South America

South America, UpdatesAirlines, ARGENTINA

Aerolíneas Argentinas’ New Airbus A330 Starts Regular Operations

May 16. On Saturday (14) at 11:38 a.m. the first scheduled flight of Aerolíneas Argentinas‘ Airbus A330-200, registration LV-KAN, took off from Buenos Aires. The aircraft had been at Ezeiza…

Caribbean Islands, Central America, South America, UpdatesTourism

Latin America is showing a Resurgence of Group Travel

May 16. Extended family and friends’ groups, delayed weddings and graduation trips are contributing to a revival in group travel in destinations like Argentina, Colombia, Perú, Paraguay and Bolivia. The…

South America, UpdatesTourism

Gol, Avianca Nod to Airline Consolidation with Pan-Latin American Deal

May 11. Brazilian carrier Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes SA (GOLL4.SA) and Colombia's Avianca said on Wednesday they were combining under the roof of a common holding company, signaling a move toward post-pandemic…

South America, UpdatesAirlines, Tourism

LATAM Airlines Reorganization Plan Gains Creditor Support

May 11. LATAM Airlines Group SA, the largest air transport group in Latin America, said on Wednesday that it garnered support from almost all of its creditors for a reorganization…

Caribbean Islands, Central America, South America, UpdatesTourism

Caribbean and Latin America See Major Increase in Global Inbound: WTTC

May 9. The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) forecast a major increase in global international flights bookings as international travel takes off. News of the strong recovery highlights a…

South America, UpdatesAirlines, CHILE

Chile’s LATAM Air Receives Backing by Unsecured Creditors in Chapter 11 Exit Plan

May 9. Chile's LATAM Airlines received backing by a majority of its unsecured creditors in its Chapter 11 bankruptcy exit plan, the airline said Friday. LATAM, which filed for bankruptcy…

Central America, South America, UpdatesHotels, Tourism

The Best New Hotels in Central and South America: 2022 Hot List

May 3. Each year, we index the best, brightest openings, but for the 26th edition of Condé Nast Traveler’s Hot List, we’ve upped the ante: This time, editors at all…

South America, UpdatesTourism

Colombia to Open New International Cruise Port

May 1. The Colombian government and the local private industry are planning on getting more involved in the international cruise industry this year, and taking advantage of the increasing interest…

Restrictions by country, South AmericaCOVID, Health, Tourism

Chile’ Reopens Remaining Land Borders, Two Years on from Start of Pandemic

May 1. Chile has reopened 22 land border crossings with Argentina, Bolivia and Peru in a symbolic move that marks a new stage in the coronavirus pandemic. The border checkpoints…

Restrictions by country, South AmericaCOVID, Health, Tourism

Latin American Nations Ease Restrictions as COVID Cases Drop

May 2. Colombians will soon be going to movie theaters without having to wear face masks. Chile opens its borders next week for the first time in two years. Mexico's…