Air Cargo in Latin America and the Caribbean Expands 2.2% in July
International cargo accounted for roughly 85% of the total volume moved during the month, with Brazil standing out as the largest market at nearly 75,000 tonnes, a year-on-year increase of 0.8% Air Cargo in Latin America and the Caribbean Expands 2.2% in July Air cargo traffic to and from Latin America and the Caribbean, measured […]
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 […]
Grupo Iberia ends the summer with over 34,000 flights operated in a record-breaking season for connectivity
Grupo Iberia (Iberia, Iberia Express, and Air Nostrum) wrapped up the summer holiday season with intense operational activity. Between June 27 and August 31, the group operated a total of 34,259 flights — equivalent to more than 6 million seats offered — reinforcing its role as one of the leading players in national and international […]
IAWA’s 37th Annual Conference will be held from October 28–30 in Sao Paulo, Brazil
This year, the International Aviation Women’s Association (IAWA) will host its 37th Annual Conference for the first time in São Paulo, Brazil, from October 28 to 30. ALN spoke with IAWA President Debra Santos, who brings more than 40 years of industry experience to her role leading global efforts to advance women in aerospace leadership. […]
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 […]
Air traffic in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) grew 3.4% in June
The region’s overall performance was largely driven by LAC-based airlines, which, according to IATA’s latest report, posted the highest traffic growth globally in June (+7.9%) In June 2025, air traffic in Latin America and the Caribbean reached 38.3 million passengers, marking a 3.4% year-over-year increase, equivalent to 1.3 million additional travelers. This represents an acceleration […]
Iberia breaks its capacity record with Latin America in 2025: 5.5 million seats
In 2025, Iberia has surpassed its previous record for connectivity between Latin America and Europe, scheduling a capacity of more than 5.5 million seats on this air bridge throughout the year, 5% more than the 5.3 million offered in 2024. This figure marks a new historic milestone for the airline. This growth will mean that […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
