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IATA Expands Billing System in Latin America Amid Air Freight Growth

June 6, 2026

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Key Takeaways

IATA expands cargo payment management in Latin America.
Latin American airlines saw 3.3% average annual cargo growth.
Mexico is a major air cargo market with 15.8% domestic share.
IATA introduces FlexiPay for real-time billing and payment.

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Strategic Implications

IATA's expansion may indicate growing demand for streamlined cargo payment systems in Latin America. The introduction of FlexiPay suggests a shift towards more efficient and secure billing processes, which could benefit airlines, cargo agents, and freight forwarders in the region.

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What Happened

South American Air Cargo Market Sees Significant Expansion Plans

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is expanding its cargo payment management offerings in Latin America, driven by the region’s continued growth in air freight. Airlines in Latin America have seen an average annual growth of 3.3% in cargo tonne kilometers over the past decade, with Mexico being one of the largest air cargo markets. IATA has introduced its Cargo Accounts Settlement Systems (CASS) for domestic operations in Mexico and plans to launch CASS Export in Paraguay and CASS Domestic in Brazil. The expansion was reported by Aviation Week.

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