Source: ALTA NTT DATA, one of the world's leading IT service providers, has formalized its membership in the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA). This significant move marks NTT DATA's presence in seven key Latin American countries: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, and Peru. "We are delighted to welcome the NTT DATA team to ALTA. Their expertise and leadership in technology and consulting solutions are invaluable assets to the campaigns we develop for the aviation industry in Latin America and the Caribbean,” said José Ricardo Botelho, Executive Director and CEO of ALTA. NTT DATA is recognized for offering comprehensive technology solutions and consulting services across all facets of the airline industry, including digital marketing, logistics, operations, finance, [...]

Source: ALTA Air passenger traffic in Latin America and the Caribbean grew by 7.4% in April 2024, totaling 38.8 million travelers, an increase of 2.7 million compared to April 2023. Notably, the international market saw a 10% growth, with 18.3 million passengers total. Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, and Panama were the five busiest countries by international  passenger numbers. The extra-regional international segment grew by 8.3%, reaching almost 14 million passengers, 1.06 million more than in April 2023. The most significant extra-regional international market by passenger numbers was Mexico-USA, with 3.3 million passengers in April. The intra-regional category had the highest percentage increase, with a 16% rise, adding 603,000 passengers in April. The most considerable increases were seen on [...]

Source: ACI-LAC The Airports Council International - Latin America and the Caribbean is pleased to announce the addition of First Class Experience (FCE) as a distinguished member of its World Business Partners Program (WBP). Dr. Rafael Echevarne, Director General of ACI-LAC, expressed enthusiasm about the new partnership, stating, "We are thrilled to welcome First Class Experience to the ACI-LAC family. Their commitment to providing exceptional VIP Airport hosting services aligns seamlessly with our mission to elevate the standards of airport services in the region." First Class Experience, known for its exclusive VIP Airport hosting and meet-and-greet services in Aruba and Colombia, is poised to leverage the numerous opportunities that come with ACI-LAC WBP membership. Milly Paskel, Managing Director at First [...]