ALTA welcomes a new airline: TAAG Angola Airlines
From its headquarters in Luanda, TAAG operates domestic and international flights, including strategic routes to Havana (Cuba) and Brazil, fostering connectivity between Africa and the Americas, and boosting economic, cultural, and family exchanges between the two continents
October 4, 2024
Panama, October 4, 2024 - The Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) is pleased to announce the joining of TAAG Angola Airlines. Angola's state-owned airline, officially known as TAAG - Linhas Aéreas de Angola, plays a crucial role in connecting key destinations in Africa, Europe and the Americas. From its headquarters in Luanda, TAAG operates domestic and international flights, including strategic routes to Havana (Cuba) and Brazil, fostering connectivity between Africa and the Americas, and boosting economic, cultural, and family exchanges between the two continents.
"We are very pleased to welcome TAAG Angola Airlines as a member of our association. Its role in connecting Latin America, Africa and Europe, taking advantage of the growing flow of transatlantic traffic, is key for the development of this essential service which is air transport", said José Ricardo Botelho, ALTA's Executive Director & CEO.
“Joining ALTA empowers the company's reputation within the industry and it´s a strong statement about TAAG Angola Airlines' growth footprint, as in the long term, we intend to capture and facilitate traffic between the Americas and Africa, providing passengers from those regions with a value-added alternative for connecting with Europe, and vice-versa, via the Luanda Hub,” says, Nelson de Oliveira, CEO at TAAG.
According to Botelho, connectivity between African and Latin American markets has shown great dynamism in 2024. Between January and July, 1,268 flights were operated between Africa and Latin America and the Caribbean, with a total capacity of 378,000 seats. This represents a 108% increase in seat offering and a 97% increase in the total of operated flights vs. the same period in 2023. Also, the total routes between the two regions have increased by 50% vs. 2023; four direct routes are currently operated, vs. three in 2023. Over the next two decades, this dynamism is expected to continue, with a 5.5% projected average annual growth rate between Africa and South America, 3.8% between Africa and Central America, and 3.8% between Africa and the Caribbean.
TAAG Angola Airlines is modernizing its fleet, having received 1 of 15 A220 within the Airbus order book and 4 B787 in the pipeline with Boeing, which will sport the new corporate image of the airline. TAAG currently operates a diverse fleet enabling it to offer transport solutions for both passengers and cargo, reinforcing its commitment to global connectivity and economic development.
TAAG Angola Airlines is the leading airline in the country and is recognized worldwide for its strong high-yield market, having grown its current network to 13 domestic and 11 international destinations. Its fleet allows, in addition to passenger transport, air cargo services which have become essential for Angola´s growth and development. TAAG is a company that prides itself on a strong track record of service and performance excellence.
For more information on TAAG Angola Airlines, visit: www.taag.com
