The new connection to Central America will generate $6 million for Puerto Rico’s economy during its initial season. #NewsismyBusiness
The island’s tourism and cruise sectors showed strong growth in the year’s first quarter. #NewsismyBusiness
The carrier confirmed the permanent return of the San Juan-Medellín route and at least 10 weekly flights between San Juan and Bogotá. #NewsismyBusiness
New route should increase the tourism and cultural exchange between Colombia and Puerto Rico significantly. #NewsismyBusiness
The growth in airport activity is reflected in the establishment of new routes and flight frequencies, Muñoz Marín Airport officials said. #NewsismyBusiness
The new Medellín-San Juan route will have a frequency of four times a week, starting Dec 1. Ticket sales for that route start today. #NewsismyBusiness
Puerto Rico Tourism Co. says the increased frequency will boost the island's economy by $1.8 million. #NewsismyBusiness
Air carrier Avianca announced it will resume operations between San Juan and Bogotá, Colombia on June 2, with direct flights that are expected to generate $1.5 million in economic benefits for Puerto Rico, island tourism officials said. Initially, the route will have two weekly flights, a number that is projected to increase during the summer […]
The carriers expect the agreement to drive significant traffic growth at major gateway cities throughout Latin America.
Just before sunset Wednesday, a signature red and white Avianca Airbus 319 aircraft made a smooth landing at Puerto Rico’s Luis Muñoz Marín Airport, marking the return of Colombia’s flagship carrier to the island for the first time since 2001.
Colombia’s flagship airline, Avianca, will mark its return to the Puerto Rico market after a 12-year absence with a direct route between San Juan and Bogotá starting July 17, company and government officials confirmed Tuesday.
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