The Civil Aeronautics Authority informed on Monday that it approved Emirates airline’s application to operate international air services to and from Colombia, between the cities of Dubai and Bogota, with a stopover in Miami.
The approval contemplates the commencement of regular daily passenger operations on the route from approximately June 3, 2024.
The flights will be operated with Boeing 777-200LR and 777-300ER aircraft with the capacity to carry up to 354 passengers in a three-class configuration.
→ Emirates launches luxurious Business Class Loungewear
According to the airline’s study submitted to Aerocivil, Colombia represents a significant and growing demand for air travel to and from the Arab world.
“The arrival of Emirates to Colombia marks a historic milestone in our air connectivity and strengthens commercial and cultural ties with the Arab world,” said Transport Minister William Camargo Triana.
Approval of the application is made with traffic rights up to fifth freedom of the air, through the United States, consisting of the right to embark and disembark passengers, mail and cargo to and from third countries.
Related Topics
Congonhas Airport in São Paulo Receives Approval to Operate International Flights
ALTA Warns that Transfer TUUA Puts Peru’s Air Connectivity at Risk
Panama: Tocumen Airport Surpasses 19 Million Passengers by November, Cementing Its Regional Leadership in 2025
Lufthansa Reopens Its Lounge at Stuttgart Airport After Comprehensive Renovation
Plataforma Informativa de Aviación Comercial con 13 años de trayectoria.