Avianca

Colombian flag-carrier Avianca has filed for bankruptcy protection in the US as it seeks to avoid becoming a further aviation victim of the coronavirus pandemic. The carrier sought…

Inmarsat, the world leader in global, mobile satellite communications, has joined forces with APEX, international airline association dedicated to advancing passenger experience, to…

Air Canada announced the introduction of new year-round service between Montreal and Bogotá, Colombia beginning from 2 June 2020. Flights will operate three times weekly onboard Air…

South America is now much closer to Europe as Avianca has launched the new service from Munich to Bogotá. Munich is now the only German destination served non-stop by the Colombian carrier.

Colombia’s national airline Avianca, has announced this week that, due to passenger demand for more personalised products it has updated its bookings process by adopting Amadeus’ Altéa NDC…

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has signed an agreement that will enable Singaporeans to travel to Colombia more easily. From next month onwards, a new codeshare deal with Avianca will allow…

Etihad Airways recently inked a code-share partnership with Avianca. Under the agreement, Etihad Airways will place its ‘EY’ code on Avianca operated flights between Bogota and London…

dnata recently inked an agreement with Brazil’s RM Ground Services. The ground handler will purchase a majority stake in the company. The acquisition marks dnata’s first entry into…

Star Alliance has re-established its presence in Brazil with the addition of Sao Paulo-based Avianca Brasil to its network. The world's largest airline alliance was left without a carrier…

Colombia's national carrier Avianca has taken delivery of its first ever Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The arrival marks the start of a major expansion and renewal of Avianca's long-haul…

Latin American airline Avianca Brasil is planning to use a new jet fuel derived from alcohol to power its aircraft. The carrier has penned an agreement with Byogy Renewables to start…

Star Alliance is not on the hunt for a Middle East-based member as it focuses on introducing airlines from Latin America and Russia. The alliance’s CEO Mark Schwab told Travel Daily…

Several Brazilian airlines and hotels have agreed to cap the prices they will charge during the World Cup. Football fans will find some relief after the Telegraph reported Avianca…

Four airlines based in Latin America have combined under one single brand to strengthen their market presence. Avianca, TACA Airlines, Aerogal and Tampa Cargo will now all operate…

Boeing has sealed yet another order for its B787 Dreamliner. Colombian national carrier Avianca Airlines has placed an order for three more Dreamliners, valued at approximately US$620…

LAN and TAM Airlines have completed the move to become one group under the LATAM name. The consolidation follows shareholders’ approval and will now lead to the group expanding its…

Star Alliance has added Latin American carrier's Avianca, TACA and Copa Airlines to its member portfolio. The deal will see the Panama- and Colombia-based airlines add almost 50 new…