Tampa International Airport celebrates first nonstop flight to South America
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Travelers departing from Tampa International Airport can now visit a new international destination.
A new flight from Avianca will take Tampa passengers to and from Bogota, Colombia.
Airport officials said the route is TPA's first nonstop service to South America and the first to a new continent in nearly 50 years.
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On Monday, Tampa International Airport and Avianca celebrated the new flight with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a gate celebration for departing passengers.
'Avianca's new partnership with America's best airport, Tampa International Airport, sends a clear signal that Tampa Bay is a top-tier choice for discerning visitors from Colombia and around the globe,' said Santiago C. Corrada, President and CEO of Visit Tampa Bay. 'This direct flight from Bogota connects Colombians to the tantalizing tastes, luxurious accommodations, electrifying attractions, and rich and diverse culture that make Tampa Bay and its treasures a 'must' for travelers ready to experience the extraordinary.'
Flights from Tampa to Bogota, Columbia depart every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
To check other nonstop flights from Tampa International Airport, visit tampaairport.com/destinations.
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