JetSmart, LATAM See ULCC Potential In South America

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BOGOTA—Two Latin American airlines, one a legacy mainline carrier and the other a young ULCC, have each weighed in on the potential for and value of lower cost models in the region. The remarks come after Colombia’s two ULCCs—Ultra Air and Viva—ceased operations in 2023. Avianca and LATAM Airlines...
Christine Boynton

Christine Boynton is a Senior Editor covering air transport in the Americas for Aviation Week Network.

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