Source: ICAO Stronger global collaboration to ensure aviation’s growth remains safe, secure and sustainable, emphasizing that regulatory clarity and certainty are essential to reducing risks and fostering competitiveness across the air transport sector was ICAO's message at the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) Annual General Meeting (AGM) & Airline Leaders Forum 2025  Speaking at the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) Annual General Meeting (AGM) & Airline Leaders Forum 2025 in Lima, ICAO's Secretary General Juan Carlos Salazar outlined the organization's Long-Term Strategic Plan, endorsed by all Member States at the recent 42nd ICAO Assembly: achieving zero fatalities, net-zero carbon emissions, and air connectivity for everyone, everywhere by 2050. It was underscored that progress will [...]

Source: ACI-LAC Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport in St. Kitts joins the ACI-LAC network, highlighting its role in Caribbean connectivity and tourism. The airport has modern infrastructure and a history of hosting large aircraft. ACI-LAC celebrates SCASPA’s commitment to excellence and regional development. Airports Council International Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC) is pleased to announce the incorporation of the St. Christopher Air & Sea Ports Authority (SCASPA), operator of the Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport, as its newest airport member. Located just northeast of Basseterre on the island of St. Kitts, Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport is the primary gateway to the nation of St. Kitts and Nevis. Formerly known as Golden Rock Airport, the facility was renamed in [...]

Source: ALTA In August 2025, total passenger traffic to, from, and within Latin America and the Caribbean reached 40.7 million passengers, an increase of 4.3% compared to August 2024 (equivalent to an additional 1.7 million passengers). Intra-regional traffic accounted for 81% of the net increase, driven mainly by the domestic markets of Brazil, Argentina, and Peru, which contributed more than half of the growth. Flight supply grew by 1.2% year-on-year, while total capacity (seats) increased by 2.5%, reflecting the use of larger aircraft, with an average of 160 seats per flight compared to 158 in August 2024[1] . Summary of indicators Capacity measured in available seat kilometers (ASK) grew 4.7% year-on-year. Demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), increased 4.8% [...]

Source: US DOT The average U.S. domestic air fare decreased in the second quarter of 2025 to $386, down 3.8% from the first quarter 2025 inflation-adjusted fare of $401. Itinerary Fares: Round-trips, but includes one-way tickets if no return is purchased. Breakout of trip types: one-way, 40% ($276); round-trip, 60% ($470). Fare calculations by BTS *Based on a sample of approximately 10% of tickets sold. Total ticket value: The price charged by airlines at time of ticket purchase. Included: All fees and charges levied by an air carrier required for the passenger to board the aircraft.   Also, additional taxes and fees levied by an outside entity at time of ticket purchase. Not included: Fees for optional services, such as [...]

Source: IATA     The International Air Transport Association (IATA) launched the Integrated Sustainability Program (ISP) at the IATA World Sustainability Symposium (WSS) in Hong Kong. ISP is a certification program offering airlines a comprehensive sustainability management and assessment framework. It is designed specifically for airlines and built upon the successful IATA Environmental Assessment (IEnvA). Along with certification, the program includes training, consulting, assessments, guidance, and tools in four critical modules: environmental management, sustainable procurement, social responsibility & sustainability performance. ISP certifications and modules can be pursued individually or as a fully integrated sustainability program. Certifications are subject to a recurring 2-year cycle of independent assessments. “The comprehensive ISP certification program validates that an airline is managing its sustainability efforts [...]

Source: IATA   The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched a revised Emergency Response Best Practices Handbook which, for the first time, includes detailed guidance on family assistance. Family assistance has long been an IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) requirement. Since 2022, the requirements for family assistance are included as a standard in the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO’s) Annex 9 (Facilitation) while ICAO’s Document 9973 provides clear responsibilities for airlines, airports and ground handlers, turning international standards into care for affected families. The family assistance chapter in the revised manual provides guidance and practical tools to help operators meet both the IOSA and ICAO requirements. Putting Families First “Accidents are rare. But when they happen people are affected—not [...]