and most prominent commercial carriers. Founded in 1961, the airline grew from a regional taxi air service into a major international carrier connecting Brazil with destinations across South America, North America, Europe, and beyond. In 2012, TAM merged with LAN Airlines of Chile to form LATAM Airlines Group, one of the largest airline groups in Latin America. The combined entity rebranded progressively, with TAM's operations eventually folding into the LATAM brand by 2016. During its peak, TAM was known for its strong domestic network within Brazil and was a member of the Star Alliance before transitioning to oneworld following the LATAM merger. The airline played a pivotal role in modernizing Brazilian aviation and expanding international connectivity for Brazilian travelers.
Hubs & network
TAM's primary hubs were São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and São Paulo–Congonhas Airport (CGH).
Fleet
TAM operated a fleet primarily composed of Airbus A320 family aircraft for domestic routes, along with Airbus A330 and Boeing 777 aircraft for long-haul international services.
Notable facts
  • ›TAM was founded in 1961 as a regional taxi air service before expanding into a full-scale airline.
  • ›In 2012, TAM merged with Chile's LAN Airlines to form LATAM Airlines Group, one of the largest airline conglomerates in Latin America.
  • ›TAM was the first Brazilian airline to join a global airline alliance, becoming a Star Alliance member in 2010.
  • ›The airline rebranded to LATAM Airlines Brasil in 2016, retiring the TAM brand.
  • ›TAM suffered a major tragedy in 2007 when Flight 3054 crashed at Congonhas Airport in São Paulo, killing all 187 people on board.
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TAM Brazilian Airlines connecting Brazil and the world with passion

TAM Brazilian Airlines, founded in 1976, grew to become one of Brazil's largest and most influential carriers, known for its warm Brazilian hospitality and extensive domestic network. Operating from primary hubs in São Paulo, TAM built a reputation for quality service across South America and intercontinental routes. In 2012, TAM merged with Chile's LAN Airlines to form LATAM Airlines Group, cementing its legacy as a cornerstone of Latin American aviation.

Primary Hubs
GRUCGHBSBGIG
Cabin Classes
EconomyPremium EconomyBusiness
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Fleet Note

TAM operated a predominantly Airbus fleet including the A319, A320, A321, and A330 family aircraft across its domestic and international routes.

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Route network map (333 legs)

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Route network

AJU → REC320
ASU → EZE320
ASU → GRU320
BEL → FOR320
BEL → GIG320
BEL → MAB320
BEL → MAO320
BEL → MCP320
BEL → STM320
BPS → CNF320 319
BPS → GRU320
BSB → BEL320
BSB → CGB320 319
BSB → CGR320
BSB → CNF320 319
BSB → CWB320
BSB → FLN320
BSB → GIG320
BSB → GYN320
BSB → JPA320
BSB → MAB320
BSB → MAO320
BSB → MCZ320
BSB → MIA757 763
BSB → NAT320
BSB → POA320
BSB → REC321 320
BSB → SDU319
BSB → THE320 319
BSB → VIX320
BVB → MAO320
CDG → PEK773
CGB → CGH319
CGB → GRU320
CGH → BPS320
CGH → CNF319 320
CGH → FLN319 320
CGH → GYN320 319
CGH → JOI319
CGH → LDB319
CGH → POA320 319
CGH → SJP320 319
CGH → SSA320 319
CGH → UDI319 320
CGH → VIX320 319
CGR → BSB320
CGR → GRU320
CNF → CGH319 320
CNF → GIG320
CNF → GRU320 321
CNF → SSA320
CUZ → JUL319
CWB → GIG320
CWB → IGU320
CWB → LDB320
CWB → POA320
DFW → GIG763
EZE → GRU330 320
FLN → BSB320
FLN → GRU320
FOR → BEL320
FOR → BSB321 319
FOR → GIG320 321
FOR → NAT321
FOR → REC320
FOR → SLZ320
GIG → BEL320
GIG → BSB320
GIG → DFW763
GIG → FOR320 321
GIG → JFK763
GIG → JPA320
GIG → SCL320 319
GIG → SLZ320
GIG → VIX320
GRU → ASU320
GRU → CCS320
GRU → CDG773
GRU → CGB320
GRU → CNF321 320
LATAM Airlines Brasil
Encyclopaedia

LATAM Airlines Brasil, formerly TAM Linhas Aéreas, is the Brazilian brand of Chilean LATAM Airlines Group operating international and domestic flights from hubs in Brasília, Fortaleza, and São Paulo. According to the National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil (ANAC), between January and December 2023, LATAM had 37.8% of the domestic, and 18.2% of the international market share in terms of passenger-kilometers flown, making it the largest domestic and largest international airline in Brazil.

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