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Airline Failures: Which Carriers Did We Lose In 2023?
While there were quite a few bankruptcies during the year, there were only a handful of airline mergers that were completed.
Colombia's Domestic Traffic Decreases By 11% In First Half Of 2023
This year Colombia lost two ultra-low-cost carriers, Viva Air and Ultra Air.
LATAM Airlines To Receive Three Ex-Viva Air Airbus A320ceos
The Colombian ultra-low-cost carrier ceased operations in February.
A History Of Colombian Ultra-Low-Cost Carrier Viva Air
Avianca put the final nail on Viva Air's coffin on Saturday when it announced it would not go through with the merger process.
Avianca Officially Abandons Viva Air Integration Plans
A senior airline official said Viva Air faces an “imminent risk of disappearance.”
Colombia's Civil Aviation Authority Approves Avianca & Viva Air Merger
Avianca now has the final call on whether to accept the merger or let Viva go.
IATA Asks Colombia To Reduce VAT On Tickets And Aviation Fuel
Between December 2022 and January 2023 there was a 26% decrease in bookings due to higher VAT.
What Happened To Viva Air's Fleet?
Most of Viva's former fleet is currently stored in the United States.
easyJet Snaps Up Airbus A320neo Set For Viva Air Colombia
The two narrowbodies will be delivered to the British low-cost carrier directly from Airbus later this year.
Latin America's Airline Recovery Falls Behind Pre-Pandemic Levels
The cease of operations of airlines in the region poses an alarming reminder of the financial position of the industry, said ALTA.
Avianca Requests Temporary Solutions To Launch Merger With Viva: LATAM Opposes
LATAM Airlines opposed Avianca and Viva's merger on Tuesday.
Avianca Rescues 100,000 Passengers Stranded By Collapse Of Viva Air & Ultra Air
In total, over 128,000 passengers had been relocated and helped by Colombian authorities and carriers.
Colombia's President Offers Presidential Plane Amid Ultra Air Grounding
Ultra Air and Viva Air ceased operations this year in Colombia.
Colombia Approves Avianca-Viva Merger With Six Requirements To Be Met
Avianca will review the requirements set by Aerocivil to determine their viability.
JetSMART Offers to Acquire Ultra Air
Ultra Air was revealed to be in a complex financial position this week by Colombia's Minister of Transportation.
Colombia's Ultra Air Linked To Possible Cease Of Operations
The ultra-low-cost carrier has rejected the claims and said it will continue operating.
Is Arajet Interested In Flying To Argentina After Viva Air's Collapse?
The airline has formally informed its intention to fly to Buenos Aires.
Avianca Has Relocated Over 41,000 Passengers Since Viva Air Ceased Flights
Viva Air halted operations in February.
Which Latin American Airlines Have Ceased Operations Since 2020?
Seven Latin American airlines have ceased operations between 2020 and 2023.