South America

Four South American nations sign agreement to progressively open aviation markets and harmonize regulatory standards under new liberalization framework.

Airline pilots are increasingly looking at factors beyond salary when it comes to deciding whether to stay with their current employer or move on.

Sweden will buy four Embraer C-390s through a multinational contracting vehicle established last July by the Netherlands.

A monthslong drama is playing out mostly behind the scenes over the future of South America's largest active fighter deal.

LATAM Airlines Group has forged the first sustainability linked loan in South America.

São Paulo-based Azul was launched 15 years ago by John Rodgerson and other executives who had previously worked at US independent carrier JetBlue.

The carrier believes its proposed JV with Allegiant Air will enable it to successfully connect to US markets beyond major metropolitan areas.

Recovery from the pandemic will “stagnate” unless there is more cooperation with governments.

Routes takes a look at Viva Aerobus, which has grown during the pandemic.

The sustainability agenda is already an important factor as the airline chooses 'the places where we're flying.'

Without a partnership between Delta and LATAM, American will have an unfair advantage in Latin America, Delta and LATAM argue.

The Spanish carrier plans to operate flights to 18 Latin America destinations in 16 countries from July.

The tie-up is still being reviewed in other countries, including Chile.

The LCC's CEO says a large middle class in South America has been priced out of air travel.

New aircraft mean previously unprofitable thinner routes become more viable.

Pumla Luhabe tells Routes Africa conference that the carrier is looking west to re-balance its network.

As the countdown to Routes Americas 2018 continues, Routesonline analyses the top 20 busiest air routes in the Americas region by passenger numbers, with the number one in the list a one-hour flight costing less than $100.

Norwegian's network is set for further expansion after its planned Argentinian routes moved a step closer.

Argentinian ultra low-cost start-up Flybondi is seeking to start operations in the fourth quarter of 2017 after completing a €75m funding round with major investors from the aviation industry.