Finance Colombia » Viva Air Carries Over 100,000 Passengers With 80% Load Factor In First Month Of Colombian Airspace Reopening

After a month of operation since the reopening of Colombian airspace, low cost carrier Viva Air announced that it has transported more than 100,000 passengers with a load factor greater than 80%, meaning the planes were 80% full of passengers, on average. Since the restart of operations, Viva has launched a high-impact marketing campaign at the national level to jumpstart passenger air travel, while observing strict biosafety protocols to protect passenger wellbeing. To do this, the airline is offering domestic tickets starting at $59,900 COP ($15.49 USD). Viva Air says it hopes that this aggressive pricing and promotion will help to have a positive impact on the tourism sector in the country. Viva Air Is selling tickets for as low as $15,49 USD one-way, and has announced that it has carried over 100,000 passengers in the first month of Colombian airspace reopening. The airline remains in growth-mode despite the COVID-19 Pandemic. “We recognize the importance of air transport as a way to generate connectivity, development and experiences for Colombians. Therefore, with our purpose of contributing to the reactivation of the country, we seek that each time people connect and travel, while generating savings. It is important that as a country we move forward in the midst of this new normal, with the capacity for resilience and self-care,” said Félix Antelo, CEO of Viva Air. Since reactivating flights in September, Viva Air has self-reported an on-time rating of 93%, with many flights even leaving early, once all checked-in passengers have been boarded and seated. Viva Air has indicated that it continues in growth mode, launching new routes in Colombia, Peru, the US and The Caribbean. Passengers may book directly at https://www.vivaair.com/co/en