ALTA – ALTA is a non-profit association made up of the most important civil aviation ecosystem companies operating in the region, including the airlines responsible for more than 80% of air traffic in the region. Our work is to coordinate collaborative efforts to facilitate the development of even safer, cost efficient, profitable and sustainable environment for air transport to develop in the region, with the ultimate goal of generating socioeconomic growth for people in our countries.

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 6.6% in February

In February 2026, total passenger traffic to, from, and within Latin America and the Caribbean reached 39.4 million passengers. This represents a 6.6% year-on-year increase compared to February 2025, equivalent to an additional 2.44 million passengers. Growth was stronger than in January, when traffic rose 6.2%. Total flight supply increased 3.4% year-on-year, while seat capacity expanded by 4.3%.

Air Traffic in Latin America and the Caribbean grew 6.2% in passengers and 1.9% in cargo in January

Mar 26, 2026

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...

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...