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Travel Daily News
3 days ago
- Business
- Travel Daily News
Avianca launches nonstop service between Dallas and Bogotá
Avianca has launched nonstop service between Dallas and Bogotá, operating four times per week. The route offers more than 1,400 weekly seats aboard Airbus A320 aircraft, each with a 180-passenger capacity. 'With this new route between Dallas and Bogotá, we now offer 19 direct routes from Colombia to nine U.S. destinations, with more than 170 weekly flights scheduled for the June 2025 peak travel season,' said Frederico Pedreira , CEO of Avianca. 'This growth not only broadens our service options for travelers, but also strengthens our position as one of the leading airlines in the region.' DALLaS – Avianca continues to expand its international connectivity with the launch of nonstop service between Dallas and Bogotá, operating four times per week. 'The launch of the direct Dallas–Bogotá route is great news for travelers and a major step forward in strengthening ties between the United States and Colombia. At ProColombia, we are proud to support Avianca's commitment to expanding connectivity, a key pillar of our strategy to position Colombia – the country of beauty – as a top destination for tourism, business, and investment' said Carmen Caballero, president of ProColombia. Andrés Fernando Diez Martínez, Consul of Colombia in Dallas, added: 'The launch of the direct route between Dallas and Bogotá marks an important step in strengthening the longstanding, deep and dynamic relationship between Colombia and the United States. This new connection will foster greater exchange, bringing more travelers, entrepreneurs, and opportunities in both directions, and reflects the growing importance of bilateral tourism and business ties.' The launch of this new route strengthens Avianca's U.S.- Colombia network for June 2025, bringing the total to 19 direct routes, including: Barranquilla–Miami; Bogotá–Boston, Dallas, Fort Lauderdale, Washington, New York, Orlando, Miami, Chicago, and Tampa; Cali–New York and Miami; Cartagena–New York and Miami; Medellín–Fort Lauderdale, New York, Orlando, and Miami; and Pereira–New York. Tickets are available for purchase at through the Avianca mobile app, authorized travel agencies, and Avianca's direct sales points. Avianca encompasses Avianca – a Star Alliance member – LifeMiles, and Avianca Cargo. In passenger transportation, Avianca, with over 105 years of operation since its founding in 1919, is the leading airline in Colombia, Ecuador, and Central America. It operates one of the largest air networks in Latin America, offering 150 routes, more than 700 daily flights, and a fleet of 140 Airbus A320 and Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, connecting over 75 destinations across 25+ countries in the Americas and Europe. In 2024, Avianca transported nearly 38 million customers and operated more than 258,000 flights. Its loyalty program, LifeMiles, is one of the largest in Latin America, with over 14 million members and more than 400 partner merchants. In cargo transportation, Avianca Cargo is the leading operator in various markets across the Americas, connecting over 350 destinations through its 220 weekly cargo flights, passenger flight network, and interline agreements.
Miami Herald
4 days ago
- Business
- Miami Herald
Air travel is changing at the Miami and Fort Lauderdale airports. Take a look
Travel Air travel is changing at the Miami and Fort Lauderdale airports. Take a look South Florida airports are evolving with new international routes and traveler amenities. Icelandair is adding non-stop flights between Reykjavik and Miami, marking the only direct service between Iceland and South Florida. Avianca is expanding with daily flights from Miami to Guatemala City, and from Fort Lauderdale to Managua, plus a newly renovated lounge at Miami International Airport with 24/7 access and food options like Colombian arepas. Miami International Airport celebrated a record 56 million passengers in 2024 and is investing $9 billion in upgrades, including a new airport hotel and expanded parking. Meanwhile, Spirit Airlines is emerging from bankruptcy, reassuring travelers that its frequent flights from Fort Lauderdale and Miami will continue as normal. Several homes and farms in Akureyri overlook the blue Eyjafjordur fjord, the longest in Iceland and popular for whale-watching. NO. 1: ONE OF THE WORLD'S COLDEST SPOTS JUST MADE A BET ON HOT MIAMI. AIRPORT ADDS NEW FLIGHTS Here are the details to make travel plans. | Published February 1, 2025 | Read Full Story by Vinod Sreeharsha Archivo. By David Santiago NO. 2: SPIRIT AIRLINES JUST CLEARED A BIG FINANCIAL HURDLE. WHAT THE CHANGE MEANS FOR TRAVELERS See some details of the restructuring and why Kenneth Griffin made an appearance | Published February 21, 2025 | Read Full Story by Vinod Sreeharsha The holiday decorations near U.S. Customs at Miami International Airport on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024. By D.A. Varela NO. 3: WHAT DOES RECORD-BREAKING GROWTH AT MIA MEAN FOR YOU? MORE TRAVELERS, CARGO — AND CHANGES What to know about Miami International Airport's status as a global hub. | Published February 24, 2025 | Read Full Story by Vinod Sreeharsha Avianca will start new routes this year from MIA and FLL to Central America. NO. 4: MIAMI AND BROWARD AIRPORTS ARE ADDING NEW FLIGHTS TO CENTRAL AMERICA. SEE THE DETAILS What to know about the routes and the start dates. | Published March 5, 2025 | Read Full Story by Vinod Sreeharsha Arajet 737-8 takes off, June 10, 2024 NO. 5: AIRLINES ARE PLANNING NEW FLIGHTS AT MIAMI AND FORT LAUDERDALE AIRPORTS. TAKE A LOOK Here are details on destinations. | Published March 8, 2025 | Read Full Story by Miami Herald Archives Avianca opens a new lounge at the J Terminal in Miami, Florida. The lounge features a playroom, business center, food bar, and large windows, aimed at enhancing the travel experience for passengers at Miami International Airport. By Carl Juste NO. 6: COLOMBIAN AIRLINE AVIANCA OPENS NEW LOUNGE AT MIAMI AIRPORT. TAKE A LOOK Come learn details and see images of new lounge at MIA | Published March 19, 2025 | Read Full Story by Vinod Sreeharsha The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.
Reuters
5 days ago
- Business
- Reuters
Brazil's Azul to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, Valor reports
May 27 (Reuters) - Brazilian airline Azul (AZUL.N), opens new tab is set to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States as soon as Tuesday, newspaper Valor Economico reported, citing sources. The move would make the carrier the latest in a series of Latin American airlines to file for bankruptcy in the aftermath of the depression the industry suffered in the initial months of the COVID-19 pandemic. Azul's move would follow in the footsteps of Aeromexico, Colombia-based Avianca and its two largest rivals, Gol and LATAM Airlines ( opens new tab, all of which succumbed to bankruptcy proceedings in recent years. Azul last year struck a deal with lessors to scrap $550 million in debt in exchange for an equity stake of around 20%, as well as one with bondholders to raise additional financing, but its balance sheet remained severely pressured. Azul's net debt soared 50% year-on-year by the end of the first quarter to 31.35 billion reais ($5.56 billion), with its leverage ratio hitting 5.2, up from 3.7 a year earlier. ($1 = 5.6377 reais)
Travel Daily News
16-05-2025
- Business
- Travel Daily News
Avianca connects South Florida to Guatemala and Nicaragua
With the launch of the new routes from San José – Guatemala City – Miami and San Salvador – Managua – Fort Lauderdale, Avianca aims to further strengthen connectivity options between South Florida and Central America for travelers. MIAMI – Avianca announces operations on two new routes in Florida, connecting Miami with Guatemala City and San José, Costa Rica, and Fort Lauderdale with Managua and San Salvador, respectively. These two new routes will enhance connectivity between South Florida and Central America, offering travelers more opportunities to explore the region. 'The United States and Latin America are closely connected through tourism and business. In 2024 alone, we transported more than 4 million passengers to and from the U.S.,' said Otto Gergye, Chief Commercial Officer at Avianca. 'With these new nonstop routes, we aim to further strengthen these ties by expanding our network to more than 40 direct routes between the U.S. and Latin America,' he added.
Miami Herald
16-04-2025
- Miami Herald
New flights and a fancy lounge: How travel is changing in South Florida
Travel New flights and a fancy lounge: How travel is changing in South Florida South Florida air travel is growing, with Miami and Fort Lauderdale airports adding new international routes and enhancing facilities to meet rising demand. Airlines such as Icelandair and El Al are expanding connections, introducing non-stop flights to destinations like Reykjavik and Tel Aviv. Building upgrades at Miami International Airport include the planned expansion of terminal spaces and the addition of lounges like Avianca's. Meanwhile, travelers must prepare for the federal implementation of the REAL ID Act in May 2025, a policy shift aimed at enhancing security protocols for domestic flights. Take a look at these developments. The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories below were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists. La Oficina de Aduanas y Protección Fronteriza de Estados Unidos (CBP) anunció un próximo cambio de tarifas para algunos de sus Programas de Viajero Confiable (TTP) más populares como Global Entry. By Carl Juste NO. 1: TRAVELING IN THE U.S. WILL CHANGE IN 2025: YOU CAN'T FLY FROM MIAMI WITHOUT THIS DOCUMENT If you don't have it yet, you need to get it soon, because there is a deadline. | Published January 15, 2025 | Read Full Story by Maykel Gonzalez Several homes and farms in Akureyri overlook the blue Eyjafjordur fjord, the longest in Iceland and popular for whale-watching. NO. 2: ONE OF THE WORLD'S COLDEST SPOTS JUST MADE A BET ON HOT MIAMI. AIRPORT ADDS NEW FLIGHTS Here are the details to make travel plans. | Published February 1, 2025 | Read Full Story by Vinod Sreeharsha The holiday decorations near U.S. Customs at Miami International Airport on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024. By D.A. Varela NO. 3: WHAT DOES RECORD-BREAKING GROWTH AT MIA MEAN FOR YOU? MORE TRAVELERS, CARGO — AND CHANGES What to know about Miami International Airport's status as a global hub. | Published February 24, 2025 | Read Full Story by Vinod Sreeharsha Arajet 737-8 takes off, June 10, 2024 NO. 4: AIRLINES ARE PLANNING NEW FLIGHTS AT MIAMI AND FORT LAUDERDALE AIRPORTS. TAKE A LOOK Here are details on destinations. | Published March 8, 2025 | Read Full Story by Miami Herald Archives Avianca opens a new lounge at the J Terminal in Miami, Florida. The lounge features a playroom, business center, food bar, and large windows, aimed at enhancing the travel experience for passengers at Miami International Airport. By Carl Juste NO. 5: COLOMBIAN AIRLINE AVIANCA OPENS NEW LOUNGE AT MIAMI AIRPORT. TAKE A LOOK Come learn details and see images of new lounge at MIA | Published March 19, 2025 | Read Full Story by Vinod Sreeharsha This report was produced with the help of AI tools, which summarized previous stories reported and written by McClatchy journalists. It was edited by journalists in our News division.
