Air Traffic in Latin America and the Caribbean grew 6.2% in passengers and 1.9% in cargo in January
Source: ALTA In January 2026, total air passenger traffic to, from, and within Latin America and the Caribbean reached 45.1 million passengers, representing a 6.2% year-on-year increase compared to 2025, equivalent to 2.63 million additional passengers. 82% of net growth was concentrated in intra-regional traffic (domestic + intra-regional international). The number of flights increased 5.2% year-on-year, while capacity measured in seats rose 3.9%. In the international air cargo segment, 307,410 tonnes were transported across the region in January, representing a 1.9% year-on-year increase. Volumes remained concentrated in the region’s largest markets, with Colombia, Brazil, and Mexico accounting for approximately 60% of the total. Key indicators Passenger Market: Capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), increased 5.7% year-on-year Demand, measured in [...]