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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International air cargo in Latin America and the Caribbean grew 3.7% in April

In April 2026, international air cargo transported to, from, and within Latin America and the Caribbean reached 345,900 metric tonnes. This represents year-on-year growth of 3.7% compared to April 2025. With this result, international air cargo posted four consecutive months of growth in 2026. Colombia, Brazil, and Mexico remained the region’s three largest markets and, for the second consecutive month, all three recorded year-on-year growth in the same month.

Air traffic in Latin America and the Caribbean grew 1.0% in April

Jun 11, 2026

In April 2026, total passenger traffic to, from, and within Latin America and the Caribbean reached 39.2 million passengers. This represents year-on-year growth of 1.0%...

Your best move in this World Cup starts prior to buying your tickets : ALTA and IATA launch a campaign to prevent cyber fraud in airline ticket purchases

Jun 10, 2026

June 10, 2026 — The Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA), the International Air Transport Association (IATA), and strategic partners announce...

May 21, 2026