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Fitch: "Medium-term uncertainties include Avianca's ability to maintain its strong operating margins while resuming its business growth post Chapter 11 process in U.S."

Avianca was widely condemned online after on of its representatives was filmed telling a passenger, “if you were my dad or someone important to me, I could help you.”

After the court annulled a previous decision, Latam was cleared of improper operations and will resume issuing tickets at Bogotá's El Dorado Airport.

"We are very happy to be able to return to Venezuela," said Alex Benitez of Avianca.

Santiago Álvarez, executive director of LATAM in Colombia, accepted the ruling and noted the Chilean airline will adhere to slot requirements throughout the upcoming high-volume travel season.

The increase to two daily flights from Bogotá to Villavicencio will become "permanent" and continue even after the road closure ends, per the airline.

The new Airbus A320 planes are planned to help expand service to 20 locations in Colombia and 10 international destinations.

An ugly brawl broke out when angry Avianca passengers attempted an airport blockade after being left stranded in Barranquilla.

"We are betting on the potential of Medellin, San Andres, and the country," said David Aleman of Avianca.

"There are no miracles...When someone sells a plane ticket cheaper than a bus ticket, the client must know this company may not last."