Viva received its eighth Airbus 320 neo

With the conviction of promoting air inclusion in Colombia thanks to its Low Cost model and allowing travelers to fly more, paying less, with the most modern aircraft fleet in Colombia and the third in the region, Viva announces the arrival of its eighth Airbus 320 neo baptized 'The Viva Effect', which is part of its order for new aircraft from the Airbus factory in France, which will arrive in its entirety until 2023. In this way, Viva completes a fleet of 23 new aircraft , 15 of them motor ceo and eight of them neo.

The new aircraft in the Viva fleet reduce the environmental impact of their operations, since the technology in their engines generates efficiencies by consuming 20% ​​less fuel and avoiding the emission of five thousand tons of CO2 per year. In addition to reducing noise and auditory impact, the new Viva aircraft have features such as: wider aisles, more comfortable seats and greater efficiency in operations, which allow you to travel greater distances in less time.

“The incorporation of new A320 neo aircraft is an important milestone in our international expansion path, as they allow us to be more efficient, connect to new international destinations, whether they are in the south of the continent like Buenos Aires or north like New York. , in a single stop from our HUB Center of Connections in Medellín. As a Low Cost airline, the operational efficiency and the savings in time and maintenance resources offered by our new aircraft are advantages that make it possible for us to be more competitive, have the best punctuality in the country and lower our costs, to offer always low prices. to travelers, according to our model ”commented Francisco Lalinde, VP of Operations of Grupo Viva.

With nine years of history, Viva has proven to be a catalyst in the air market as it is the Company that opted to lower prices in Colombia with its well-known 'Viva Effect', which has meant a reduction of up to 40% in the costs of air travel. airfares in the country. This is how the airline's new plane, called precisely the 'El Efecto Viva', began to fly new destinations to lower market rates, making air travel a reality for all Latin Americans.

It should be noted that as evidence of its efforts to connect Colombia with more destinations, paying less, Viva started operations of three new international routes recently: Medellín-Cancun, Medellín-Orlando and Bogotá-Mexico City, and will inaugurate in August, the route direct Medellín-Mexico City, with which it advances with its international expansion strategy.

Thanks to its commitment to operational efficiency and as part of its strategic and differentiated commitment to respecting travelers' time, Viva recorded 93.30% punctuality in its flights in May, reaffirming its position as the most punctual airline in Colombia according to OAG figures. This, added to its wide network of routes, the airline's new planes and the best average rates on the market, make Viva one of the leading airlines in the country and the region.