{"id":172731,"date":"2025-03-28T13:41:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-28T13:41:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviacionaldia.com\/?p=172731"},"modified":"2025-03-28T13:41:14","modified_gmt":"2025-03-28T13:41:14","slug":"avianca-awarded-most-improved-network-at-the-cranky-network-awards-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviacionaldia.com\/en\/2025\/03\/avianca-awarded-most-improved-network-at-the-cranky-network-awards-2025.html","title":{"rendered":"Avianca Awarded &#8220;Most Improved Network&#8221; at the Cranky Network Awards 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>At the fifth edition of the Cranky Network Awards, organized by Cranky Flier and hosted by Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport,<strong> Avianca<\/strong> was honored with the &#8220;Most Improved Network&#8221; award. This recognition highlights the airline&#8217;s route growth in 2024, increased seat capacity, and expansion in the U.S. market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Expansion and Strengthening in 2024<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The airline achieved unprecedented growth in its history. In 2024, Avianca consolidated the largest route network in its 105 years of operation and set a record for the number of passengers transported.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Being nominated in two categories was an honor for us, and winning the &#8216;Most Improved Network&#8217; award is undoubtedly a testament to the hard work of our entire team to enhance connectivity and air travel access. We take pride in exploring new destinations and strengthening our presence in the United States,&#8221; said Claudio V\u00e9lez, Senior Vice President of Network and Alliances at Avianca.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>\u2192 <a href=\"https:\/\/aviacionaldia.com\/en\/2025\/03\/tap-air-and-avianca-inaugurate-new-vip-lounge-at-miami-airport.html\">TAP Air and Avianca Inaugurate New VIP Lounge at Miami Airport<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Strengthened Network Between the U.S. and Latin America<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Avianca currently operates 21 direct routes between the United States and Latin America, reinforcing its commitment to regional connectivity. Key routes include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Miami-Medell\u00edn<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Orlando-Medell\u00edn<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>New York-Pereira<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>New York-Medell\u00edn<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Guayaquil-New York<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Quito-New York<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fort Lauderdale-Medell\u00edn<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cartagena-Miami<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cartagena-New York<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cali-Miami<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cali-New York<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bogot\u00e1-Tampa (new route starting March 30, 2025)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bogot\u00e1-Chicago<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bogot\u00e1-Miami<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bogot\u00e1-Orlando<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bogot\u00e1-New York<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bogot\u00e1-Washington<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bogot\u00e1-Fort Lauderdale<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bogot\u00e1-Dallas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bogot\u00e1-Boston<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Barranquilla-Miami<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The addition of new destinations and the enhancement of existing routes have positioned Avianca as a leading airline for connectivity between the United States and Latin America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Special Mention at the Awards<br>In addition to the &#8220;Most Improved Network&#8221; award, Avianca was also nominated in the &#8220;Sexiest Short-Haul Route&#8221; category for flights under 3,000 miles. 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