Articles tagged “south america”

This huge cooperation agreement between two of Brazil's three largest airlines will do little to quell speculation that a merger between Azul and Gol could be on the horizon.

Machu Picchu is arguably South America's top draw for foreign tourists. If access remains disrupted for some time, many international visitors may cancel future trips as a precaution.

North and South America have been standout performers in leading the industry's capacity recovery post pandemic. While this was anticipated, there are noteworthy shifts in interregional capacity from North America to the Middle East, Africa and Asia.

After winning antitrust immunity for its partnership with LATAM, Delta is growing rapidly in South America and in Latin America. American, the longtime leader in the regions, has the best hub in Miami, but Delta seeks dominance through other hubs including Atlanta and JFK.

Colombia's civil aviation authority, Aerocivil, is taking a new look at the proposed merger of Avianca and Viva Air following what it described as a "substantial irregularity" in its initial…

The civil unrest has delivered a serious blow to the recovery of Peru's tourism sector. Tourism officials need to counter the negative publicity — especially around Machu Picchu — to reassure aspiring tourists of the country's safety. They also need to nudge government officials to resolve the crisis.

It's one thing to create off-the-beaten-track adventures, but just how sustainable these multi-day experiences are needs careful consideration from the remote locals. After all, they're expected to drip-feed off those offerings by showcasing their everyday existence.

No part of the world is seeing as many big changes to the airline business as Latin America. The final shape is still opaque, but one thing is clear for the region's aviation industry: All eyes are watching closely for how this transformation unfolds.

Latam Airlines struggles may finally be ending. But high energy prices and inflation could slow the South American giant's progress just as it prepares to takeoff.

Colombian budget airline Viva Air has officially applied to regulators to become part of Abra, the new airline group being formed by the merger of Avianca and Gol.