ACHILA

ACHILA, the Asociación Chilena de Líneas Aéreas, is the trade association of airlines that operate in Chile. It speaks for national and international carriers on matters that affect air transport. It was founded in October 1997.

The association was created so that air transport companies would have one channel to handle their shared interests. The industry matters a great deal to the country's economy. It also matters to the people who use it, including passengers, importers and exporters.

ACHILA's stated mission is to represent the airlines that operate in Chile. It wants to help build a safe, accessible and quality air industry that connects the whole country with the world and grows in a sustainable way. Its vision is to be a trade body known for a positive influence on the industry. It wants to push for operational excellence and to promote standards for safety, sustainability and service quality that benefit passengers and the country.

The association reports that it now brings together 13 airlines that operate in Chile. According to the civil aeronautics board, its members carried 99 percent of passengers on domestic flights in 2023. They also carried 92 percent of passengers on international flights. The national members are JetSMART, LATAM and SKY. The foreign members are American Airlines, Air Canada, Air France, Avianca, Copa Airlines, Delta, FedEx, Korean Air, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines and United.

ACHILA's work falls into four areas. Public affairs covers its links with the authorities, public and private players in the air industry and related trade bodies. Coordination means creating chances for the industry to take part in policy talks. Monitoring and participation means taking part in bills and new rules, and in the growth of airport infrastructure. Communications management explains the work of ACHILA and its members.

The association also issues public statements. Topics have included congestion and delays at Santiago airport, a strike affecting the airline industry, bird migration problems and modernisation at the El Tepual terminal. In April 2025, it announced that its board had been renewed.

Services

• Airline representation
• Public affairs
• Industry coordination
• Regulatory monitoring
• Airport infrastructure input
• Communications