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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International air cargo in Latin America and the Caribbean grew 2.9% in November
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 transported, reaching a total of 358,440 tonnes. This marks a rebound compared with October, when year-on-year growth stood at 0.9%.
Air traffic in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) grew 2.3% year-on-year in November
Jan 16, 2026
In November 2025, total air passenger traffic to, from, and within Latin America and the Caribbean reached 39.3 million, representing a 2.3% year-on-year increase compared...
International air cargo in Latin America and the Caribbean grows 0.1% in October
Jan 8, 2026
International air cargo traffic to, from, and within Latin America and the Caribbean recorded a marginal year-on-year increase of 0.1% in October 2025, measured in metric...
Air traffic in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) grew 3.9% year-on-year in October
Jan 2, 2026
In October 2025, total passenger traffic to, from and within Latin America and the Caribbean reached 39.6 million passengers, a 3.9% year-on-year increase compared to October...

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Traffic Report Latin America and the Caribbean

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Johnny
Gallardo

Accounting Director

Johnny is a Public Accountant graduated from Santa Maria University in Caracas, Venezuela. He has over 30 years of experience in service and manufacturing companies in the Administration, Accounting and Finance areas, leading the implementation of administrative and financial systems and restructuring of the accounting department. In January 2009, he joined ALTA as head of Administration and Finance with the objective of preparing the financial statements and responsible for the external audit, updating internal procedures, controlling assets and coordinating IT services and maintenance, providing forecasting and financial reporting to drive current and long-term profitability.

Maria Carolina
Cárdenas

Chief of Staff

Carolina is a lawyer, specialized in International Law and Business since 2007. She has worked at Citibank, Asobolsa (as Legal and Administrative Vice President), IATA (as Government Affairs Manager), and more recently has provided consulting services in personal and professional development.