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January 31, 2024
Do we need to see connectivity as lost to understand its importance?
Amidst various challenges, the aviation industry is sending signals that it needs to be considered as an essential activity

 
January 25, 2024
Euroairlines joins ALTA as a new member
Euroairlines - which as an airline provides air cab services and flights on scheduled and non-scheduled routes to 20 destinations in Spain, France and Italy - is standing out for its distribution service, thanks to partnerships allowing it to connect over 250 routes and market them in more than 60 countries, many of them located in the Americas.

 
January 18, 2024
LAC passenger traffic grew by 5.4% in November 2023 over 2022
This data reflected in the November 2023 Traffic Report developed by the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) evidences the continued recovery of aviation industry in the region during the post-pandemic.

 
January 17, 2024
TIACA and ALTA strengthen cooperation
This is the announcement the signature of an Memorandum of Understanding aimed at consolidating cooperation between the two organizations.

 
January 11, 2024
ALTA launches Colombia Aviation Insight 2023: a statistical compendium showing the performance of air transport in the country
It is a statistical compilation with key indicators of passenger demand and aviation capacity in Colombia, such as the main airports and city pairs in the country, in terms of volume and growth.

 
January 8, 2024
ALTA welcomes Global Lounge Network as a new partner
It is a company that designs, finances, develops and markets lounges in airports around the world. It currently has 45 VIP lounges serving over 300,000 people per month.

 
December 27, 2023
CEO article: year-end reflections
José Ricardo Botelho leaves an important message for all those who believe in the value of aviation, and a warning for rulers to look at the sector with different eyes.

 
December 14, 2023
International traffic to and from LAC grew 10% in October
For the first time, Brazil and Chile exceeded their 2019 international traffic levels

 
December 11, 2023
ALTA: tax increase will position AICM as one of the most expensive airports in Latin America and the Caribbean
ALTA expresses its refusal to the imminent tax increase on airport landing, apron, overnight and ERPE services at Mexico City\'s International Airport.

 
December 11, 2023
Visa restrictions for crew members could harm Brazil\'s economy and society
The debate on the visa requirement for crew members is an urgent issue that directly affects the aviation sector and the Brazilian economy. This measure, which seems to disregard decrees that have been in place for more than 70 years, could cause serious damage not only to Brazilians who want to travel, but also to the export/freight and tourism sectors. 

 
December 7, 2023
ALTA highlights the achievements and challenges of aviation on its international day
The Association reinforces the importance of the airline industry as a driver of connectivity and promoter of economic development, highlighting its vast potential in Latin America and the Caribbean.

 
November 24, 2023
ALTA: Tax increase in Argentina directly harms the population
We express our concern about the recent increase in taxes on air tickets in Argentina, since this measure significantly impacts the cost of air travel, discouraging demand at a key time for the recovery of the sector.

 
November 22, 2023
Argentine law firm Romero Zapiola, Clusellas & Sluga joins as a new ALTA Consulting Member
The firm specializes in aerocommercial policy, guiding customers in obtaining scheduled and non-scheduled air transport permits, facilitating dialogue and negotiation with local authorities.

 
November 14, 2023
Brazilian WeSafer AI Software joins ALTA as an Affiliate Member
AI is a long-standing partner in making aviation a safer, more efficient and smoother experience for everyone, that is why ALTA is pleased to announce that WeSafer joins as an association member to work together in its mission to drive excellence and innovation in the aviation industry

 
November 13, 2023
Passenger traffic in Latin America and the Caribbean grew 8.1% in September
September marked an important milestone for passenger transport in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), with volume growing 8.1% compared to September 2022. Carriage of 34.4 million passengers was driven by the intraregional international market, which increased 24.5% compared to 2022