Caribbean tourism shows resilience amid mixed markets
Caribbean tourism recorded 18.5 million arrivals in the first half of 2025, up nearly two per cent on last year and six per cent above pre-pandemic levels, according to new data presented at the CTO’s State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC) in Barbados. Presenting the mid-year figures at the Hilton Barbados, CTO database administrator […]
Growth Potential At Latin American Airlines
Latin American and Caribbean carriers, and their countries, appear to be on the winning side of the geopolitical and tariff-strewn headwinds that are buffeting airlines and economies elsewhere. Some of the shifts and trends being seen this year in terms of air traffic growth or decline are marked. IATA data show that in July, Latin […]
Passenger traffic in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) grew 4.4% in July
In July 2025, air passenger traffic across the region reached 42.8 million, a year-on-year increase of 4.4% compared with July 2024, equivalent to 1.8 million additional travelers. This pace of growth outperformed June, adding one percentage point, and was driven primarily by LAC-based carriers, which for the second consecutive month led global expansion with a […]
Southwest Sets Sights on St. Maarten and Begins New Relationship with EVA Air
Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) extended its flight schedule with more routes to new places offering inspiration to book travel through June 3, 2026. It also introduced a new international partnership with EVA Air that’s on sale now and shared a third new destination for 2026, St. Maarten in the Caribbean. One Island, Two Heartbeats […]
WestJet Cargo expands Winter Schedule: More destinations and enhanced service
WestJet Cargo is proud to announce the launch of its expanded 2025/2026 winter schedule, offering Canadian businesses more destinations and increased service to Latin America, the Caribbean, and Asia. This growth reflects WestJet Cargo’s ongoing commitment to providing efficient and reliable shipping solutions across Canada and internationally, with a special focus on supporting the needs […]
Caribbean Regional Airline LIAT 20 Just Got a New Name
Fast-expanding regional carrier LIAT 20 now has a new name, Caribbean Journal has learned. The regional airline is now called Liat Air, following a rebrand. Liat has been adding new routes all over the Caribbean, most recently to Montego Bay and Kingston in Jamaica. The new brand identity has been “redesigned with purpose, guided by […]
Air Traffic in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) Grew 2.6% in May
In May 2025, 37.76 million passengers traveled across Latin America and the Caribbean—a 2.6% year-over-year increase, with 959,000 additional passengers. Growth continued but at a slower pace than in previous months (5.3% in April, 4.0% in March, 5.0% in February). According to ALTA’s Traffic Report, in May 2025, 37.76 million passengers traveled across Latin […]
Southwest to Serve St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, Beginning in Early 2026
Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) intends to grow its network in 2026 initially with new service at Cyril E. King International Airport (STT) on St. Thomas, adding the U.S. Virgin Islands to the carrier’s tropical destinations in the Caribbean. Service is expected to begin in early 2026* and will be available for purchase soon. “We […]
American Airlines gives sunseekers more options to get away this winter
American Airlines is giving travelers the perfect gift for Christmas in July with new routes and more flights to popular destinations in Mexico, the Caribbean and Latin America this winter. Starting later this year, American will launch service from Chicago (ORD) to Mexico City (MEX) and Queretaro (QRO) in Mexico and will also begin service […]
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 […]
