IATA announces AirportIS Forum in Rio de Janeiro
Turning passenger traffic insight into smarter route decisions
Every successful route starts with insight.
Behind every new connection, investment, and partnership lies a clear understanding of passenger flows and market dynamics. Passenger traffic intelligence enables airports and destinations to identify opportunity, align stakeholders, and plan growth with confidence.
Taking place on 2 March 2026 in Rio de Janeiro, ahead of Routes Americas 2026, the IATA AirportIS Forum brings together airports, tourism authorities, and air service development professionals for a focused, one-day exchange on how passenger traffic data can be applied to real-world decision-making.
The Forum will feature practical case studies and expert perspectives from organizations actively using passenger traffic intelligence, including:
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Guarulhos International Airport, sharing how AirportIS supports route development and airline engagement
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Denver International Airport, presenting a real-world, data-driven air service development case
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Airlines Reporting Corporation, offering a US-focused perspective on AirportIS use cases
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International Air Transport Association experts, covering airline industry dynamics and the latest AirportIS product enhancements
Through expert sessions, peer discussion, and hands-on examples, participants will explore how passenger traffic intelligence is used to:
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Identify new route opportunities and priority markets
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Support investment, policy, and connectivity decisions with evidence-based insights
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Align airports, airlines, and destination stakeholders around a shared view of market potential
Whether you are an experienced AirportIS user or exploring passenger traffic intelligence for the first time, the AirportIS Forum offers practical insight, peer learning, and valuable connections, just ahead of the discussions that continue at Routes Americas.
Participation is free, but places are limited.