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 with November 2024, equivalent to 882 thousand additional passengers. Intra-regional traffic accounted for 84% of net growth.

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 tons transported, with a total of 351,327 tons. This result represents a deceleration compared with the 3.3% year-on-year growth recorded in September.

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 2024, equivalent to 874,000 additional passengers.

International air cargo traffic to, from and within from Latin America and the Caribbean increased 3.3% year-on-year in September 2025, measured in metric tonnes carried. This outcome points to an acceleration in regional growth, following the more modest 0.7% increase recorded in August. International cargo accounted for approximately 83% of total air cargo volumes handled during the month. Brazil remained the largest international air cargo market in the region, with a 21.8% share, followed closely by Colombia (21.7%) and Mexico (16.2%).

The Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) regrets the lack of willingness of the parties involved to move forward on balanced solutions regarding the implementation of the Transfer TUUA at Jorge Chávez International Airport.

International air cargo traffic to and from Latin America and the Caribbean recorded a 0.7% year-on-year increase in August 2025, measured in metric tons carried.

In September 2025, total passenger traffic to, from, and within the region reached 35.8 million, a 2.5% increase compared with September 2024 — equivalent to 874,000 additional passengers.

According to the associations, the proposed measure, which mandates free checked and carry-on baggage and restricts other standard commercial practices, represents a serious threat to Brazil’s air transport connectivity, competitiveness, and affordability

Developed by ICF as a specialized consultant, the roadmap analyzes how to advance toward the global decarbonization goals of the aviation industry in Latin America and the Caribbean, while continuing to foster the region’s air connectivity

The associations warn that the proposed measure will reduce consumer choice, impact various business models—including those of low-cost airlines—and does not fully consider the adverse economic, operational, and social effects

In August 2025, total passenger traffic to, from, and within Latin America and the Caribbean reached 40.7 million passengers

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International cargo accounted for roughly 85% of the total volume moved during the month, with Brazil standing out as the largest market at nearly 75,000 tonnes, a year-on-year increase of 0.8%

In July 2025, air passenger traffic across the region reached 42.8 million, a year-on-year increase of 4.4% compared with July 2024, equivalent to 1.8 million additional travelers