NEW YORK, November 6, 2013 –Avianca Holdings S.A., owner of Avianca, a leading Latin American airline, opened for trading on the New York Stock Exchange today under the ticker symbol “AVH” after an initial public offering of its American depositary shares. Barclays is the Designated Market Maker (DMM) for Avianca Holdings’ stock.

Fabio Villegas, CEO of Avianca, joined by members of Avianca Holdings’ management team, celebrated the company’s first day of trading by visiting the NYSE trading floor to witness the stock opening.

Avianca Holdings, Fabio Villegas, CEO of Avianca, along with members of the company’s senior management team, celebrates the company’s IPO and first day of trading on the New York Stock Exchange.

“We take pride in joining the NYSE, as a key milestone in the airlines’ consolidation and globalization process. We have no doubt that this capitalization will drive our intended modernization and growth plans, while simultaneously reassuring the reliability the investment community expects as a result of our company’s value and strength,” said Fabio Villegas, CEO of Avianca. “Our expansion is developed substantially to cater our passengers’ current and future needs and to guarantee a rewarding flight experience.”

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