Routes Americas 2026

Guyana is developing its aviation sector with the aim of supporting future hub operations, as traffic rises and new routes and infrastructure come online.

Volaris will introduce a domestic service between Puerto Escondido and Tijuana beginning June 2.

Gol Linhas Aéreas has unveiled plans to launch its first transatlantic services, marking a significant shift for the narrowbody operator as it introduces A330s.

Listen in as Maria del Mar Whittaker, Abra Group's chief corporate responsibility officer, discusses airline sustainability in Latin America and beyond.

Airlines in Brazil are unsure of how they will comply with the government’s sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) mandate that takes effect in 2027.

GOL Linhas Aéreas aims to maintain its core LCC business model and value-airline brand identity even as the Brazilian carrier navigates major changes.

Cabo Verde Airlines plans to relaunch service to the U.S. with flights to Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport.

Orlando International Airport is accelerating its push for new long-haul routes and additional infrastructure capacity following the launch of its first Asia-Pacific passenger service.

LATAM Airlines Brazil’s CEO believes Brazil could become one of the world’s most competitive producers of SAF.

The Brazilian aviation market has significant growth potential but remains constrained by structural challenges, according to John Rodgerson, CEO of Azul.

Turks & Caicos is positioning itself for the next phase of network expansion, targeting the U.S. West Coast, South America and Europe.

Dominican Republic-based Arajet plans to expand its presence in the U.S. market and is exploring airline partnerships as it seeks to strengthen its role as a connecting bridge between North and Latin America.

Airbus expects 100 million more people to be part of the middle class in Latin America in 2044 compared to 2024, driving airline passenger growth and demand.

Peru is stepping up efforts to expand international air service in 2026 and beyond, positioning Lima as a stronger South American hub.

Puerto Rico, has been selected to host the 20th edition of Routes Americas, following one of the strongest years in the destination’s tourism history.

Orlando International Airport has been named the Overall Winner at the Routes Americas 2026 Awards.

Azul Brazilian Airlines CEO John Rodgerson said a key component of its just-completed Chapter 11 bankruptcy restructuring was American Airlines and United Airlines each investing $100 million in the carrier.

With new service from Frankfurt and Panama City now underway, Los Cabos is shifting its air service strategy toward long-haul diversification.

The Cayman Islands is accelerating its air service push, securing new U.S. and Canadian routes while laying the groundwork for long-haul expansion.

Brazil’s Azul is reshaping its fleet and network strategy following its exit from Chapter 11.

Airports in Latin America and the Caribbean handled 790 million passengers in 2025, up 5%, with Argentina and Brazil showing the strongest growth.

The Routes Americas 2026 Awards honor excellence in airport and destination marketing, featuring airports, destinations and airlines from across the region.

GOL Linhas Aéreas CEO Celso Ferrer expresses confidence in the Brazilian airline’s future nine months after emerging from a Chapter 11 bankruptcy restructuring.

Colombia is positioning air connectivity as a central pillar of its tourism and trade strategy, as the country seeks to diversify its global route map.

LATAM Airlines Brazil is preparing to take delivery of the first Embraer E2 aircraft at the end of this year as it recalibrates domestic capacity.