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Avianca connects 350,000 passengers to key U.S., Mexico, and Canada destinations

From El Comercio · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Avianca transported over 350,000 passengers to key U.S., Mexico, and Canada destinations between June 1 and July 19.
  • The airline provided direct flights from Colombia to ten tournament cities and supported fans with onboard experiences and Fan Zone presence.
  • This operation highlights Avianca's commitment to connecting major sporting events with its continental destinations and its flexible service model.

Avianca successfully facilitated travel for over 350,000 passengers to crucial destinations in the United States, Mexico, and Canada during the period of June 1 to July 19. This significant passenger volume demonstrates the airline's agile response to major events across the Americas.

During the tournament, Avianca offered direct flights from Colombia to ten of the sixteen host cities. Specifically, New York, Miami, Boston, Dallas, Mexico City, Monterrey, and Toronto were directly connected. Additionally, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Houston were served via connections from El Salvador and Guatemala. This extensive network underscores the airline's reach and operational capacity.

Our capacity to adapt operations to an event of this magnitude ratifies that Avianca is the key airline to connect with moments that make history.

โ€” AviancaThe airline's statement on its role in connecting passengers to major sporting events.

The airline's commitment to sports extends beyond transportation. As the official airline of the Colombian men's national team, Avianca engaged fans with initiatives designed to enhance the tournament experience. This included direct transport for the national team, presence at their farewell match in Bogotรก, and special onboard experiences like distributing team jerseys on select flights to Mexico City and Miami. Avianca also sponsored Fan Zones in Miami and Orlando, creating interactive brand experiences for supporters.

Avianca views this operational success as a testament to its role as a key connector for historically significant moments. The airline plans to continue strengthening its robust, flexible, and reliable network, ensuring it remains the preferred choice for connecting passions across the continent.

The airline will continue strengthening a robust, flexible, and reliable network to ensure that every time the region moves for its great passions, it does so with the Avianca service seal.

โ€” AviancaAvianca's commitment to future operations and service.
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Originally published by El Comercio in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.