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After struggling to find a buyer or investor, Colombian low-cost airline Ultra Air suspended operations just 30 days after competitor Viva was abruptly grounded. Ultra had recently admitted struggles but sought to reassure passengers that it would carry on. Less than a year ago,...

The battle for control of Viva goes far beyond Avianca, Jetsmart & Latam. Here are some of the key players

A Viva acquisition by a strong competitor like Latam could be disastrous for Avianca.

A Jetsmart-Viva tieup could pose a serious threat to the Abra Group strategy of consolidating the South American airline market.

Arajet is one of the upstart low cost airlines disrupting the Colombian passenger aviation market, but their ambitions go far beyond South America.

Spirit already flies to seven Colombian cities, primarily from Fort Lauderdale, but also from Miami and Tampa. Colombian travelers were not spared in Spirit’s operational meltdown last week, with multiple flights canceled or delayed.

Over the last few years, Colombia has recognized that its natural and cultural wealth can be enjoyed by travelers while also being protected and preserved through sustainability guidelines.

Just days after reporting a $287.9 million USD quarterly loss, Spirit Airlines gate and ticketing staff are overwhelmed and unable to deal with the thousands of frustrated passengers, many of whom have been stranded in airports beyond 24 hours.

The joint venture between Delta and LATAM airlines has been in the works since 2020, after Delta managed to break LATAM's long-standing business partnership with American Airlines in order to strengthen its presence in Latin American markets.

The COVID-19 Pandemic isn't holding Ed Delgado down, as he seeks to resurrect the Ecuatoreana aviation brand as a domestic regional carrier connecting Quito and Guayaquíl with The Galapagos Islands and other important destinations within Ecuador for citizens and tourists alike....