Viva Aerobus and Viva Air sign the first interline agreement between two Low Cost in Latin America

Viva Air, the Super Low Cost airline with operations in Colombia and Peru, and Viva Aerobus, the ultra low cost airline in Mexico, signed the first interline agreement between two companies with this business model - Low Cost - in Latin America to provide to its passengers more flight options between Mexico and Colombia.

With this agreement, passengers can purchase tickets to fly the Bogotá - Mexico City route from the website or applications of either of the two airlines with access to the itineraries of both Viva Air and Viva Aerobus and thus combine their route with the most convenient option. In other words, depending on the traveler's preference, the traveler may, for example, make his outward journey through Viva Air and back through Viva Aerobus, or vice versa. 

Consequently, travelers now have more schedule options for the benefit of their comfort and under a value proposition, from both airlines, characterized by prioritizing biosecurity, punctuality, customer focus, low prices and flights. to measure. The business model of these two airlines allows them to offer passengers economical options - Base Fare from Viva Air and Zero Fare from Viva Aerobus - and the possibility of customizing the flight by adding the additional services they require, thus paying only for what they really need.

“What we are achieving is not only the first interline agreement between two Low Cost airlines in the region; We are building the region, strengthening our presence in the market and contributing to economic dynamism. The two airlines ensure air inclusion and allow more and more people to have the opportunity to fly more, to more destinations, in this case between Colombia and Mexico ”, said Félix Antelo, president and CEO of Viva Air.

This agreement is celebrated at a strategic moment to boost the commercial and tourist potential between Colombia and Mexico, making a wide offer available to passengers. Added to this is an operation with two of the most modern fleets in America with cutting-edge technology from the European manufacturer Airbus. On the one hand, Viva Air's aircraft make up the youngest fleet in Colombia and the third in South America; On the other hand, the Viva Aerobus fleet is positioned as the youngest in Mexico and the second in North America.

“Viva Aerobus has revolutionized the way of traveling by plane in Mexico, and with this agreement with Viva Air we will improve the offer of our flights to Bogotá, with great customer service, and more importantly offering the lowest prices since we operate models of ultra-low cost business, always taking care of the economy of our passengers ”, said Juan Carlos Zuazua, CEO of Viva Aerobus.

In a second phase of this agreement, both airlines will be able to mutually enrich their offer through connecting flights that link their route portfolios. In this way, Colombian passengers will be able to access the entire network of Viva Aerobus destinations in Mexico and the United States, and Mexican travelers can take advantage of Viva Air flights in Colombia and Peru.

Currently, Viva Air operates 34 national routes in Colombia and Peru and 7 international routes to the United States, Peru and Mexico; while Viva Aerobus offers more than 112 routes within Mexico and 31 international routes to the United States, Cuba and Colombia.