Avianca Regional Airline to Make its Debut in 2019

After a year of pilot stoppage, Avianca Holdings returns to its operations to normal and outlines expansion strategies such as an alliance with Lufthansa and the start-up of a regional airline in Colombia.

Prospects for next year include capacity increases and progress in the strategic alliance with United and Copa Airlines.

About the regional airline they plan to launch in mid-2019, it was announced that it will begin with 10 aircraft, which will gradually increase, and the purpose also seeks to increase the number of destinations and reach the old airport of Medellin, the Olaya Herrera.

The new alliance of Avianca, Copa and United seek coverage in the following Latin American countries: Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guyana, French Guyana, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname and Uruguay.

It also aims to become a single route network offering customer service benefits, including the integration of frequent traveler programs, simplified baggage control, coordinated flight schedules and improved airport facilities.

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