Porter Airlines welcomes the sun with service to Mexico, the Caribbean and Costa Rica
Porter Airlines is announcing its first flights to sun destinations in Mexico, the Caribbean and Costa Rica this winter. Travellers can choose from five destinations and 13 routes originating from Toronto Pearson International Airport, Ottawa International Airport and John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport. The line-up of destinations includes Cancun, Mexico (CUN), Puerto Vallarta, Mexico […]
Aviation Safety and Training Experts Gather for the ALTA Aviation Summit 2025
The ALTA Aviation Safety, Flight Ops & Training Summit 2025 officially kicks off today in Mexico City. This annual event, organized by the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA), brings together leaders in aviation safety, flight operations, and training, as well as government authorities and technology experts in the aviation industry. Held from […]
St Lucia cuts airport service charge by half for Caribbean flights
The St Lucia government announced on Thursday a significant reduction in the airport service charge for commercial flights traveling between St Lucia and other Caribbean destinations. Prime Minister Philip Pierre has authorized a Statutory Instrument (SI) to reduce the charge by 50 percent, effective June 1, 2025. The airport service fee will drop from EC$68 […]
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 […]
