The Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) has announced the addition of TAAG Angola Airlines to its group of member airlines.
The Angolan state-owned airline, officially known as TAAG – Linhas Aéreas de Angola, plays a crucial role in connecting key destinations in Africa, Europe and the Americas.
From its base in Luanda, TAAG operates national and international flights, including strategic routes to Havana (Cuba) and Brazil, promoting connectivity between the two continents and facilitating economic, cultural and family exchanges.
‘We are delighted to welcome TAAG Angola Airlines as a member of our association. Its role in connecting Latin America, Africa and Europe, taking advantage of the growing flow of transatlantic traffic, is fundamental to the development of this essential service that is air transport,’ said José Ricardo Botelho, ALTA’s Executive Director and CEO.
Nelson de Oliveira, CEO of TAAG, commented: ‘Joining ALTA strengthens the company’s reputation in the industry and represents a solid commitment to the continued growth of TAAG Angola Airlines. Over time, we intend to capture and facilitate traffic between the Americas and Africa, providing passengers from these regions with a value-added alternative to connect with Europe, and vice versa, via the Luanda Hub.’
According to Botelho, connectivity between the African and Latin American markets showed remarkable dynamism in 2024. Between January and July, 1,268 flights were operated between Africa and Latin America and the Caribbean, with a total capacity of 378,000 seats. This represents a 108 per cent increase in seat supply and a 97 per cent increase in the total number of flights operated compared to the same period in 2023.
In addition, the number of routes between the two regions has increased by 50 per cent, from three to four direct routes compared to 2023. This dynamism is expected to continue over the next two decades, with a projected average annual growth rate of 5.5 per cent between Africa and South America, 3.8 per cent between Africa and Central America, as well as 3.8 per cent between Africa and the Caribbean.
TAAG Angola Airlines is in the process of modernising its fleet, having already received one of the 15 A220 aircraft from an Airbus order, as well as being in negotiations to acquire four Boeing B787s, which will display the airline’s new corporate image. Operating a diversified fleet, TAAG offers transport solutions for both passengers and cargo, consolidating its commitment to global connectivity and economic development.
Recognised as the leading airline in Angola, TAAG stands out for its robust market and high performance, expanding its current network to 13 national and 11 international destinations. In addition to passenger transport, the company provides air cargo services that are essential to the country’s growth and development. TAAG is proud of its strong track record of service excellence and performance.
Source: AeroIn
