Panama’s Tocumen Airport Expansion: A Strategic Bet on LAC Connectivity
📌 IN BRIEF • Tocumen International Airport (Panama) announces the addition of 10 to 12 new boarding gates by 2028• Passenger traffic up 7% between January and May 2025• Capacity increased from 15 to 20 million annual passengers• Tender process scheduled for Q2 2026• Tocumen strengthens its position as a strategic hub connecting North America, […]
Air Cargo: A Balanced Global Market, a More Strained Outlook for Latin America
In 2025, global air cargo demonstrated its adaptability within a still unstable economic and commercial environment. Volumes reached a record high, driven by robust e-commerce, the reorganization of supply chains, and the increasing demand for rapid transport solutions for high-value goods. However, behind this overall performance, regional dynamics diverge sharply. In Latin America and the […]
Martinique: Bordeaux and Fort-de-France linked by a direct air bridge with CORSAIR
On December 15, 2025, Aimé-Césaire airport welcomed the first direct flight from Bordeaux to Fort-de-France, operated by CORSAIR. This new route marks a strategic turning point for Martinique’s connectivity and accessibility to the Caribbean from south-western France. A three-way partnership to enhance regional appeal The arrival of this inaugural flight at 5:47pm is no coincidence. […]
Caribbean Airlines: Garvin Medera steps down as CEO, continuity assured by Nirmala Ramai
Internal succession to ensure stability The Board of Directors of Caribbean Airlines has announced the immediate resignation of its President and CEO, Garvin Medera, and the appointment of Nirmala Ramai, current Chief Operating Officer, as interim CEO. The company has confirmed that the entire flight schedule will continue without interruption, reassuring passengers and partners of the continuity […]
Trinidad & Tobago – ACI-LAC 2025: the Caribbean at the heart of connectivity, sustainability and airport innovation issues
A strategic conference in Trinidad and Tobago The press conference held in Trinidad and Tobago on October 6, 2025, as part of the ACI-LAC 2025 ANNUAL ASSEMBLY – CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION, brought together the region’s leading airport industry executives. Around Mónica Infante (President of ACI-LAC and CEO of Aerodom), from the Dr. Rafael Echevarne (Managing Director, ACI-LAC) and Hayden Newton (Managing Director, Airports Authority of […]
Airline Conference 2025: French Guiana hosts the second edition on October 23 and 24
The Airline Conference 2025 will take place in Cayenne, French Guiana, on October 23 and 24. This event confirms the commitment made during the first edition in 2024 in Martinique: to give French Guiana the responsibility of hosting the sequel.This second edition takes place against a backdrop marked by the need to strengthen regional connectivity, accelerate the […]
Caribbean Airlines opens a new era between Dominica and Puerto Rico
August 15, 2025 will go down as a milestone in the history of regional connectivity. Caribbean Airlines inaugurated its new direct service between Dominica and Puerto Rico, creating a strategic bridge between two complementary territories: one recognized as the Caribbean’s “nature island”, the other as an essential air hub for North American travellers. This long-awaited launch meets […]
Inter-island air connectivity: a challenge for sustainable intra-Caribbean tourism
Inter-island air connectivity today represents one of the greatest challenges to the development of sustainable tourism in the Caribbean region. Getting around between the islands of the Caribbean remains a complex task, despite the region’s considerable tourism potential. This is as true for international travelers as it is for local residents, for whom getting from one island to […]
[ACI Airport Day] Technology & Passenger Experience: What the Experts Have to Say
Three world leaders meet at ACI Airport Day to rethink the future of the passenger journey at Caribbean airports How can we rethink the passenger experience in an increasingly digitalized airport world? This was the question at the heart of the “Technology & Customer Experience” panel organized during ACI Airport Day, which brought together three experts from […]
Martinique – Quality of service, innovation, connectivity: key takeaways from ACI Airport Day 2025
Held for the first time in Martinique, ACI Airport Day brought together Caribbean and international decision-makers to discuss the major challenges facing air transport. Thanks to the joint efforts of the ACI-LAC and SAMAC teams, this event offered a relevant and enriching program, designed for all players in the airport ecosystem. The event, marked by the desire to enhance the passenger experience […]