Passengers can now access the Avianca route network in Latin America from Orlando, Florida, through direct flights to its hub in Bogota

Orlando becomes the fifth city operated by Avianca in the United States

The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA), Orlando/Orange County Conventions & Visitors Bureau (OOCVB), Walt Disney World, Busch Entertainment Corporation, the Metro Orlando Economic Development Commission and the Metro Orlando Hispanic Chamber of Commerce have collaborated with an Avianca work team over the past months to make this service a reality

Jointly with TACA Airlines, Avianca offers comprehensive travel solutions to more tan 100 destinations in the American continent and Europe

Avianca opens a new gateway from the United States towards Latin America inaugurating operations from Orlando, Florida. Service starts the 12th of July, with four flights per week towards and from its hub in Bogota, Colombia. This flight becomes the fifth gateway to the United States and an opportunity for Orlando passengers to access Avianca’s route network throughout Latin America.

Rolando Damas, Managing Director North America and Asia for AviancaTaca said, “Through this new gateway towards Latin America we look to strengthen our current route network, always aiming to deliver more and improved options to our customers. This new opportunity also seeks to capitalize synergies with our partner airline TACA, which has been serving this destination for a couple of years. Together we provide comprehensive travel solutions towards the growing Latin American markets.”

Direct Flight to Bogota with Convenient Connections to South America
Avianca will serve the Orlando-Bogota direct flight with Airbus 319 aircraft with 120 passenger capacity. The airline operates through a strong hub in Bogota, with connectivity towards local destinations in Colombia and international destinations in South America.

“This new gateway to Latin America provides convenient travel options towards the different South American cities such as Caracas, Lima, Buenos Aires, Santiago, and also the varied offer of local destinations within Colombia, like Cali, Medellin, Cartagena, Bucaramanga, and many more”, added Damas.

Further details on the new flights can be accessed at www.avianca.com or through select travel agencies.

Growing Latin American Markets
The new flight is a direct result of the growing interest in Latin American markets, a trend that is receiving the support of several local organizations. “We want to thank the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA), Orlando/Orange County Conventions & Visitors Bureau (OOCVB), Walt Disney World, Busch Entertainment Corporation, the Metro Orlando Economic Development Commission and the Metro Orlando Hispanic Chamber of Commerce who have collaborated with the Avianca work team over the past months to make this service a reality,” said Damas. “This team work mystique and tourism oriented focus is evidence of how the Orlando business community does consistent efforts to be a prime tourist destination. We are confident that this flight will serve an increased amount of visitors from Latin America.”

Jointly with TACA Airlines, AviancaTaca offers comprehensive travel solutions towards Latin America through their hubs in El Salvador, San Jose, Lima, and Bogota. Both airlines serve more tan 100 destinations in the American continent and Europe.