Meanwhile, the airline informed Ultra Air Supersociedades on March 9 of its intention to participate in the reorganization process. To date, the 10-day deadline stipulated in Articles 14 and 15 of Law 1116 of 2006 for the company to submit the documentation requested on request dated May 29, 2023, which will take place on June […]
Tag: Viva Air
Aerocivil washed its hands in the case of Viva Air: President of Avianca
After Colombia’s Civil Aviation Authority ruled to ensure that the terms it demanded to guarantee the integration of Avianca and Viva Air were made more flexible and to think “of the collective interest”, Avianca President Adrian Neuhauser described, that statement as “money laundering”. of hands” and insisted that what they proposed for integration between the […]
JetSmart asks Aerocivil to keep free competition
Reactions continue following Avianca’s decision to withdraw its integration with the airline cheap Viva Air, and this time it was the turn of JetSmart, the airline that is advertising portals to start operations in Colombia, stating that “the Colombian market must maintain the conditions of free competition and quality of service”. The airline recognized the […]
It’s a pity to lose two airlines in one quarter: Anato
The tourism unions in the country regretted the decision of the airline Avianca to withdraw from the integration with Viva Air, as there were travel agencies who hoped that this union would come about and get back the money supplied to Viva Air. “This is unfortunate for us and for the country that loses two […]
Latam Airlines will maintain its investments in the country
After learning of the decision on the conditional integration of the airlines Avianca and Viva, the company Latam Airlines indicated that whether or not both airlines carry out the respective integration, they remain committed to further strengthening their competitive position in Colombia with the aim of providing the best alternative for the Colombian consumer. “In […]
Viva Air’s time to pay its debts is shortened
Time is running out for airline Viva Air to renegotiate its debts, which exceed one trillion pesos. This after acceptance of a Business Recovery Plan, on February 10, which set a deadline that expires on May 9 after 90 days. It is added that there is no clear decision on the integration with the airline […]
Avianca reiterates that the terms of association with Viva are unfeasible
Avianca reiterated that the conditions proposed by Civil Aeronautics for the approval of the integration with the airline Viva Air are unfeasible. “Nine months have passed without a final decision and that’s partly because interested third parties are considered in the process and shouldn’t be there,” said Frederico Pedreira, the company’s Global Vice President of […]
Avianca extends protection for Viva and Ultra passengers until May 5
The airline Avianca confirmed the extension of its protection program for passengers affected by low-cost carriers Viva Air and Ultra Air until May 5, 2023. Users of these airlines who have been affected by the suspension of operations and who already had a ticket with a travel date will be able to access a transfer […]
Latam says it will appeal against the decision on the integration of Viva and Avianca
Latam Airlines Colombia has issued a statement that it will appeal against Civil Aeronautics’ decision to conditionally approve the integration of Avianca and Viva Air. The company indicated that it had conducted a thorough analysis of the decision to understand its scope and impact on the Colombian market, and as a result believed that while […]
Due to the air crisis, travel agencies report a 30% drop in turnover
Due to the suspension of Viva Air and Ultra Air operations, and the uncertainty in the airline market, some travel agencies reported a drop in their sales before Easter of about 30% compared to sales recorded on the same date in 2022, the Colombian Association of Travel and Tourism Agencies (Anato). “Despite the positive path […]