The investment, said to be $70 million USD of convertible credit, brings the airline into proximity with both bankrupt Colombian carrier Avianca and Mexican carrier Volaris.
The three weekly redeye flights will begin December 6th and tickets are on sale now. Cúcuta is Colombia's largest city on the Venezuelan border. The airport code is CUC.
Along with Pereira and Manizales, Armenia is part of the Colombian “Eje Cafetero” (coffee axis), and its many coffee farms have become international tourist attractions. There are even coffee-themed and agriculture themed amusement parks nearby.