With the objective of responding to growing travel demand and strengthening air connectivity between Europe and Latin America, Avianca has announced a historic capacity increase for the summer season.
Strategic Expansion on Routes to Bogota
The core pillar of this capacity boost focuses on major Spanish hubs, optimizing connectivity with the rest of the Americas through El Dorado International Airport in Bogota.
- Barcelona-Bogota: Starting in June, this route will double its current capacity. It will transition from a single daily flight (7 weekly frequencies) to two daily flights, offering a total of 14 weekly frequencies.
- Madrid-Bogota: The route will add two additional weekly flights to its standard offering, reaching 28 weekly frequencies (four daily flights). This reinforced operation will be maintained through June, July, and August to cover the peak of the high season.
“This growth in our summer season operations, combined with the return of our seasonal Madrid-San Salvador route, reflects the significance of our intercontinental network and positions our product as one of the most attractive and efficient for flying between Europe and Latin America,” said Catalina Nannig, Vice President of Sales at Avianca.
Return of Direct Central American Connectivity
Additionally, the carrier will reactivate its seasonal Madrid-San Salvador route, offering four direct weekly frequencies. This alternative aims to strengthen nonstop connectivity between Europe and Central America, expanding the portfolio of options for customers on both sides of the Atlantic.
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Consolidating the Transatlantic Route Map
While the Barcelona and Madrid markets experience growth, Avianca will maintain stability across the rest of its direct connections to Colombia, ensuring a consistent transport network.
Routes from the Spanish capital to secondary cities in Colombia will sustain their standard operational levels: Madrid-Cali will continue with three weekly frequencies, and Madrid-Medellín with four. Meanwhile, connections from other European hubs, such as London-Bogota and Paris-Bogota, will continue regular operations with seven weekly frequencies each.
Operational Overview: Summer 2026
The table below details the airline’s weekly frequency distribution for the upcoming summer season compared to its current offering:
| Route | Current Weekly Frequencies | Summer Weekly Frequencies |
|---|---|---|
| Barcelona-Bogota | 7 | 14 |
| Madrid-Bogota | 26 | 28 |
| Madrid-San Salvador (Seasonal) | – | 4 |
| Madrid-Cali | 3 | 3 |
| Madrid-Medellin | 4 | 4 |
| London-Bogota | 7 | 7 |
| Paris-Bogota | 7 | 7 |
| Total | 54 | 67 |
Inflight Experience: Fleet and INSIGNIA Business Class
The entire long-haul operation to and from Europe is performed utilizing the airline’s modern Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet. Onboard these aircraft, passengers can access INSIGNIA by Avianca, the carrier’s revamped Business Class experience.
This premium product stands out for the following comfort and exclusivity features:
- Flatbed Seats: Featuring a 180° recline for full rest, providing enhanced privacy and direct aisle access.
- Inflight Technology: Integrated 16-inch screens featuring a comprehensive inflight entertainment (IFE) system.
- Dining: A haute cuisine menu designed by renowned Colombian chef Álvaro Clavijo.
- Sustainability and Identity: An amenity kit with collectible cases designed by the Mola Sasa brand—in collaboration with the indigenous Gunadule community—alongside personal care products by Loto del Sur.
With this deployment of 67 weekly frequencies and an inflight experience focused on comfort, Avianca aims to consolidate tourism, VFR (Visiting Friends and Relatives) travel, and business between Europe and Latin America during the peak demand months of the year.
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