Colombia

By Lori Ranson
As 2023 draws to a close, Colombia’s commercial aviation sector is marking one of the most eventful years in its history.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
New routes from the likes of Avianca, Edelweiss and JetSmart are driving capacity growth in Colombia’s international market.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
A second US destination is being added by LATAM Colombia alongside its existing flights to Miami.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
The Mexican carrier's application for a new route to Bogota follows a record year for passenger traffic in Colombia.
Airports & Networks

By Aaron Karp
The carrier is also kicking off two new routes to Brazil in March.
Airports & Networks

By Lori Ranson
The airline group already operates carriers in three South American countries.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
The airlines hope the proposed steps will allay Aerocivil’s competition concerns.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Aerocivil has found the combined entity would have a monopoly on 16 routes within Colombia.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
The agreement between the airlines starts on Oct. 31.
Airports & Networks

By Aaron Karp
The agreement allows the Canadian airline’s passengers more destination options in Colombia.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
The carrier will begin international flights from Bucaramanga, Pereira and Santa Marta, as well as expanding its overseas network from Cartagena.
Airports & Networks

By Aaron Karp
The move gives Avianca passengers access to seven Bolivian cites.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
The carrier will increase service from JFK to Mexico but is cutting flights to Colombia.
Airports & Networks

By Aaron Karp
The move follows Avianca’s April agreement to acquire Colombian ULCC Viva.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
The consolidated business will have a network spanning almost 300 routes and be similar in size to LATAM Airlines Group.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
A union between Colombia’s flag-carrier and its largest low-cost operator promises to bring a lower cost structure and a more joined up route network.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
The Colombia-Argentina market looks set for the entrance of a third carrier.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
The airline will become only the third carrier to offer nonstop service between Colombia and Brazil alongside Avianca and LATAM Airlines Group.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
The ULCC is entering a market that is exceeding pre-pandemic capacity levels, boosted by the expansion of Viva Air.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
The buoyant Colombia-Mexico market continues to grow as carriers launch new routes.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
The network additions mean Colombia’s flag-carrier is almost halfway towards reaching its goal of launching 50 new routes in three years.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
The ULCC is launching 14 new domestic routes from next March as it seeks to take further market share from Avianca and LATAM Airlines Group.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Chilean ULCC JetSMART has launched a fourth route to Colombia.
Airports & Networks

By Wesley Charnock
Ribero tells Routes which markets Colombia is focusing on as it looks to bring overseas tourists back post-COVID.
Airports & Networks

By Aaron Karp
The airline is doing relatively well in domestic markets, but international flying is lagging.
Airports & Networks