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Despite Pandemic, Viva Air Expands With New Bogotá – Cali Route

Just days after the Colombian government allowed the restart of commercial aviation in the country, low cost carrier Viva Air has returned to expansion mode with the announcement of a new route between the Colombian capital of Bogotá and the third largest city and Colombia’s...

Posted On September 15, 2020

, By Loren Moss

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Cuban Doctors Deploying To Medellín? Not All Roads Lead To Cuba In International Cooperation – Op Ed

A leaked letter showed that Medellín Mayor Daniel Quintero wrote the cuban government asking for Cuban doctors to potentially come to Medellin and help with the COVID-19 Pandemic. But he bypassed Colombia's foreign ministry and ignited a major controversy that a more experienced...

Posted On August 1, 2020

, By Sergio Escobar

Interview: CEO Felix Antelo On How Viva Air Returned To Cali, Is Welcoming First Time Flyers & Growth in Colombia’s Aviation Market

Viva Colombia's Felix Antelo tells Finance Colombia readers why the airline left Cali and how it returned, recent changes in the airline, and the ways the airline is welcoming first-time flyers and foreign tourists and family visitors.

Posted On February 11, 2020

, By Loren Moss

Viva Air Receives Enthusiastic Welcome Upon Its Return To Cali, Colombia

Low-cost airline Viva Air inaugurated its return to Cali last week with new flights between Cali and Medellín, Cartagena, and San Andrés.

Posted On February 8, 2020

, By Loren Moss

Johnny Cay (Photo credit: Mario Carvajal)

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Colombia to Limit Number of Tourists Permitted to Visit Johnny Cay Island

Corporación Autónoma Coralina is now charged with setting the capacity and overhauling its overall environmental plan for popular tourist area.

Posted On May 4, 2018

, By Jared Wade

Medellín, known the City of Eternal Spring, offers beautiful Andean mountain landscapes in central Colombia. (Photo credit: Jared Wade)

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Top Colombian Destinations and Organizations Nominated for World Travel Awards

Bogotá is up for the top prize for the overall “South America’s Leading Destination,” while San Andres could win best beach destination.

Posted On April 4, 2018

, By Jared Wade

Avianca Airbus A320 plus Colombia (Credit: Avianca)

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Avianca to Add Five Domestic Flights Within Colombia Starting August 17

Cali will get direct flights to Santa Marta, Bucaramanga, and San Andrés, while Cartagena and Medellín also get new routes to San Andrés.

Posted On May 23, 2017

, By Jared Wade

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Wingo Reports 96% On-Time Rate for Flights During First Year of Semana Santa Operations

Airline improvement in recent years means more Colombians "now consider air travel their first choice when traveling," said Wingo CEO Catalina Bretón.

Posted On April 25, 2017

, By Jared Wade