45 Years Advancing Aviation in Latin America and the Caribbean
By Peter Cerdá, CEO ALTA On April 8, 1980, twelve airlines gathered in Bogotá to establish what was then known as AITAL, driven by the vision of increasing connectivity across our countries. Today, as the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA), we honor this legacy with an eye toward the future, committed to […]
Organizational Announcement: A new period is taking off for ALTA
The Executive Committee of the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) announces that, after a valuable tenure that has marked a milestone in our organization, José Ricardo Botelho will conclude his term as Executive Director & CEO in March of this year. José Ricardo joined ALTA in June 2020, during an exceptionally challenging […]
IATA Americas Vice President: Taxes Restrict Caribbean Air Transport Market
While the Caribbean air transport market is growing, high levels of taxation on airline tickets prevent the market from reaching its full potential, according to IATA Americas Regional Vice President Peter Cerda. Cerda told Aviation Week that there were 31% more available seats in the Caribbean, including flights to and from the region from around […]
Aruba Airport Achieves Record-Breaking Growth in 2024
Aruba Airport Authority N.V. (AAA) proudly reflects on a remarkable 2024, marked by significant growth across key performance metrics. Despite infrastructure challenges, AAA successfully balanced stability and sustainable growth, further solidifying Queen Beatrix International Airport’s position as the premier aviation hub in the Caribbean. In 2024, Aruba Airport managed 30,604 flights, reflecting a 5.2% increase […]
Antigua and Barbuda pushes for return of aviation sector to Category 1 status
The Antigua and Barbuda Cabinet recently discussed with the director of the Eastern Caribbean Civil Aviation Authority (ECCAA) strategies to restore the region’s aviation sector to Category 1 status. The meeting happened when the Caribbean island-nation is making efforts to improve its safety and compliance in the aviation sector with a key emphasis on the […]
Dominican Carrier Arajet Builds Caribbean Network, Eyes Cuba Flights
LCC Arajet is continuing to develop a network in the Caribbean, with plans for more expansion in the region, according to the Dominican Republic airline. The carrier, founded in 2022, aims to make the Dominican Republic a major South America-North America connecting point, utilizing both Las Americas International Airport (SDQ) in the capital Santo Domingo […]
IATA Reminds Governments and Industry Partners of Their Shared Responsibility Ahead of Busy Holiday Season
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) anticipates a 4.3% increase in flight frequencies and a 4.2% rise in available seats compared to the same period in 2023 for the holiday season in Latin America and the Caribbean. Looking at the entire year, airlines are projected to increase passenger numbers in the region by 5% in […]
Chinese airlines gear up for rise in LAC imports
Chinese cargo airlines are gearing up for more imports from Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) countries, as mutual benefits and win-win results are regarded as the overarching principles for the development of relations between China and the region, underlying the highly complementary nature of the economies of both sides. At 10:50 am on Wednesday, a […]
Caribbean Airlines opera su vuelo inaugural a Tórtola, Islas Vírgenes Británicas
El pasado lunes 14 de octubre, el vuelo inaugural BW294 de Caribbean Airlines aterrizó sin contratiempos en el aeropuerto Terrance B. Lettsome de las Islas Vírgenes Británicas. En una breve ceremonia celebrada en el Aeropuerto Internacional de Piarco, Trinidad, el Consejero Delegado de Caribbean Airline, Garvin Medera, declaró: «Como aerolínea regional, seguimos comprometidos con la […]
Air Canada Expands its Sun Network with 55 Caribbean and US Destinations this Winter
Air Canada announced it is boosting its 2024-25 winter sun network, with increased frequencies and featuring new routes from Ottawa and Quebec City to Tulum and from Montreal to Saint Maarten. In addition, more flights are scheduled from Halifax, Ottawa, Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver to popular vacation destinations in Florida and the Caribbean. This winter, […]
