Santander Latam Miles Program Changes: New Rules & Free Baggage
- Hear's a breakdown of the key changes to the LATAM/santander credit card benefits, as detailed in the text:
- * Free Checked Bag: WorldMember cardholders get a free 23 kg checked bag on all LATAM flights, with no additional requirements.
- * Free Checked Bag: The free suitcase benefit isn't being eliminated, but it will be subject to new rules tied to the Santander Rewards Program.
Hear’s a breakdown of the key changes to the LATAM/santander credit card benefits, as detailed in the text:
Current Benefits (until march 31, 2026):
* Free Checked Bag: WorldMember cardholders get a free 23 kg checked bag on all LATAM flights, with no additional requirements.
* Lounge Access: worldmember cards have access to WorldMember Lounges.
* Mileage Transfers: Mileage transfers are free with no annual cost.
Changes Coming April 2026:
* Free Checked Bag: The free suitcase benefit isn’t being eliminated, but it will be subject to new rules tied to the Santander Rewards Program. Details will be announced on January 5,2026. It will no longer be solely based on card type.
* Mileage Accumulation: Customers with a Life Card will begin to accumulate miles.
* LATAM Pass qualifying Points: Customers will accumulate 1 LATAM Pass Qualifying Point for every 2 miles earned. This helps advance to higher Elite LATAM Pass categories (with no category cap).
* Mileage Rates: Mileage accumulation will vary based on the customer’s relationship with Santander (the more products they have, the more they can earn). Specific rates will be revealed in January with the Santander Rewards Program rules.
* Platinum Card american Express: 1 to 1.5 miles per dollar spent.
* WorldMember limited Santander LATAM Pass card: (Rate not fully specified, details coming in January).
Overall: the changes shift the focus from simply having a certain card to how you use it within the Santander Rewards ecosystem. Earning benefits, especially the free checked bag, will require more active participation in the rewards program.