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JetSMART discusses the airline's continued growth in Colombia, and commercial linkups with American Airlines.

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JetSmart started with domestic routes connecting Medellín, Bogotá, Cartagena, Pereira, Santa Marta, and Cali.

"We initiated as a startup airline, and in March 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic began, we were operating 17 aircraft in Chile and Argentina," said Ortiz at the award ceremony.

JetSmart says that it continues progressing towards certification to fly domestic routes in Colombia.

"Colombia, for us, is undoubtedly one of the most important places, and we are preparing to operate domestically in 2024," said JetSmart CEO Estuardo Ortiz.

With this agreement, the airlines are going head-to-head with Delta-backed Latam and United Airlines-backed Avianca.

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