https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/avianca/ Avianca News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T08:36:08+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/avianca-announces-leadership-transition/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/avianca-announces-leadership-transition/ Avianca announced its succession plan for the airline. Frederico Pedreira will step down from his role as Chief Executive Officer, effective February 28th, 2026, after five years with the company. To further strengthen the airline’s leadership structure and ensure a smooth transition, Avianca’s Board of Directors has approved the creation of a President position, to be filled by Gabriel Oliva concurrently with his COO role, effective immediately. Frederico will remain as CEO until February 28th to ensure full continuity and alignment across the organization. Wed, 12 Nov 2025 06:50:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/avianca-selects-new-jfk-terminal-6-for-operations-in-2026/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/avianca-selects-new-jfk-terminal-6-for-operations-in-2026/ JFK Millennium Partners (JMP), the company selected by the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey to build and operate John F. Kennedy International Airport’s new world-class Terminal 6 (T6), and Avianca, the national carrier of Colombia and second-largest airline in South America, today announced that Avianca will make T6 its future home at JFK airport, joining other airlines such as Air Canada, Aer Lingus, Cathay Pacific, JetBlue, Lufthansa and SWISS in the state-of-the-art terminal when it opens to passengers in 2026. Fri, 09 May 2025 07:17:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/avianca-and-gol-merge-to-create-pan-latin-american-airline-network/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/avianca-and-gol-merge-to-create-pan-latin-american-airline-network/ Colombia’s Avianca and Brazil’s GOL have agreed to a merger that will create a pan-Latin American airline network. The brands will remain independent but benefit from greater efficiencies under aligned ownership, and the lowest unit costs in their respective markets. Thu, 12 May 2022 15:45:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/avianca-to-relaunch-london-connection-this-weekend/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/avianca-to-relaunch-london-connection-this-weekend/ Avianca will reactivate its London-Bogotá route this weekend, with flight AV0121 set to take off from Heathrow on Sunday. This will be the longest flight operated by the company. Thu, 24 Mar 2022 09:45:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/amadeus-renews-avianca-technology-partnership/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/amadeus-renews-avianca-technology-partnership/ The partnership will be expanded to include distribution via the Amadeus Travel Platform of NDC-enabled content in addition to Avianca’s existing content for travel agencies and corporations. Fri, 17 Dec 2021 04:53:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/avianca-emerges-from-financial-restructuring/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/avianca-emerges-from-financial-restructuring/ Officials claim the carrier is now more efficient and financially stronger, with significantly reduced debt and over $1 billion in liquidity. The new carrier is based in the UK. Thu, 02 Dec 2021 09:33:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/avianca-to-relaunch-london-connection-in-the-spring/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/avianca-to-relaunch-london-connection-in-the-spring/ Avianca has confirmed the resumption of flights on the London to Bogotá route. Daily departures with the Colombian flag-carrier will begin on March 27th next year. Fri, 19 Nov 2021 09:31:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/avianca-secures-us2bn-in-funding-as-bankruptcy-battle-continues/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/avianca-secures-us2bn-in-funding-as-bankruptcy-battle-continues/ Colombian flag-carrier Avianca has lined up a $2 billion bankruptcy-loan package to finance its stay in chapter 11 protection in the United States. Thu, 24 Sep 2020 07:49:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/avianca-files-for-bankruptcy-protection-in-united-states/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/avianca-files-for-bankruptcy-protection-in-united-states/ Avianca has seen virtually all flights grounded since mid-March, with the resumption of services likely to take many months. The second-largest airline in South America, behind only LATAM, said it would restructure its roughly $5.3 billion in debt and lease obligations. Mon, 11 May 2020 07:55:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/avianca-brings-dreamliner-to-new-bogota-colombia-route/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/avianca-brings-dreamliner-to-new-bogota-colombia-route/ Celebrating a big occasion in grand style, Munich Airport marked the launch of Avianca’s new service to Bogotá with a traditional ribbon-cutting ceremony. Wed, 21 Nov 2018 09:23:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/david-francisco-aleman-andrade-director-ecuador-avianca/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/david-francisco-aleman-andrade-director-ecuador-avianca/ Avianca director for Ecuador, David Francisco Alemán Andrade, speaks to Breaking Travel News as the carrier is recognised by voters as South America’s Leading Airline Brand during the World Travel Awards Latin America Ceremony. Wed, 19 Sep 2018 19:35:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/avianca-to-allow-direct-booking-through-skyscanner/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/avianca-to-allow-direct-booking-through-skyscanner/ The pioneering integration, powered by Amadeus Altéa, makes Avianca one of the first airlines in North or South America to sell directly within the Skyscanner marketplace using IATA’s new distribution capability. Mon, 30 Jul 2018 08:46:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/avianca-to-connect-bogota-to-boston-massachusetts/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/avianca-to-connect-bogota-to-boston-massachusetts/ Avianca has started four weekly direct flights from Boston to the airline’s hub in Bogota, Colombia, offering travellers 960 seats per week. Wed, 07 Jun 2017 14:46:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/boeing-delivers-500th-dreamliner-to-avianca/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/boeing-delivers-500th-dreamliner-to-avianca/ Boeing has delivered the 500th 787 Dreamliner, a 787-8 to Avianca, marking another milestone in the program’s history. “Achieving 500 deliveries – the fastest to 500 for twin aisles – is a great accomplishment, made possible by the hard work and dedication of our employees and global suppliers,” said Mark Jenks, vice president and general manager, 787 program, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. Fri, 23 Dec 2016 09:17:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-signs-codeshare-deal-with-star-alliance-partner-avianca/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-signs-codeshare-deal-with-star-alliance-partner-avianca/ EVA Air has announced the initiation of a code-share agreement with fellow Star Alliance member, Avianca, making travel between Asia and Central America much more convenient for both the airlines’ passengers. The new code-share agreement will enable EVA Air’s passengers to connect through Los Angeles, New York and San Francisco to connect with Avianca flights to San Salvador, while Avianca’s passengers will be able to connect through the same US airports for flights to Taipei. Thu, 18 Aug 2016 14:37:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/farnborough-2016-avianca-owner-synergy-places-62-airbus-a320neo-order/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/farnborough-2016-avianca-owner-synergy-places-62-airbus-a320neo-order/ Synergy Aerospace Corporation, largest shareholder of Colombia-based Avianca and owner of Avianca Brazil, has finalised a purchase agreement with Airbus for 62 A320neo family aircraft. These A320neo will be the base of the fleet renewal and network growth strategy for Avianca Brazil, and also mark over 1,000 Airbus aircraft sold in Latin America. Thu, 14 Jul 2016 09:33:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-airways-signs-codeshare-deal-with-avianca-brasil/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-airways-signs-codeshare-deal-with-avianca-brasil/ Etihad Airways and Avianca Brasil, one of the leading airlines in Latin America, have announced a codeshare partnership. Under the agreement, Etihad Airways will put its ‘EY’ code on domestic flights operated by Avianca Brasil, while Avianca Brasil will put its ‘O6’ code on Etihad Airways flights between Abu Dhabi and São Paulo. Fri, 17 Jun 2016 09:13:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/avianca-inks-deal-with-amadeus/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/avianca-inks-deal-with-amadeus/ Avianca is becoming the launch customer for Amadeus Anytime Merchandising, in order to improve the customer experience through personalised offers and services, while developing a new revenue opportunity for the airline. Amadeus Anytime Merchandising, which is compliant with IATA’s NDC standard, helps airlines engage their customers at decisive moments during their journey, such as the searching and booking phase, when at the airport, during the flight, at the hotel and many more. Sat, 04 Jun 2016 09:25:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-airways-signs-codeshare-deal-with-avianca/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-airways-signs-codeshare-deal-with-avianca/ Etihad Airways and Avianca, one of Latin America’s leading airlines, have announced a new codeshare partnership. Under the agreement, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates will place its ‘EY’ code on Avianca operated flights between Bogota and London Heathrow and Madrid Barajas, while Avianca will place its ‘AV’ code on Etihad Airways flights between Abu Dhabi and London and Madrid. Thu, 14 Apr 2016 07:11:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uk-visitor-numbers-to-colombia-up-by-a-quarter/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uk-visitor-numbers-to-colombia-up-by-a-quarter/ ProColombia has seen UK visitor numbers to Colombia increase by a massive 24 per cent in January-May this year. There were a total of 15,187 UK tourist arrivals compared with 12,258 in the same period in 2014. The huge increase follows an annual increase of 28.5 per cent year on year when comparing total UK visitor numbers for 2014 against 2013. Tue, 11 Aug 2015 09:05:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/world-travel-awards-signs-avianca-as-official-airline-partner-for-latin-ame/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/world-travel-awards-signs-avianca-as-official-airline-partner-for-latin-ame/ World Travel Awards announces Avianca as the Official Airline Partner for the upcoming Latin America Gala Ceremony 2015. Visiting Colombia for the first time, the World Travel Awards Latin America Gala Ceremony will take place on October 10th in Bogotá. The event will receive tourism leaders from across the region, as well as influential business directors and entrepreneurs. Mon, 03 Aug 2015 11:15:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-alliance-welcomes-avianca-brasil/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-alliance-welcomes-avianca-brasil/ Avianca Brazil has become the 28th member of Star Alliance. “Adding Avianca Brazil to our network is an important step in enhancing our customer proposition in Latin America. Brazil is the most important aviation market on the continent and we are pleased that from today onwards, we can once again offer domestic connections in Brazil,” said Mark Schwab, chief executive Star Alliance. Sat, 25 Jul 2015 09:38:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/avianca-celebrates-20-years-of-continuous-service-in-tumaco/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/avianca-celebrates-20-years-of-continuous-service-in-tumaco/ Completing two decades of continuous service to the ‘Pearl of the Pacific’, Tumaco, Avianca has reaffirmed its commitment to the development of this important region. “There have been 20 years of work to build connectivity at this port in the Colombian Pacific, in which we have had the opportunity to participate in hundreds of initiatives to boost economic and social progress - both for residents and those who come looking for options to expand its business or tourism,” said Avianca president, Fabio Villegas Ramirez. Thu, 25 Jun 2015 13:47:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/avianca-brings-boeing-dreamliner-to-european-routes/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/avianca-brings-boeing-dreamliner-to-european-routes/ Avianca has launched its new Boeing 787-8 aircraft on its routes to and from Europe. In a first phase, the Boeing 787 will operate some frequencies on the Bogotá-Madrid, Cali-Madrid and Medellín-Madrid routes. Wed, 24 Jun 2015 05:58:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/avianca-goes-daily-on-london-bogota-route-from-july/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/avianca-goes-daily-on-london-bogota-route-from-july/ Colombia’s national airline, Avianca, has announced that it will increase the frequency of its London to Bogota flight. Passengers wishing to fly from Heathrow to Colombia’s El Dorado International Airport will now have a choice of seven departures a week up from four. Tue, 21 Apr 2015 10:12:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/avianca-holdings-transported-9.9-million-passengers-in-1st-5-months-of-2013/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/avianca-holdings-transported-9.9-million-passengers-in-1st-5-months-of-2013/ Between January and May, the airlines affiliated with Avianca Holdings S.A. carried 9,903,363 passengers, a 9.5% increase compared to January-May 2012. Sat, 22 Jun 2013 23:30:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/avianca-airlines-boosts-dreamliner-order/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/avianca-airlines-boosts-dreamliner-order/ Colombia’s flagship airline, Avianca Airlines, has announced an order for three 787 Dreamliners from Boeing. The order was previously attributed to an unidentified customer on Boeing’s Orders & Deliveries website and is valued at approximately $620 million at published list prices. Fri, 16 Nov 2012 09:34:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/avianca-and-taca-reports11.9-increase-in-passenger-numbers-in-june/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/avianca-and-taca-reports11.9-increase-in-passenger-numbers-in-june/ During the first six months of 2012 the airlines that comprise the holding company transported nearly 11 million passengers, a rise of 13.8% compared to the first half of 2011. Wed, 01 Aug 2012 18:00:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/avianca-and-taca-will-form-the-leading-airline-network-in-latin-america/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/avianca-and-taca-will-form-the-leading-airline-network-in-latin-america/ Becoming the airline group with the largest coverage, serving more than 100 destinations in America Thu, 08 Oct 2009 10:02:13 +0000