Latin American airlines fear being left behind in race to secure SAF
Latin American airlines are concerned they may be left behind in the race to secure enough sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to help achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. Speaking at the annual ALTA AGM and Airline Leaders Forum in Cancun, Mexico on 23 October, Chile’s LATAM Airlines group chief executive Roberto Alvo said that while the […]
Tampa Targets Transatlantic, Latin America Service
Tampa International Airport (TPA) has expanded its network to reach 98 destinations in 2023, a notable increase from the 89 destinations in 2019. During this period, the airport has managed to boost its traffic levels by approximately 10%. Internationally, TPA celebrated the arrival of Virgin Atlantic in November 2022, introducing the airport’s first-ever scheduled nonstop […]
Culminó CAPA Latin America Aviation Summit en Querétaro
Durante dos días, la ciudad mexicana de Querétaro fue sede de la edición 2023 del CAPA Latin America Aviation & LCCs Summit que reunió a directivos, especialistas y autoridades locales, en materia de temas de aviación. En el primer día de actividades, las mesas se vieron influidas por el anuncio hecho por parte del Gobierno […]
Delta adds 35K seats to largest-ever Latin American and Caribbean winter schedule
Building on its largest-ever service to the Latin region this winter, Delta is enhancing flight frequencies from six of its U.S. hubs. This growth translates to a 30% increase in available seats compared to last year’s winter season, with added frequencies to nine destinations in the region including Guatemala and Liberia, Costa Rica, in Central […]
Iberia to Offer Over 300 Weekly Flights to and from Latin America in the Upcoming Winter Season
Iberia already designed its flight schedule for the upcoming winter season, which will begin on October 28th and run until March 30th, 2024. During those five months, the airline will focus even more on its long-haul network, with 17% more flights in this market, especially in Latin America, to reinforce its leadership and strengthen Madrid […]
Latin America ‘at risk of being left behind’ on sustainable aviation fuel
Latin American governments must do more to build sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) capabilities in their countries or risk the region being “left behind” in tackling the airline industry’s sustainability challenge, according to IATA regional vice-president for the Americas, Peter Cerda. Speaking as the IATA AGM opened in Istanbul on 4 June, Cerda highlighted the Latin […]
IAG Cargo boosts Latin America and Caribbean capacity for Summer season
IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG) announces additional capacity for the summer season between Latin America, the Caribbean and its hubs – London, Madrid, and Barcelona. Overall, IAG Cargo now offers 400 wide-body weekly services between Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean. Following a revival last year, IAG Cargo now services […]
Warm up during the holidays with expanded Delta service to the Caribbean, Latin America and Mexico
U.S. customers seeking a warm getaway during the holidays are in luck: Delta is adding seasonal routes from its Atlanta, New York-JFK, Detroit and Minneapolis hubs to several tropical destinations. With over 20% more seats vs. the 2022 holiday season, Delta’s holiday 2023 Latin America schedule will be the largest in its history, with expanded […]
Emirates boosts Latin American network with the return to Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires
Emirates has resumed its flights to two South American destinations, Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires, which were previously suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Flight EK247, operated with a Boeing 777 aircraft, received warm welcomes on its journey into Brazil and Argentina on Wednesday. Rio de Janeiro’s RIOgaleão organized a traditional water cannon salute […]
SAASA was recognized in the WCS and will be the first operator in the world with all IATA CEIV certifications
During the largest and most prestigious annual event, the World Cargo Symposium (WCS) of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), which took place in London, Servicios Aeroportuarios Andinos S.A. (SAASA) ratified its commitment to become the first air cargo warehouse in the world to have all five IATA certifications. Through the signing of an agreement […]
