![IATA criticises lack of action from South American governments](https://worldofaviation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/LATAM_Chile_CC-BBF_Boeing_787-8_Dreamliner_at_Sydney_Airport_1_1170.jpg)
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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has criticised Latin American governments for a lack of action and assistance for airlines as the coronavirus continues to devastate the industry. The group is also questioning when the sector will return to pre-virus strength and whether all carriers will survive the pandemic. Peter Cerda, IATA’s vice-president for Latin
![LATAM expected to maintain Qantas partnership after leaving oneworld](https://worldofaviation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/image1.jpeg)
Airlines
LATAM Group says it expects to maintain its partnership with Qantas after it withdraws oneworld and forges a joint-venture with Delta Air Lines.
![LATAM to offer nonstop Sydney-Santiago flights by end of 2019](https://worldofaviation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/IMG_4181_1170.jpg)
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LATAM Airlines says it plans to offer three nonstop flights a week between Sydney and Santiago with Boeing 787-9s by the end of calendar 2019.