Copa Holdings’ Colombian subsidiary Wingo has added some domestic flights, but the company has no plans soon to grow the airline’s presence significantly.
The Japanese carrier’s new route announcement is important in more ways than one. Not only does this mark their 42nd international destination, but they are the first Asian airline to operate directly between Japan and Mexico.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has urged governments in Latin America and the Caribbean to work with industry to make infrastructure a priority in unlocking aviation’s economic and social benefits. Passenger demand in Latin America and the Caribbean is expected to more than double from 298 million in 2015 to 658 million in 2035.