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Discount Airline Group Viva Air Names Felix Antelo as New CEO

Antelo will take over as head of the Panama-based discount airline group officially on May 15.
Posted On April 25, 2018
, By Jared Wade
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InterGlobe Technologies Opens Bogotá Office, Where It Will Provide Customer Service to Priceline.com, Travel Firms

The office, the Indian company’s first in Colombia and 15th location worldwide, will employe 200 people and serve as a "strategic LatAm center."
Posted On April 25, 2018
, By Jared Wade
Medellín, known the City of Eternal Spring, offers beautiful Andean mountain landscapes in central Colombia. (Photo credit: Jared Wade)
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Top Colombian Destinations and Organizations Nominated for World Travel Awards

Bogotá is up for the top prize for the overall “South America’s Leading Destination,” while San Andres could win best beach destination.
Posted On April 4, 2018
, By Jared Wade
Photo: Cayo Cangrejo, off the islands of San Andrés and Providencia in the Caribbean, is one of many tropical paradises in Colombia. (Credit: Roberto San Andrés)
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Colombia Brought In Record $5.8 Billion USD in Foreign Tourism Revenue in 2017

This figure represents a 5.4% increase compared to the $5.5 billion USD in revenues in 2016.
Posted On March 9, 2018
, By Jared Wade
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Avianca Fires 35 Pilots After Initial Disciplinary Hearings for Last Year’s Strike

Among those fired was Colombian Association of Civil Aviators (ACDAC) union head Jaime Hernández.
Posted On February 27, 2018
, By Jared Wade
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Colombia Hits Record-High Hotel Occupancy Rate

Colombia set an all-time modern monthly record for record hotel occupancy rate, with 62.5% of the rooms being filled last November.
Posted On February 19, 2018
, By Jared Wade
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Avianca Expands Codeshare Agreement with Japanese Carrier ANA for Flights Connecting Through Mexico City

Avianca and Tokyo-based airline All Nippon Airways (ANA) have expanded their codeshare agreement to include flights between Japan and the Latin American capitals of Bogotá and San Salvador. These flights connect Colombia and El Salvador to Japan via a stopover in Mexico City’s Benito Juárez International Airport, and passengers on these routes will be able to earn frequent flyer miles through either Avianca’s LifeMiles program or the ANA Mileage Club. Both airlines are...
Posted On February 15, 2018
, By Jared Wade
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Avianca to Launch Direct Flight from Lima to Argentine Wine Capital Mendoza on April 1

Travelers can already book reservations on the new route, which will offer 150 seats daily on an A320 aircraft.
Posted On February 5, 2018
, By Jared Wade
Medellín, known the City of Eternal Spring, offers beautiful Andean mountain landscapes in central Colombia. (Photo credit: Jared Wade)
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Medellín Named Number-One Travel Destination on the Rise in South America by TripAdvisor

Cali, the third largest city in Colombia, ranked ninth among the continent’s on-the-rise destinations.
Posted On January 28, 2018
, By Jared Wade
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Avianca to Begin Operating Additional Flight Between Bogotá and Armenia on February 4

The flight is being added as a part of the agreement reached last year to end the pilot strike.
Posted On January 27, 2018
, By Jared Wade
Photo: Jose Maria Cordova International Airport in Rionegro, Colombia, which is operated by Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste, ASUR. (Credit: SajoR)
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Passenger Traffic Fell by 0.9% in 2017 at Six Colombian Airports Operated by ASUR of Mexico

The largest cause of the decline was a prolonged strike this fall by more than half of the Colombian pilots working for Avianca.
Posted On January 26, 2018
, By Jared Wade
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Avianca Sees Slight 0.1% Passenger Dip in 2017 Amid Pilot Strike in Colombia

Domestic and regional traffic numbers were down but passengers in international markets grew 6.1% over 2016 to reach 12,578,095 flyers.
Posted On January 24, 2018
, By Jared Wade
Bogotá is the leading destination for Colombia tourism in terms of volume, but the Caribbean walled city of Cartagena remains its crown jewel. (Credit: Jared Wade)
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The New York Times Ranks Colombia Second on Tourism List of 52 Places to Go in 2018

The paper of record highlights the “pulsating capital of Bogotá” now featuring “dozens of luxe hotel chains” and a rising gastronomical scene.
Posted On January 14, 2018
, By Jared Wade
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With Visa-Free Access to 112 Countries, Colombia Has the 46th Most Powerful Passport in the World

Despite ongoing improvement, Colombian passport holders continue to have less access than most other Latin American nations.
Posted On January 10, 2018
, By Jared Wade
Enjoying some fresh-roasted Colombian coffee at a farm near Salento, one of the country's top tourism destinations. (Credit: Jared Wade)
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Colombia to Invest Around $20 Million USD on Tourism Infrastructure Projects in 2018

Though the 57 billion pesos allotted for 2018 are substantially below the 161 billion pesos invested last year, Colombia's commerce ministry stressed that the investment is critical.
Posted On January 6, 2018
, By Jared Wade
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Declan Ryan Replaces VivaColombia Founder William Shaw as President of Viva Air

Ryan takes over the president role from VivaColombia founder William Shaw as the carrier continues its major expansion plans.
Posted On January 5, 2018
, By Jared Wade
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Avianca Unveils New In-Flight Entertainment System on A318 Fleet

The platform allows travelers to use their personal devices to connect to the aircraft’s entertainment offerings.
Posted On January 4, 2018
, By Jared Wade
Bogota Colombia capital. (Photo credit: Jared Wade)
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Bogotá Named Top 10 Up-and-Coming Travel Destination by Booking.com

"Beautiful Bogotá is on the rise for 2018, being the hectic heart of Colombia and a great base for exploring the wider country."
Posted On January 2, 2018
, By Jared Wade
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Avianca Puts Two New Airbus A320neo Aircraft into Service

The NEO, or "new engine option," aspect of the aircraft reduces fuel costs and carbon dioxide emissions.
Posted On December 30, 2017
, By Jared Wade
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Colombia Welcomes Record Number of Foreign Tourists in First 11 Months of 2017

With nearly 5.8 million foreign visitors from January through November, the country boasted growth of 27.7% compared to 2016.
Posted On December 30, 2017
, By Jared Wade
Photo: An Avianca 787 on the tarmac at José María Córdova International Airport near Medellín in Colombia. (Credit: Avianca)
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Avianca Grants Backpay to Pilots Retroactively to April 2017 as Mandated by Arbitration Ruling

The backpay and extended benefits apply retroactively to all Avianca pilots — not only the roughly 700 members of the ACDAC union.
Posted On December 30, 2017
, By Jared Wade
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Bogotá’s El Dorado International Airport Upgrades Instrument Landing System

Aerocivil began operating the Instrument Landing System (ILS) Category III at El Dorado International Airport in late November.
Posted On December 17, 2017
, By Jared Wade
Photo: The remarkable landscape of Tatacoa Desert in Colombia. (Credit: Karolynaroca)
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Seeing Stars: Colombia’s Tatacoa Desert Promotes Astronomical Tourism

On top of minimal cloud cover, Tatacoa’s proximity to the Equator gives stargazers the ability to view 88 constellations.
Posted On December 11, 2017
, By Alejandra Dueñas
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Citi Cardholders Can Now Trade Reward Points for Avianca Frequent Flyer Miles

Citi's ThankYou Points can now be transferred one-for-one in exchange forLifeMiles.
Posted On November 29, 2017
, By Jared Wade
Photo: An Avianca 787 on the tarmac at José María Córdova International Airport near Medellín in Colombia. (Credit: Avianca)
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Avianca and Minority Shareholder Kingsland Holdings Withdraw Lawsuits Against One Another Concerning United Airlines Alliance

Kingsland says that it "agreed to discontinue that litigation in order to continue to focus on ongoing business negotiations" to resolve their differences.
Posted On November 29, 2017
, By Jared Wade
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LATAM Airlines to Launch Direct Flight from Medellín to Lima in February 2018

The Santiago-based airline expects to transport some 33,000 people on this route per year.
Posted On November 29, 2017
, By Jared Wade
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Avianca Holdings Reports $36.1 Million USD Net Income for Third Quarter of 2017

“The pilot strike will have an adverse effect on our fourth quarter results,” said Hernán Rincón, CEO of Avianca Holdings.
Posted On November 21, 2017
, By Rodrigo Torres
Photo: An Avianca 787 on the tarmac at José María Córdova International Airport near Medellín in Colombia. (Credit: Avianca)
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Avianca Acquires 90% Stake in Servicios Aeroportuarios Integrados

SAI supports ground operations including aircraft dispatch, engine starting, counter check-in, and cabin cleaning.
Posted On November 7, 2017
, By Jared Wade
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Bogotá Tribunal Rules Colombian Pilot Strike Illegal in Another Win for Avianca

“We urge the pilots of ACDAC to return to work and comply with the legal decisions immediately," said Avianca head Hernán Rincón.
Posted On October 7, 2017
, By Jared Wade
cartagena airport Rodrigo Araujo Perdomo of Evolos Group. (Photo credit: Loren Moss)
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Interview: Conecta Caribe Is Leading the Project to Build a Bigger and Better Airport in Cartagena by 2025

With an already-massive port business and a spike in international tourism, Cartagena’s Rafael Núñez International Airport is nearing capacity. To solve the problem, Conecta Caribe, along with a team of partners, has devised a proposal to construct a bigger and better airport for the Colombian jewel of the Caribbean. Photo: Rodrigo Araujo of Conecta Caribe is organizing the feasibility study now in hopes of breaking ground on a new airport in Cartagena by 2020....
Posted On October 4, 2017
, By Loren Moss
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EasyFly, Fresh Off Acquiring Two New Planes, Launches New Flight from Bogotá to Manizales

The news comes fresh off the heels of EasyFly acquiring two new French ATR 42-600 aircraft, each at a cost of around $18 million USD.
Posted On October 4, 2017
, By Jared Wade
Photo: An Avianca 787 on the tarmac at José María Córdova International Airport near Medellín in Colombia. (Credit: Avianca)
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Colombian Aviation Regulator Authorizes Avianca to Use Foreign Pilots During Strike

The pilots union said that "the Colombian state is on the side of the company that violates labor rights and not the rights of workers.”
Posted On October 3, 2017
, By Jared Wade
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Avianca Is Losing $2.5 Million USD in Sales Every Day During Pilot Strike, per Bancolombia Estimate

Overall, the bank estimates this shortfall equates to an overall net income loss of $1.5 million USD per day.
Posted On September 30, 2017
, By Jared Wade
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Colombian Pilot Strike: Avianca Reactivates Tickets Sales Despite Massive Disruptions; Pilot Union Reportedly Lowers Salary Demands

Ticket sales have been reactivated but technical challenges have made searching for a flight complicated in the first day of encouragement that the strike could end soon.
Posted On September 28, 2017
, By Jared Wade
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Avianca Suspends Ticket Sales for Three Days as It Re-enters Labor Talks with Pilots Union in Hopes of Avoiding Strike

Avianca hopes to stave off a strike in a morning meeting tomorrow with representatives of the pilots union ACDAC.
Posted On September 19, 2017
, By Jared Wade
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Unable to Settle Wage Dispute, Colombian Pilots Union Plans Strike that Would Threaten Avianca Operations

If enacted, a strike by ACDAC would ground some 700 pilots working for Avianca, the largest airline in Colombia.
Posted On September 17, 2017
, By Jared Wade
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Transportation Authority Upholds Fine Against Cabify in Another Blow Against Ride-Hailing Apps in Colombia

"It is our obligation to investigate and sanction any company — domestic or foreign — that violates these rules," said Javier Jaramillo of Supertransporte.
Posted On August 23, 2017
, By Jared Wade
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Discount Colombian Airline Wingo Partners with Worldpay for New Online Payments System

Wingo believes that this relationship will “support its rapid expansion plans.”
Posted On August 22, 2017
, By Jared Wade
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Avianca Signs Code-Share Agreement with Singapore Airlines

The new agreement will go into effect on tickets sold this month and for travel dates beginning in September.
Posted On August 17, 2017
, By Jared Wade
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Avianca Has Suspended All Flights to Venezuela

Avianca's top executive called it a “difficult decision” to suspend flights for first time in 60 years while citing safety concerns and operational difficulties.
Posted On July 26, 2017
, By Jared Wade
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Bogotá’s El Dorado Airport to Shut Down for Nearly Three Hours on July 20 for Independence Day Celebration

El Dorado International Airport in Bogotá will have no commercial flights from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm on July 20.
Posted On July 19, 2017
, By Jared Wade
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Passengers, Electronic Devices on Colombia-to-U.S. Flights Will Now Face Heightened Security

"Inaction is not an option," said John Kelly, head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, in a warning to international airports.
Posted On July 18, 2017
, By Jared Wade
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F-16s, Smoke Squadron, and Helicopter Feats Thrill Antioquia at F-AIR Colombia 2017 Airshow

The stars of this year's show are the F-16 “Fighting Falcon” jets brought by the United States and the skywriting “Smoke Squadron” of Brazil.
Posted On July 15, 2017
, By Jared Wade
Medellín, known the City of Eternal Spring, offers beautiful Andean mountain landscapes in central Colombia. (Photo credit: Jared Wade)
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Medellín Continues to Grow as an Event Tourism Destination

Medellín hosted 42 international association meetings in 2016. This was the same number as Chicago and Zurich — and seven times as many as the former world murder capital held in 2006.
Posted On July 9, 2017
, By Jared Wade
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Discount Colombian Airline VivaColombia Wants Passengers to Fly Standing Up

“There are people out there right now researching whether you can fly standing up,” said company CEO William Shaw.
Posted On July 2, 2017
, By Jared Wade
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At Least Seven Dead and Others Missing After Leisure Boat Sinks in Colombian Tourist Town of Guatapé

Seven have been confirmed dead, 11 are still missing, and more than 130 people have been rescued after disaster struck during a holiday weekend boat trip in Guatapé.
Posted On June 26, 2017
, By Jared Wade
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Copa Airlines Orders 15 Boeing 737 MAX 10 Aircraft for Delivery in 2020

The deal represents an update to Copa's existing order of Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft and will make Copa “the first airline in Latin America" to operate the 737 Max 10.
Posted On June 25, 2017
, By Jared Wade
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Alfonso Bonilla Aragón Airport in Cali Opens New International Terminal

A dozen flights marked the culmination of a $75 million USD investment in the primary air travel hub for western Colombia.
Posted On June 24, 2017
, By Jared Wade
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Air Canada to Offer Seasonal Direct Flight from Toronto to Cartagena Starting December 18

The winter route will fly weekly from Toronto to Cartagena between December 18 and April 9.
Posted On June 9, 2017
, By Jared Wade
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Avianca to Add Five Domestic Flights Within Colombia Starting August 17

Cali will get direct flights to Santa Marta, Bucaramanga, and San Andrés, while Cartagena and Medellín also get new routes to San Andrés.
Posted On May 23, 2017
, By Jared Wade
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Avianca Completes First Flight on New Route Between Bogotá and Montevideo

Bogotá-based airline Avianca completed the first flight on its new daily route between the Colombian capital and Montevideo today.
Posted On May 16, 2017
, By Jared Wade
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New York Judge Rules in Favor of Avianca in Discovery Request Filed by Minority Shareholder

Avianca head Hernán Rincón says the airline "will continue negotiations with United" to reach an alliance that he believes is in the best interest of the company and shareholders.
Posted On May 9, 2017
, By Jared Wade
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Mompox Certified as Sustainable Tourist Destination

"Travelers arriving to Mompox have the possibility to live a unique experience," said María Claudia Lacouture, Colombia's minister of commerce.
Posted On May 4, 2017
, By Jared Wade
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United Airlines to Add Flights Between Bogotá and New York Metro Area this Summer

During peak summer season, from June 8 to August 14, United Airlines will make two flights per day between Newark and Bogotá.
Posted On May 3, 2017
, By Jared Wade
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Wingo Reports 96% On-Time Rate for Flights During First Year of Semana Santa Operations

Airline improvement in recent years means more Colombians "now consider air travel their first choice when traveling," said Wingo CEO Catalina Bretón.
Posted On April 25, 2017
, By Jared Wade
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Colombia Brought in Record $5.7 Billion USD in Foreign Tourism Dollars in 2016

The 2016 total was more than half a billion dollars above the $5.2 billion USD reported in 2015 and puts the industry second in terms of foreign revenue generation after the oil sector.
Posted On April 19, 2017
, By Jared Wade
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Experts To Discuss Business Travel Risks At ViajesCorp Americas 2017 Conference in Panamá

Business travelers worry about "being a target of insecurity in some countries,” says Octavio Bonilla of Nissan Mexico.
Posted On April 18, 2017
, By Jared Wade
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Colombian Airports Transport More Than 2.2 Million Passengers During Semana Santa High Season

Aerocivil says it received an average of 18 complaints per day during the Semana Santa period, less than half of the 45-per-day average in 2016.
Posted On April 17, 2017
, By Jared Wade
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Colombia’s Wine Scene Has Come a Long Way, Says Top Sommelier

Hector Bernal Rozo has worked as sommelier at some of Colombia’s top restaurants, such as globally recognized El Cielo in Bogotá, Medellín, and Miami. Since leaving Bogotá for the verdant mountainsides of Manizales, Bernal established wine wholesaler La Cava del Eje and has been contracted by the Industria Licorera de Caldas as a spirits expert. As a certified sommelier, Bernal is a member of the Association of Sommeliers of Colombia. He is a member of Certified...
Posted On April 17, 2017
, By Loren Moss
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Bogotá Airport Disrupted by Takeoff Scare for Freighter Plane Carrying Disaster Aid for Mocoa

There were no injuries to any of the four crew on board, but one of El Dorado’s runways remained closed for roughly two hours.
Posted On April 11, 2017
, By Jared Wade
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Discount Airline Wingo Begins Flying from Bogotá to Caracas Today

The new flight will depart Bogotá's El Dorado International Airport at 4:29 am every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday.
Posted On April 7, 2017
, By Jared Wade
Avianca Chairman Germán Efromovich (left) and new President Hernán Rincón Kingsland Holdings Roberto Kriete
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Avianca Files Countersuit Against Minority Shareholder in Heated Legal Fight over Potential Partnership with United Airlines

Avianca's filing calls Roberto Kriete of Kingsland a “disloyal director who has worked actively to undermine the company’s strategic goals.”
Posted On April 2, 2017
, By Jared Wade
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Avianca Signs New Labor Deal with Pilots’ Union that Raises Salaries and Ends Threat of Disruption to Operations

The labor deal between Avianca and the ODEAA "includes a substantial increase in the gross income of pilots and co-pilots," according to the airline.
Posted On March 31, 2017
, By Jared Wade
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Avianca Launches Daily Flight Between Medellín and Montería

The flight will depart José María Córdova each day at 12:18 pm and arrive in Montería at 1:18 pm. The return leg will leave Los Garzones Airport at 2:00 pm and land at 3:00 pm.
Posted On March 30, 2017
, By Jared Wade
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Fitch Ratings Affirms B Rating for Avianca Holdings but Maintains Negative Outlook

Though adding a strategic partner could be a positive development, Fitch Ratings views Avianca's liquidity as low.
Posted On March 22, 2017
, By Jared Wade
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Avianca Will Begin Flying Direct from Bogotá to Boston in June

"With the launch of this new route, Avianca becomes the first and only airline to directly link Bogotá with Boston and vice versa," says the airline.
Posted On March 21, 2017
, By Jared Wade
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The Colombian Passport Is the World’s 50th Most Powerful

Germany retains its position at the top of the index for the second year running, with visa-free access to 176 countries out of a possible 218.
Posted On March 21, 2017
, By Jared Wade
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Kingsland Files Lawsuit Claiming Potential Avianca/United Partnership Would Hurt Investors

“The United transaction diverts the vast majority of the consideration United is paying for a partnership with Avianca...to Efromovich’s financially shaky affiliates," alleges the Kingsland lawsuit.
Posted On February 28, 2017
, By Jared Wade
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Avianca to Offer Daily Flights to Los Angeles Starting on March 26

Avianca currently has four weekly flights to Los Angeles, and its upcoming daily route will be operated by a Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
Posted On February 27, 2017
, By Jared Wade
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Avianca to Begin Daily Flight from Bogotá to Montevideo on May 15

While the number of Colombians traveling to the small South American nation has been meager in the past, the figures are growing.
Posted On February 15, 2017
, By Jared Wade
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Avianca Increased Passenger Traffic to Europe by 16.8% in 2016

Avianca transported 830,070 passengers between Colombia and Europe in 2016 versus 710.869 the previous year.
Posted On February 14, 2017
, By Jared Wade
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Avianca Pushing to Form Strategic Alliance with United Airlines

Details of an alliance between Avianca and United Airlines "are yet to be negotiated," but the Star Alliance carriers are working to formalize a long-term deal.
Posted On February 1, 2017
, By Jared Wade
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Avianca Has the Second Worst On-Time Arrival Rate Among Major Latin American Airlines

Aeromexico was the only major carrier in Latin America to finish behind Avianca.
Posted On January 10, 2017
, By Jared Wade
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Colombian Aviation Authority Launches Investigations into Wingo, Viva Colombia, and ADA

The potential penalty for each airline could exceed $570,000 USD.
Posted On December 29, 2016
, By Jared Wade
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Aviation Authority Confirms Chapecoense Plane Crash Caused by Aircraft Running Out of Fuel, Human Error

"No technical factor was part of the accident, everything involved human error," said Colonel Freddy Bonilla of Aerocivil.
Posted On December 27, 2016
, By Jared Wade
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Cargo Plane Crash in Colombia Kills Five

A flight technician was the only survivor while the other crew members on the Boeing 727 all lost their lives.
Posted On December 21, 2016
, By Jared Wade
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KLM Royal Dutch Airlines to Launch Direct Flight from Cartagena to Amsterdam in March

Royal Dutch Airlines will fly its Boeing 787-9 aircraft to Cartagena's Rafael Núñez International Airport three times each week.
Posted On December 6, 2016
, By Jared Wade
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Bogotá’s El Dorado Airport Is Latin America’s Third Biggest Hub

The only two airports in the region ahead of El Dorado are Mexico City International Airport and São Paulo–Congonhas Airport.
Posted On December 5, 2016
, By Jared Wade
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New Discount Airline Wingo Completes Its First Colombian Flight

Complete with a ceremonial "baptism," Colombia's new discount airline Wingo completed its first official flight yesterday.
Posted On December 2, 2016
, By Jared Wade
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Plane Carrying Brazilian Football Team Chapecoense Has Crashed Near Medellín, Killing at Least 71

A chartered plane carrying 81 people, including a Brazilian football team, crashed near José María Córdova International Airport in Colombia.
Posted On November 29, 2016
, By Jared Wade
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Avianca Partners With Train Operators in London to Allow Passengers to Make U.K. Connections by Railway

Passengers flying from Colombia to London can continue on from Heathrow Airport to Paddington Station and then make connections throughout England and Wales by train.
Posted On November 25, 2016
, By Jared Wade
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Colombia Shuts Down San Andres Airport as Hurricane Otto Threatens Central America

Gustavo Rojas Pinilla International Airport would close today at 1 pm and remain shut down through tomorrow morning at 7 am
Posted On November 23, 2016
, By Jared Wade
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After Trump Victory, Airline Offers One-Way Ticket to Colombia for Americans Who Won’t Want to Return

Viva Colombia offered a cheap flight from Miami to Colombia with a "one-way price — because you won't want to return."
Posted On November 12, 2016
, By Jared Wade
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Broken Down Plane on Runway Shuts Down El Dorado Airport for Hours

A cargo plane's landing gear was destroyed when arriving at Bogotá's El Dorado airport late Tuesday and sat broken down on the runway all night.
Posted On November 10, 2016
, By Jared Wade
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Bogotá Airport to Upgrade Its Computer Landing System to Allow Flights to Land in Worse Weather

Aerocivil says that it will invest roughly $2.3 million USD to put a more-advanced instrument landing system at El Dorado.
Posted On November 5, 2016
, By Jared Wade
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Delta, United Continental, and Copa Will Reportedly Bid on Avianca — Potentially for a Controlling Stake

Offers are due by November 9, and a majority share may reportedly be on the table.
Posted On November 1, 2016
, By Jared Wade
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Carlos Slim Group to Take Over Near-Billion-Dollar Magdalena River Project?

Two companies in Carlos Slim's Grupo Carso have interest in taking over Odebrecht's role in the massive Magdalena River project.
Posted On October 24, 2016
, By Jared Wade
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Avianca 787 Harassed in Venezuelan Airspace by Fighter Jets that Flew Close Enough to Trigger Collision-Warning System

A terrifying incident in the skies over Venezuela didn't cause a crash, but officials are investigating a tense pursuit by military jets that triggered the Avianca 787's collision-warning system.
Posted On October 22, 2016
, By Jared Wade
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Copa Launches Wingo as Discount Airline in Colombia

Wingo is "designed for passengers who prefer a simple, no-frills, and reliable travel option."
Posted On October 21, 2016
, By Jared Wade
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VivaColombia Comes Under Fire for Risqué Advertising that Promotes Adultery

Budget Colombian airline VivaColombia tested the theory of whether all publicity is good publicity.
Posted On October 12, 2016
, By Jared Wade
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Avianca Cancels More Than 25 Flights to U.S. due to Hurricane Matthew

The airline cancelled all its flights to Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Orlando on Thursday.
Posted On October 7, 2016
, By Jared Wade
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Avianca Brasil Reportedly on the Verge of Selling 20% of Airline for $150 Million USD

"The sale process has started" for a one-fifth holding in the Brazilian airline.
Posted On September 30, 2016
, By Jared Wade
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Avianca to Start Flying Boeing 787 Dreamliner on Bogotá-to-London Route

The Dreamliner's new lighting and pressurizing techniques can supposedly ease the effects of dehydration and jet lag.
Posted On September 15, 2016
, By Jared Wade
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Colombia Aviation Regulator Fines LATAM Airlines $83,000 USD for False Advertising

Colombia’s civil aviation authority fined LATAM Airlines’ domestic arm $83,000 USD for misleading advertising. The regulator, Aerocivil, slapped LATAM Colombia on the wrist for issues related to its online ticket purchasing process, which was “not clear and understandable” and led to passengers making errors when scheduling flights. The precise issue was LATAM Colombia saying on its website that users could reserve a ticket online and then pay the...
Posted On September 10, 2016
, By Jared Wade
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Colombian Aviation Regulator Opens Investigation into Avianca, Éxito, and Six Other Travel Companies

Avianca, Éxito Viajes, and others could face up to $110,000 in fines for failing to properly communicate fares to consumers and operate in according to regulations.
Posted On August 23, 2016
, By Jared Wade
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Avianca Adds Flights from Colombia to Spain and Bogotá to Cusco

With more planes heading from Spain to Bogotá, Cali, and Medellín, Avianca will now be offering 35 flights per week between the two countries.
Posted On August 3, 2016
, By Jared Wade
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One Million More Passengers Have Flown in Colombia in 2016 Compared to Same Time Frame Last Year

January and June have been the highest-trafficked periods so far in 2016, with more than three million fliers in each month.
Posted On July 28, 2016
, By Jared Wade
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Colombia to Join Global Entry Program that Allows Foreign Visitors to Cut Travel Time Through U.S. Airports

Colombia becomes the eighth nation whose citizens can now apply to join the U.S. Customs' Global Entry program and speed up the tedious process of entering the country.
Posted On July 27, 2016
, By Jared Wade
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LATAM Airlines Fined $22 Million USD for Bribery Charges in Argentina

The U.S. Department of Justice says that LAN's actions in Argentina were in violation of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
Posted On July 26, 2016
, By Jared Wade
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