Aerolíneas Argentinas has officially added Curaçao and Cartagena de Indias to its international route network for the 2027 Southern Hemisphere summer season. The carrier will introduce non-stop flights to both destinations for the first time, driving a 13% increase in total seat capacity for January.
Unprecedented Caribbean Expansion and Regional Reinforcement
During its Business Meeting held in Buenos Aires alongside key industry partners and high-value corporate clients, Aerolíneas Argentinas confirmed an expansion of its Caribbean footprint. The airline will launch two routes to destinations it has never previously served:
- Cartagena de Indias: Service commences on January 1, 2027, operating 5 weekly frequencies.
- Curaçao: Flights kick off on January 2, 2027, with 4 weekly frequencies (2 non-stop and 2 via connection through Aruba).
The addition of these two routes expands the flag carrier’s Caribbean footprint, complementing its established operations to Punta Cana and Cancún (both featuring up to 7 weekly frequencies) as well as Aruba.
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Brazilian Connectivity: New Point-to-Point Route and Enhanced Coverage
As part of its peak-season regional connectivity framework, the carrier has added a point-to-point route connecting Córdoba and Cabo Frio, scheduled to launch on December 26 with 2 weekly frequencies.
This new link directly connects Córdoba Province with the state of Rio de Janeiro. Additionally, the Brazilian coastal destination will see services from Buenos Aires and Rosario, reinforcing capacity to one of the most high-demand summer tourist spots in the South Atlantic.
Increased January Operational Capacity
The airline’s strategic plan incorporates a substantial total capacity increase for the start of the year:
- Global Seat Capacity: Reaching 1,508,834 seats in January, marking a 13% increase compared to the same period in 2026.
- Domestic Network: Recording a 13% increase in capacity.
- Regional Network: Experiencing the strongest growth, up 16% year-over-year.
“Curaçao and Cartagena expand our Caribbean presence, while Brazil will feature a very robust offering both from Buenos Aires and key secondary cities across Argentina. Our goal is to offer more travel alternatives, support leisure demand, and continue building an increasingly comprehensive and efficient network,” stated Fabián Lombardo, President and CEO of Aerolíneas Argentinas.
The deployment of these new routes to Colombia, Curaçao, and Brazil strategically positions the airline’s network to capture peak summer demand for 2027.
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