Avianca News
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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.
Avianca brings Dreamliner to new Bogota-Munich 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.
David Francisco Alemán Andrade, director, Ecuador, Avianca (Spanish)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.