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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.

Removing business class from short haul commuter flights is not a big deal by itself, but what is Avianca’s strategy? What does the airline want to be?

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.

Passengers who credited miles to Lifemiles in the past also will find it nearly impossible to qualify for elite status while primarily flying Star Alliance partner airlines, as another new requirement is that to qualify for Lifemiles elite status, 80% of the qualifying miles must...

Avianca has asked for a bailout by the Colombian government. Colombians are pointing out that the airline is majority foreign owned, and legally Panamanian, not Colombian.

Copa Airlines announces measures to help stranded passengers due to the Coronavirus pandemic

Unless travelers are traveling on a first class or business class ticket, they will lose access to lounges in over two dozen airports

You cannot come in here. As of January 1, Lifemiles Silver members no longer have access to this lounge. How would you like to pay?

Last week United Airlines (NASDAQ: UAL) moved to remove longtime chairman and controlling shareholder Germán Efromovich from Avianca’s  (NYSE: AVH) (BVC: PFAVH), board of directors. Adding insult to injury, United installed Roberto Kriete as the board’s new chairman. All this...