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 1.0% in April

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% compared to April 2025, equivalent to an additional 392 thousand passengers.

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

International air cargo in Latin America and the Caribbean grew 4.2% in March

May 22, 2026

In March 2026, international air cargo transported to, from, and within Latin America and the Caribbean reached 346,930 metric tonnes. This represents a 4.2% year-on-year...