LATAM Airlines to open first direct passenger connection from Brussels Airport to South America in June 2026
Starting in June 2026, LATAM Airlines will for the first time offer direct passenger flights between Brussels Airport and the Brazilian metropolis of São Paulo. The airline will operate three flights per week on this new route, which is an important addition to Brussels Airport’s intercontinental network. It is also the first direct passenger connection […]
JetBlue Announces New Service from Boston to Barcelona and Milan
JetBlue (NASDAQ: JBLU) today announced it plans to begin new daily summer seasonal service from Boston to two top European cities: Milan, Italy and Barcelona, Spain. Flights to both cities will operate from JetBlue’s focus city at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS). Flights to Josep Tarradellas Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) begin April 16, 2026, and […]
Delta celebrates 25 years of connection and service to Colombia and Chile
Delta Air Lines is celebrating milestones in Latin America: 25 years of service in Bogotá and Santiago, 10 years in Cartagena and 100 years since its founding. These anniversaries also align with the third year of the Delta–LATAM Joint Venture; a partnership that continues to transform travel between North and South America. Celebrating milestones and […]
Airlines Earn $157 Billion In Fees But Passengers Pay 40% Less To Fly
Airlines worldwide are projected to earn an unprecedented $157 billion in ancillary revenue in 2025, according to a new analysis from IdeaWorksCompany, a firm that specializes in airline retail and revenue strategies. The figure marks a sharp increase from $148.4 billion in 2024 and is more than double the $67.4 billion recorded in 2016. The […]
Statement on Premium Flyers Solidarity Coalition Declaration
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) dismissed the Premium Flyers Solidarity Coalition Declaration, emphasizing that the proposed tax on air travelers lacks any credible analysis of the negative effects it may have on the countries it aims to support. The ambition to mobilize climate finance is commendable. However, the means proposed—new taxes on airline passengers, […]
IATA and Industry Partners Call for Strengthened Global Cooperation on Aviation Climate Action
The International Air Transport Association (IATA), together with the governments of Japan, Malaysia and leading industry stakeholders, have issued a joint statement at COP30, urging governments and the international community to reaffirm the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)’s leadership and accelerate coordinated climate action for aviation to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Specifically, […]
Air Traffic in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) Grew 2.5% Year-on-Year in September
In September 2025, total passenger traffic to, from, and within the region reached 35.8 million, a 2.5% increase compared with September 2024 — equivalent to 874,000 additional passengers. Growth was entirely driven by intra-regional markets, particularly domestic operations in Brazil and Argentina, which together accounted for 87% of the net regional increase. Flight frequencies rose […]
Liat Air confirms new Panama, Belize and Colombia routes
Liat Air is pushing ahead with an aggressive international expansion strategy, confirming new flights to Panama, Belize, and Colombia as the Antigua-based carrier works to broaden its footprint across the Americas. The airline is also keeping Africa in its long-term plans, even as it focuses on tightening its regional network. Chief Executive Officer Hafsah Abdulsalam […]
Iberia expands its North American network with a new direct flight to Toronto
Iberia continues to advance its Flight Plan 2030, aimed at expanding its long-haul network and strengthening its leadership in connectivity between Europe and the Americas. In this context, the airline announces the launch of its direct route to Toronto. Starting June 13, Iberia will offer five weekly frequencies—Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday—to Toronto, creating new opportunities for […]
Iberia strengthens its long-haul leadership with the A321XLR as it marks one year since its global launch
A year ago, Iberia became the first airline in the world to operate the Airbus A321XLR, a model that has transformed transatlantic connectivity with greater efficiency and flexibility. On November 14, this aircraft made its first long-haul flight to Boston, marking the beginning of a new era in transoceanic travel. Today, we celebrate a year […]
