Avianca announced that the new direct route between Bogotá and Paris is now on sale, which will begin operating on July 3, and will provide more connectivity between Latin America and Europe.
The company will initially offer three weekly frequencies and, starting July 15, it will have five frequencies per week. Promotional one-way fares start at USD365 (taxes and fees included). The route will be operated on Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, one of the most modern in the world.
“20 years after having flown between Bogotá and Paris, and thanks to the coordinated work with governments, authorities and airports in Colombia and France, we feel very proud to bring Latin America back closer to one of the main tourist destinations in Europe, which It joins the cities we have already reached: Madrid, Barcelona and London. Furthermore, this route allows European tourists to visit our continent since, from the Colombian capital, they will be able to connect with more than 50 national and international destinations offered by Avianca,” said Frederico Pedreira, CEO and President of Avianca.
The president of ProColombia, Carmen Caballero, highlighted: “This excellent news will further boost tourism in Colombia, which has already closed 2023 with historic figures. The new direct route is a milestone in the relationship between travelers between both countries and at ProColombia we will continue to work closely with Avianca as we have been doing so that Colombia, the country of beauty, continues to grow and we continue to promote tourism that strengthens the development of the territories of the country.”
Flying on this route, Avianca customers will be able to enjoy a renewed experience in the executive cabin that includes exclusive preparations by chef Álvaro Clavijo - recognized by The World's 50 Best - and an amenity kit with collectible cases designed by the Colombian accessories brand Mola Sasa , in collaboration with the Gunadule indigenous community, and with Loto del Sur products.