Articles tagged “south america”

Airline Weekly

Delta Says It’s No. 1 in South America. American Says No Way

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.

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Delta Says It’s No. 1 in South America. American Says No Way

News Blog

Colombia to Take New Look at Avianca-Viva Air Merger

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 review. That process, which concluded in November, rejected the airlines' combination due to competition concerns. Aerocivil notified the airlines Thursday that it would "proceed quickly"…

Edward Russell | 2 months ago

Tourism

Peru’s Post-Covid Tourism Faces Setback From Civil Unrest

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.

Dawit Habtemariam | 2 months ago

Peru’s Post-Covid Tourism Faces Setback From Civil Unrest

Tour Operators

Guyana’s New Eco Tours Are Giving Indigenous People a Say

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.

Selene Brophy | 3 months ago

Guyana’s New Eco Tours Are Giving Indigenous People a Say

Airlines

Latin America Is the Future of the Airline Industry

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.

Edward Russell | 5 months ago

Latin America Is the Future of the Airline Industry

Airline Weekly

What Latam’s First Post-Pandemic Profit Says About South America’s Travel Recovery

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.

7 months ago
What Latam’s First Post-Pandemic Profit Says About South America’s Travel Recovery

News Blog

Colombia’s Viva Air Officially Seeks Merger With Abra

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. Under plans unveiled in May, Viva would become one of four airlines in Abra if its joint application with Avianca to Colombia's civil aviation regulator, Aerocivil, Monday…

Edward Russell | 8 months ago

Business Travel

Behind Brazil’s Plan to Launch South America’s First Digital Nomad Village

As a perfect example of how countries can embrace a "locals first" approach to tourism, the government is supporting a new NomadX-backed project in the north-west of the country, after a similar scheme in Europe injected $30 million into the local economy.

Matthew Parsons | 8 months ago

Behind Brazil’s Plan to Launch South America’s First Digital Nomad Village

News Blog

South America’s Largest Airline Latam Cleared to Exit Bankruptcy

South America's largest airline, Latam Airlines Group, can exit its U.S. Chapter 11 bankruptcy restructuring after a judge approved its reorganization plan Saturday. The Chile-based carrier will exit its restructuring leaner than when it went in after shedding its Argentine subsidiary, but with $8 billion in new capital including $5.4 billion in new financing from…

Edward Russell | 9 months ago

Coronavirus

South America’s Vaccine Success Should Be Watched Closely by Travel Industry

Global travel industry leaders should take note of the incredible turnaround and success in South America against coronavirus, now becoming the most vaccinated region in the world. While it deserves plaudits, the Omicron variant presents new challenges, even in a part of the world with a long history of "cultura de vacinacao."

Gram Slattery and Agustin Geist, Reuters | 1 year ago

South America’s Vaccine Success Should Be Watched Closely by Travel Industry