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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.