LATAM Airlines vs Sichuan Airlines Business Class Comparison
| LATAM Airlines | Sichuan Airlines | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Seat type | Lie-flat | Business Class Lie-Flat |
| Lie-flat | Yes | Yes |
| Seat width | 21 inches | 21 inches |
| Alliance | Oneworld | None |
| IATA | LA | 3U |
| Hubs | Santiago (SCL), São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) | Chengdu Shuangliu Airport (CTU), Chengdu Tianfu Airport (TFU) |
LATAM Airlines — Pros & Cons
- + Modern all-widebody long-haul fleet
- + Strong South American network
- + Competitive pricing to Latin America
- − Limited lounge network outside hubs
- − No seat doors or suites
Sichuan Airlines — Pros & Cons
- + Modern A350 fleet
- + Growing international network
- + Competitive Chinese pricing
- − Limited brand awareness outside China
- − Variable product quality
- − Language barriers
The verdict
Both LATAM Airlines and Sichuan Airlines earn a 7/10 rating, making this a close call. LATAM Airlines offers Lie-flat while Sichuan Airlines features Business Class Lie-Flat. Your decision should come down to route availability, alliance loyalty, and which seat product appeals more to you.