TAAG Angola Airlines has announced that the company is now officially member of Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA).
ALTA is a non-profit association made up of the most important civil aviation ecosystem companies operating in the region, including the airlines responsible for more than 80% of air traffic in the region.
Playing a crucial role in connecting key destinations in Africa, Europe and the Americas, TAAG operates domestic and international flights from its headquarters in
Luanda, namely strategic routes to Havana (Cuba), São Paulo (Brazil) and ahead through
a code-share agreement with the Brazilian airline, GOL to access key Latin destinations.
Overall, TAAG is fostering connectivity between Africa and the Americas, boosting economic, cultural, and family exchanges between the two continents.
“We are very pleased 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 key for the development of this essential service which is
air transport. This airline serves a wide range of passengers, including tourists, families
and business people”, said José Ricardo Botelho, ALTA’s Executive Director & CEO.
Also speaking, Nelson de Oliveira, CEO at TAAG, said ” Joining ALTA empowers the company’s reputation within the industry and it´s a strong
statement about TAAG Angola Airlines’ growth footprint, as in the long term, we intend
to capture and facilitate traffic between the Americas and Africa, providing passengers
from those regions with a value-added alternative for connecting with Europe, and vice-versa, via the Luanda Hub.
According to ALTA, connectivity between African and Latin American markets has shown
great 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% increase in seat offering and a 97% increase in the total of
operated flights vs. the same period in 2023. Also, the total routes between the two
regions have increased by 50% vs. 2023; four direct routes are currently operated, vs.
three in 2023.
Over the next two decades, this dynamism is expected to continue, with a 5.5% projected average annual growth rate between Africa and South America, 3.8% between Africa and Central America, and 3.8% between Africa and the Caribbean.
TAAG Angola Airlines is modernizing its fleet, having received 1 of 15 A220 within the
Airbus order book and 4 B787 in the pipeline with Boeing, which will sport the new corporate image of the airline. TAAG currently operates a diverse fleet enabling it to offer transport solutions for both passengers and cargo, reinforcing its commitment to global connectivity and economic development.
TAAG Angola Airlines is the leading airline in the country and is recognized worldwide
for its strong high-yield market, having grown its current network to 13 domestic and 11
international destinations.
Its fleet allows, in addition to passenger transport, air cargo
services which have become essential for Angola´s growth and development.
TAAG is a company that prides itself on a strong track record of service and performance excellence.
