Driving a Safer, More Efficient
and Competitive Aviation Industry
in Latin America & the Caribbean
ALTA brings together the region’s leading airlines and aviation strategic partners to strengthen safety, accessibility, connectivity and operational performance
We are a private non-profit association representing the carriers responsible for more than 85% of the air traffic in Latin America and the Caribbean. We coordinate industry efforts, foster technical collaboration and work with authorities to build a increasingly competitive and sustainable aviation sector.
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Air Traffic in Latin America and the Caribbean grew 6.2% in passengers and 1.9% in cargo in January
In January 2026, total air passenger traffic to, from, and within Latin America and the Caribbean reached 45.1 million passengers, representing a 6.2% year-on-year increase compared to 2025, equivalent to 2.63 million additional passengers. 82% of net growth was concentrated in intra-regional traffic (domestic + intra-regional international). The number of flights increased 5.2% year-on-year, while capacity measured in seats rose 3.9%.
In the international air cargo segment, 307,410 tonnes were transported across the region in January, representing a 1.9% year-on-year increase. Volumes remained concentrated in the region’s largest markets, with Colombia, Brazil, and Mexico accounting for approximately 60% of the total.
International air cargo in LAC posted moderate growth in 2025, driven by mid-sized markets
Mar 11, 2026
International air cargo in Latin America and the Caribbean reached 4.1 million metric tonnes in 2025, representing year-on-year growth of 3.2%. Regional performance was...
Air passenger traffic in Latin America and the Caribbean grew 3.8% year-on-year in 2025
Feb 16, 2026
In 2025, total passenger air traffic to, from, and within Latin America and the Caribbean reached 477.3 million passengers, representing year-on-year growth of 3.8% compared...
International air cargo in Latin America and the Caribbean grew 2.9% in November
Jan 30, 2026
International air cargo traffic to, from, and within Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) recorded a 2.9% year-on-year increase in November 2025, measured in metric tonnes...