CAPA Airline Leader Summit Americas 2026

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The CAPA Airline Leader Summit – Americas 2026 in Charleston, South Carolina, will serve as a crucial forum for aviation executives, policymakers, and industry stakeholders to address the challenges and opportunities facing air travel across the Americas.

This strategic two-day gathering will examine regional market dynamics and competitive landscapes across North, Central and South America, such are the development of pan-regional partnerships, the performance of the low cost sector and market liberalisation trends. It will also exploring how big-picture global trends in sustainability, digitalisation and changing consumer attitudes and behaviours are influencing aviation in the region.

Through executive-level discussions, data-driven presentations, and targeted networking sessions, the summit will deliver actionable intelligence on critical topics. Insights will be delivered on topics that are essential to understanding the competitive landscape in the region and how it is transitioning thanks to emerging business strategies, regulatory changes and infrastructure investment.

As part of CAPA's renowned global summit series, this exclusive event will provide attendees with unique access to industry-leading analysis and forward-looking insights that will inform strategic decision-making and foster collaborative approaches to building a more resilient and innovative aviation future across the Americas region.

Why Attend a CAPA Summit

High Profile Speakers

CAPA’s global events attract the highest calibre of thought-leaders in the industry. This includes strong C-Level executive representation from all types of business models – from full service, LCCs and hybrid airlines.

Global Thought Leadership

CAPA Summits leverage our strengths in global aviation research and analysis, enabling us to curate agendas that deliver cutting edge content and discussion.

Networking Opportunities

CAPA’s events allow you the opportunity to interact and engage with hundreds of C-Level Executives, suppliers and buyers offering unique and unparalleled networking opportunities.

Delegate Testimonials

'CAPA events will always be a must-attend, not only for networking opportunities, but for intimate corporate planning and development discussions mutually benefitting our country and those with whom we engage.’

Philippine Department of Tourism
Head Route Development

‘It was a blast! The two-day summit was filled with various thought-provoking and insightful panels on the current trends in aviation. It was great to reconnect with industry peers and meet new faces from all over the world.’

Bauer Aviation Advisory
Founder & Managing Director

‘A big kudos to your team for putting together such an impressive programme with a great line-up of distinguished speakers and engaging audience. I felt very privileged to be part of this special event.’

Emirates
VP Aeropolitical and Industry Affairs

'You can always count on CAPA events to deliver and the CAPA Airline Leader Summit in Athens this May was no exception! The event was packed with insights, expert conversations, and opportunities to connect with fantastic people across the industry. Huge thanks to CAPA for another fantastic event. Already looking forward to next year!'

Sonja Arnorsdottir
Chief Commercial Officer at PLAY Airlines

‘The CAPA event was an absolute triumph, a brilliant fusion of razor-sharp insight and spirited debate ... Between the invigorating discussions and the rather civilised doses of sunshine, it struck that rare balance of substance and sophistication. One leaves with both intellect and spirits thoroughly refreshed until the next summit.’

Dee Burrowes
Freelance Journalist | Hospitality & Tourist Expert