Source: ALTA The international air market within Latin America experienced the highest growth in May and has been the most dynamic since the post-pandemic period The intraregional international market, encompassing international travel within Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), experienced the highest percentage growth in May 2024 compared to domestic and extraregional international travel. This market reached 4.45 million passengers, a 13.2% increase compared to May 2023. From January to May, the intraregional international market also recorded the highest percentage growth, with an increase of nearly 17%. It is noteworthy that this segment was the only one that had not surpassed pre-pandemic levels until July 2023. Additionally, it showed a 6% growth compared to 2019 during this month. This growth [...]

ACI-LAC and Munich International Airport invite to the webinar on VIP-Terminarls: An exclusive experience for passengers and an additional revenue opportunity for airports As a growing number of affluent passengers desires a unique travel experience, VIP-Terminals are becoming more and more popular with airports, mainly in Europe but increasingly in other markets as well. These state-of-the-art spaces cater to the needs of individuals who demand a smooth and fast service across the airport together with an exclusive experience. German introduces the audience to the concept of VIP-Terminals, discusses key-features of such terminals and shows examples of VIP-Terminals from around the world. Date: Wednesday, July 17, 2024 Time: 10:00 AM (Panama / Quito / Bogota) Speaker:  German González, Senior Consultant at Munich Airport International To participate, you [...]

Source: ALTA 2024 is shaping up to be a historic year for commercial aviation in Ecuador The year 2024 looks set to be a record year for international passenger traffic in Ecuador. During the first four months of the year, 1.55 million international passengers traveled To/From the country, an 8% increase vs. 2019. "If this trend continues, 2024 will be the year with the highest international passenger traffic in Ecuador," foresees ALTA Aviation Insight Ecuador, a statistical compilation of air transport in the country. "Ecuador has put in place a State Agenda including aviation and tourism as essential sectors for the socio-economic development of the country. Accordingly, the State has taken measures leading to important advances for the competitiveness of [...]

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on South Africa to mobilize its experience, resources, and infrastructure to accelerate the development of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production. The call came as government and industry officials gathered in Johannesburg for the IATA Wings of Change Focus Africa conference. “South Africa has vast potential to become a leading Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) producer in the region. And there is a waiting market for SAF as airlines work to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050. More than a strategy in support of aviation’s decarbonization, it is a strategy for economic development and should be a top priority for the new South African government. Across agriculture, energy, and transportation, new jobs [...]

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is collaborating with the Aviation Sustainability Forum (ASF) to launch a standardized Cabin Waste Composition Audit (CWCA), with the ASF Cabin Waste Composition Auditing Platform to be launched in September 2024. CWCA audits have already been trialed in two waves, covering 25 flights (short, medium, and long-haul) at Singapore’s Changi Airport in November 2023 and April 2024. ASF conducted the audits based on a methodology developed by IATA. Preliminary results indicate that the sector is generating over 3.6 million metric tonnes of cabin and catering waste annually, with 65% being food and beverage waste. Untouched meals account for 18% of all waste. Audit data will guide the airline industry and policy makers [...]

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for May 2024 global passenger demand with the following highlights: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs), was up 10.7% compared to May 2023. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 8.5% year-on-year. The May load factor was 83.4% (+1.7ppt compared to May 2023), a record high for May. International demand rose 14.6% compared to May 2023. Capacity was up 14.1% year-on-year and the load factor improved to 82.8% (+0.3ppt on May 2023). Domestic demand rose 4.7% compared to May 2023; capacity was up 0.1% year-on-year and the load factor was 84.5% (+3.8ppt compared to May 2023). “Strong demand for travel continues with airlines posting a [...]