Avianca Suspends Flights to/from Venezuela
27 July 2017 - 7:06AM
Business Wire
After a meeting held today in Bogotá with the civil aviation
authorities of Colombia and Venezuela, Avianca (NYSE:AVH)
(BVC:PFAVH) announces the decision to suspend flights to and from
Venezuela.
Given the overall difficulties in operating to and from
Venezuela, Avianca will discontinue its services between Bogotá and
Caracas (2 daily flights) and between Lima and Caracas (1 daily
flight) effective as of August 17th. Starting today, tickets for
these routes will not be available for sale.
This decision is driven by the need to run Avianca’s operations
according to aeronautical international standards, which will
translate into improved airport infrastructure and guaranteed
operational consistency. However, Avianca will evaluate this
decision once the civil aviation authorities perform technical due
diligence in order to resolve operational and safety related
concerns.
Hernán Rincón, Avianca’s CEO, noted: "After more than 60 years
of continuous service in Venezuela, Avianca regrets having to make
this difficult decision, but our obligation is to guarantee the
safety of our operations. Once the airport provides the right
conditions to operate, we’ll be willing to resume flights.”
Avianca regrets the impact this decision may have on customers.
As it has done so far, the Company will honor commitments to
travelers, employees and suppliers in Venezuela.
Ticket holders flying on or after August 17th are entitled to
request a full refund through www.avianca.com or Avianca’s customer
service contact centers.
Venezuela: (0 800) 284-2622Bogotá: (57 1)
401-3434Colombia: (01 8000) 95-3434Lima: (511)
511-8222Perú: (0 800) 5-1111
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Media:AviancaGilma Úsuga, +57 1 587 77 00 ext:
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