Two Canadian Airlines Consider Direct Flights to Guyana
At least two Canadian airlines have expressed interest in launching direct flights to Guyana, with potential start dates already discussed, according to the country’s aviation minister. The prospective services could expand connectivity between Canada and Guyana, although the carriers, destinations and launch schedules have not been publicly identified. At least two Canadian airlines are considering […]
Caribbean Air Capacity Remains Below 2025 Levels as Global Seats Grow 1.6%
Scheduled airline seat capacity in the Caribbean is down 1.6% year on year in October 2026, a reduction of around 56,000 seats, according to UK-based aviation data provider OAG. Global scheduled capacity rises 1.6% over the same period, to 535.1 million seats in October 2026. −1.6% Caribbean scheduled seats, Oct 2026 vs Oct 2025 −56,000 […]
Tobago Opens New Airport Terminal to Support International Connectivity
Tobago has officially opened the new East Terminal at A.N.R. Robinson International Airport, with commercial flight operations beginning on October 14, 2026. The facility expands passenger handling capacity and modernizes the island’s main air gateway as efforts continue to strengthen international connectivity and support tourism development. The new terminal, located at Crown Point, was inaugurated […]
653 Fewer Airport Pairs Than in 2019: Latin America and the Caribbean Has More Seats, but a Narrower Network
LAC has more airline seats than in 2019 but 653 fewer airport pairs. Key figures from the ACI-LAC connectivity study and the questions they raise.
Sangster Airport Wins 19th Caribbean Award After Hurricane Melissa
Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, Jamaica, has been named Caribbean’s Leading Airport 2026 by the World Travel Awards, securing its 19th title and extending its winning streak to 18 consecutive years. The recognition comes less than a year after Hurricane Melissa forced the airport to suspend operations, following efforts to restore commercial flights and […]
WAGA 2026: Airport charges account for less than 6% of airline costs, says Rafael Echevarne
Airport charges remain a recurring point of friction in aviation economics. At WAGA 2026 in Lima, ACI-LAC Director General Rafael Echevarne argued that their actual weight in airline operating costs is relatively limited — while the revenues they generate remain tied to airport operations, infrastructure and long-term investment. LIMA, PERU — The debate over the […]
ICAO Trains Aviation Inspectors on Generative AI in Peru
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is holding a generative artificial intelligence workshop for civil aviation inspectors in Lima, Peru, from October 20 to 23, 2026. The training focuses on potential applications in aviation safety oversight, administrative processes and responsible technology use. The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), through its South American Regional Office, is […]
Job Opportunity: Amadeus Hiring Airports and Borders Sales Manager for LAC
Amadeus is recruiting a Sales and Account Manager for its Airports and Borders business across Latin America and the Caribbean, with a primary focus on Caribbean markets. The full-time position is available in five locations across the United States, Colombia and Costa Rica, with applications open until November 4, 2026. Application deadline: November 4, 2026 […]
WAGA 2026: Airport master plans must align capacity with future demand
Speaking during a media workshop held in Lima ahead of the main WAGA 2026 conference sessions, Juan Manuel Manríquez, Regional Director of Airport Operations at ACI-LAC, outlined how airport master plans must coordinate future demand with airside capacity, land use, investment priorities and operational constraints. Master plans provide a long-term roadmap For Juan Manuel Manríquez, […]
LATAM International Traffic Grows 8.8% as Domestic Markets Diverge
LATAM Airlines Group carried 7.6 million passengers in September 2026, up 3.7% year on year. International traffic grew faster than available capacity, while domestic operations recorded contrasting trends in demand and load factors. LATAM Airlines Group, headquartered in Santiago, Chile, reported a 6.2% year-on-year increase in consolidated passenger traffic in September 2026, according to preliminary […]
Latin American Air Cargo Demand Outpaces Capacity Growth in August
Air cargo demand among Latin American and Caribbean airlines grew faster than available capacity in August 2026, reversing the pattern observed in previous months. The latest IATA figures also point to an improvement in regional cargo load factors. Latin American and Caribbean airlines recorded a 5.1% year-on-year increase in air cargo demand in August 2026, […]
WAGA 2026: Retaining women in aviation requires more than recruitment
Angeline Flemming speaking at the Women in Airports session during WAGA 2026 in Lima. At WAGA 2026 in Lima, the Women in Airports discussion shifted the focus from attracting women into aviation to keeping them in the industry. Angeline Flemming of Aruba Airport Authority put career mobility, leadership and representation at the centre of that […]