Avianca transported 27% more passengers in 2019 than it did in 2023. The airline will end the year with a total of 167 routes, in more than 25 different countries, 8 new destination, and 14% first-time flyers.
MIAMI – With more skies to fly, Avianca aims to end 2024 with nearly 38 million passengers transported and 24 new routes, a record in its 105 year history. This achievement marks an increase of 27% in travelers over 2019 and a rise of 19% from 2023. It culminates in a global network of 167 destinations spanning more 25 countries.
Avianca also introduced eight new routes, with 14% passengers flying for the first time. These milestones show the success and growth of a business strategy based on accessibility and connection, particularly in Latin America. Air travel is an important factor in driving economic development, tourism, and societal development.
The historical record in the last 105 years:
- Avianca is used by 38 million people, 14% of whom are taking their first flight.
- Opening of 24 new routes by 2024.
- Presence in 8 new destinations: Paris, Chicago, Montreal, Caracas, Aeroparque (Buenos Aires), Havana, Quibdó and Arauca.
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Launch of “Avianca Insignia” for routes to and from Europe with “flatbed” seats (180° recline), exclusive haute cuisine menu designed by Álvaro Clavijo and Catalina Vélez, amenity kit with Mola Sasa (in collaboration with the Gunadule community) and Loto del Sur products.
The arrival of Business Class for 34 Intra-America routes.
Avianca offers more LifeMiles miles and benefits:
- All rates accrue miles and also more miles per dollar
- There are more benefits and easier ways to qualify for elite status: more complimentary premium seating, more business cabin upgrades for Intraamerican flights and modified requirements for elite qualification
- Concierge Club caters to the most discerning of travelers. It offers Diamond benefits plus 2 European upgrades as well as 6 upgrades within North America, 6 premium seats and a 100% bonus for flight miles.
The airplane can transform communities and ecosystems, bringing more happiness to them:
- Avianca consolidated a network of more than 22 social and environmental allies.
- Banco de Millas helped more than 22,500 Colombians and Latin Americans.
- Avianca has managed to reduce emissions per kilometer flown by nearly 23% compared to 2019.
Avianca has reaffirmed its commitment with these historic figures to continue connecting people, promoting new routes, as well as generating positive impacts in the communities it operates.
Looking forward to 2025 the airline will continue to grow its network and strengthen its business model to bring air transportation to more travelers throughout Latin America and the rest of the world.
