The U.S. Embassy has announced that Spirit Airlines will operate humanitarian flights on several dates throughout July from Colombia to the United States for US citizens and permanent residents that wish to return to the US during this period of closed airspace due to the Coronavirus COVID-19 Pandemic.

Five flights will depart from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogotá, on July 3, July 5, July 8, July 22, and July 29. One flight will depart from Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International Airport (CLO) in Cali, on July 2. One flight will depart on July 7 from Rafael Núñez International Airport (CTG) in Cartagena. One flight will depart from José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, on July 4. All flights will arrive at Fort Lauderdale – Hollywood International Airport (FLL) in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

UPDATED INFORMATION: The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce Spirit Airlines will operate additional humanitarian flights. One flight will depart on July 15 from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogotá. Seats also remain available on flights departing Bogota on June 30, July 1, July 3, and July 5. One flight will depart from Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International Airport (CLO) in Cali, on July 9. One flight will depart from José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, on July 10.

This message has been reprinted in its entirety as issued by the US Embassy in Bogotá.

These flights have been made available to allow U.S. citizens and Legal Permanent Residents to return to the United States. Please contact Spirit Airlines directly for seat availability, reservations, and pricing information.

If you are interested in returning to the United States, please take advantage of these flights. The U.S. government cannot guarantee the ability to arrange flights indefinitely. U.S. citizens should return immediately to the United States, unless you are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period.

THESE FLIGHTS CAN ONLY BE BOOKED ONLINE.

If you purchase a ticket on one of these flights, and encounter difficulties traveling to the airport from your location, please contact THE CONSULATE at [email protected] or (57) 1 275-2000. They have received reports that taxis and bus companies continue to operate, albeit at reduced and limited schedules. If you believe you will have difficulty reaching the airport due to travel restrictions, please provide us with your travel information (name, date of birth, passport number, and contact details).

Bogotá Departures:

July 3
July 5
July 8
July 15
July 22
July 29

Cali Departures:

July 2
July 9

Cartagena Departure: July 7

Medellín Departure:

July 4
July 10

IMPORTANT:

Due to current travel guidelines in the United States, persons who have been in China, Iran, or certain European countries within 14 days prior to the flight will not be allowed to board this flight. For more information, please click here.

Onward connections from Fort Lauderdale, Florida are available.

Only support animals registered 48 hours in advance in full compliance with Spirit’s normal policy for support animals will be permitted. For more information, refer to Spirit Airlines support animal policy.

Normal services (food service, water fountains, etc.) at airports are closed.

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The Department of State has issued a Global Level 4 Health Advisory for COVID-19

Actions to Take:

Consult the CDC website for the most up-to-date information.
For the most recent information on what you can do to reduce your risk of contracting COVID-19 please see the CDC’s latest recommendations.
Visit the COVID-19 crisis page on travel.state.gov for the latest information.
Visit our Embassy webpage on COVID-19 for information on conditions in Colombia.
Visit the Department of Homeland Security’s website on the latest travel restrictions to the U.S.

Assistance:

U.S. Embassy Bogota, Colombia

Tel. +57-1-275-2000

[email protected]

https://co.usembassy.gov/

U.S. Consular Agency, Barranquilla

[email protected]

U.S. Department of State – Consular Affairs

1-888-407-4747 or 1-202-501-4444

Colombia Country Information

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Loren Moss is the founder and publisher of Finance Colombia. He has over 20 years of international business experience, including over a decade of experience in securities, insurance, and commercial real estate, at the institutional and international level.