Barranquilla

CEO Victor Pacheco believes there is huge potential for a low-cost hub-and-spoke operator in the Caribbean—especially if governments reduce taxes and fees levied on the industry.

The Caribbean carrier plans to serve 12 countries in the Americas, including Mexico, Colombia and Peru.

The Colombian airline is pushing ahead with plans to expand its international footprint.

Aerocivil has cleared the path for the Mexican ULCCs to enter the Colombian market.

The Irelandia Aviation-owned ULCC remains in expansion mode despite the COVID-19 pandemic delaying some of its plans.

The point-to-point business model of the start-up will be supported with a simple organisational structure to maintain low operating costs and deliver low fares and a customised offering to consumers with ancillary charges for hold baggage, seating selection and boarding as well as food and drinks.

There have been some significant changes to aviation in South America and that is clearly evident in the Colombian market where the nation’s national