About Avianca
Avianca - Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia (ICAO: AVA) is a prominent Latin American airline with a rich history and an extensive network.
Avianca traces its origins back to December 5, 1919, when it was founded as SCADTA (Sociedad Colombo Alemana de Transporte Aéreo) in Barranquilla, Colombia. This makes it the second oldest continuously operating airline in the world. In 1940, SCADTA merged with another Colombian airline, SACO, to form Aerovías Nacionales de Colombia S.A., or Avianca. Over the decades, Avianca expanded significantly, playing a crucial role in connecting the Americas and beyond.
The airline's primary operational base and main hub is El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogotá, Colombia. It also maintains secondary hubs and focus cities in locations such as Medellín, Cali, Barranquilla, San José (Costa Rica), Miami (USA), and Lima (Peru). Avianca operates a modern fleet primarily composed of Airbus A319-100, A320-200, and A320neo aircraft for short to medium-haul passenger flights, and Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners for its long-haul routes. The airline also utilizes Airbus A330F aircraft for cargo operations. Its route network is extensive, serving over 100 direct destinations across 27 countries in North, Central, and South America, the Caribbean, and Europe, including 68 international routes and 44 domestic routes within Colombia.
Avianca is a member of the Star Alliance, having joined the global airline alliance in June 2012. The airline offers various cabin classes, including Economy Class, Premium Economy Class with extra legroom, and Business Class. On its wide-body aircraft, particularly the Boeing 787 used for long-haul flights to Europe, Avianca offers a premium "Insignia by Avianca" Business Class with lie-flat seats. Business Class on narrow-body aircraft typically provides more spacious seating with a blocked middle seat. Services in premium cabins often include enhanced dining, lounge access, and priority services.
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