Tuesday, March 19, 2024
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has forecasted that by 2040, over 850 million passengers will travel within North America, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Routes Americas 2024 stands as the premier forum uniting the entire aviation sector of the Americas, poised to drive future air service expansion from March 19-21 in Bogota, Colombia.
In its 17th iteration, Routes Americas will host vice presidents and network planning heads from 80 leading airlines in the region. The event anticipates facilitating over 3,000 interactions between airlines and both new and established airport and destination partners, laying the groundwork for future air service developments regionally and globally. Participating airlines include American Airlines, LATAM Airlines, Air Canada, Gol Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes, Delta Air Lines, Azul Linhas Aereas, and United Airlines, alongside international carriers such as Emirates, KLM, and Turkish Airlines. The full list of attendees is available for review.
The conference component of Routes Americas will feature discussions from seven airline CEOs, alongside government ministers, association heads, and top airport executives. These influential figures will share their insights on necessary steps for the region to achieve its full potential. The event, supported by Advance Aviation and Airbus, will cover topics like competitive aviation in the Caribbean and strategies for low-cost and ultra-low-cost carriers in the Americas. Notable CEO speakers include Frederico Pedreira of Avianca, Roberto Alvo of LATAM Airlines Group, and Dave Davis of Sun Country Airlines, who will share insights on their companies’ futures, including network strategies and growth plans. The complete conference agenda is available.
Hosting this year’s Routes Americas is El Dorado International Airport, with backing from ProColombia. The airport’s strategic position makes it a crucial hub for Colombia and South America, linking Bogota with over 88 international destinations and serving as a focal point for our aviation community at this pivotal event.
“Holding Routes Americas in Bogota demonstrates El Dorado’s potential and its consolidation as the gateway to South America. This event is designed to bring together people from across the continent and the world, fostering dialogue, cooperation, and the development of new opportunities for the aviation sector. For El Dorado, this gathering is an unparalleled platform for all industry stakeholders to work together towards a more connected, sustainable, and prosperous future.
The discussions and collaborations in the coming days will significantly contribute to the growth and strengthening of aviation, tourism, and business in Colombia,” said Natali Leal, General Manager of OPAIN.
“Routes Americas is the most important route development forum in the region, and in 2024 it puts Bogotá and Colombia on the world map. From ProColombia, we are proud to participate in this event, showing to the world all the wonders that the country of beauty has to offer. Our involvement holds significant importance as it serves as the ideal arena to sow the seeds of future opportunities for new international routes to Colombia. Notably, the recent announcement of Emirates establishing its presence in Colombia, a direct outcome of our active involvement at the Routes events. This achievement stands as a testament to the success story of ProColombia, alongside the launching of the new route with United Airlines from Houston to Medellín. This narrative continues to evolve, fuelled by the unwavering dedication of our nation”, said Carmen Caballero, President of ProColombia, the entity in charge of promoting Colombia abroad.
Steven Small, Director of Routes, said “Latin America is emerging as one of the most dynamic regions globally for air travel. Investment in infrastructure to meet growing demand has positioned El Dorado Airport as a major hub and gateway for the region. By hosting Routes Americas, Bogota will be at the centre of conversations that will define future air connectivity. Decision makers from over 80 of the region’s leading carriers will witness firsthand the significant growth opportunities that the city and Colombia have to offer.”
Saturday, April 27, 2024
Saturday, April 27, 2024
