Airline In Focus: Avianca

Avianca is Colombia’s flag carrier and one of Latin America’s oldest airlines, founded in 1919. 

Headquartered in Bogota, the carrier operates a predominantly Airbus A320-family fleet for short- and medium-haul services, complemented by Boeing 787-8 aircraft on long-haul routes. 

Following a Chapter 11 restructuring completed in 2021, Avianca has repositioned itself with a more cost-efficient model, unbundled fares and a simplified fleet structure aimed at improving competitiveness in both domestic and international markets. 

The airline is a member of Star Alliance and plays a central role in regional connectivity across the Andean and Central American markets. It also forms part of Abra Group alongside Brazil's GOL.