The Civil Aeronautics of Colombia approved the integration of the airlines Viva Air and Avianca, in an operation that is subject to a series of conditions. Specifically, the companies will be obliged to respect the rights of Viva Air users who saw their flights cancelled, and they will be asked for a commitment to refund the tickets to the passengers and that those who have reservations pending execution are allowed to fly.

On the other hand, the approval is conditional on the maintenance of Viva Air’s “low cost” scheme, as an option that materializes alternatives for users of the air transport service, especially on those routes served only by this airline. In this line, the Aeronautics requested that an effective rate ceiling be maintained on those routes where the integrated entity remains with 100 % participation.

With regard to the slots, their return was requested, with the aim of guaranteeing competition conditions through efficient use of the infrastructure of El Dorado Airport (the main one in Colombia, located in Bogotá).

Likewise, the resulting entity will have to return the frequency of the Bogota-Buenos Aires routes, which is “particularly impacted.” The objective is to have the least possible effect on the supply of tickets and to open up the possibility of entry to new competitors.

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Six airlines, three of Colombian operation and three Venezuelan, have the authorization of the Civil Aeronautics of Colombia (Aerocivil) to carry out commercial passenger flights between both countries, official sources reported this Saturday.

According to the Colombian Ministry of Transport, the authorized companies are Wingo, Avianca and Latam and the Venezuelan companies Laser, Avior and Turpial

“After a dialogue between Minister Guillermo Reyes and his Venezuelan counterpart, it was confirmed that these airlines were admitted by the aeronautical authorities of both countries to operate,” explained the Colombian Transportation portfolio on social networks.

The information is known after there was no clarity about the reestablishment of air operations between Colombia and Venezuela, which, as was mentioned before the reopening, would begin on September 26.

Status of each airline

According to the Ministry of Transportation, Wingo has authorization from Aerocivil and has accredited compliance with the requirements before the Venezuelan authority regarding the Bogotá-Caracas-Bogotá route, with 7 weekly frequencies.

It is ready to market its flights once the National Institute of Civil Aeronautics of Venezuela authorizes it, the information points out.

On the Medellín-Caracas-Medellín route, with 7 weekly frequencies, the approval of the itinerary by the Venezuelan Authority is pending.

Regarding the Bogotá-Valencia-Bogotá route, with 7 weekly frequencies, requirements have been accredited, and the operation authorization is in process.

Latam has been approved by Aerocivil and acceptance of designation by the National Institute of Civil Aeronautics (INAC) of Venezuela, from July 22, 2022 for the Bogotá-Caracas-Bogotá route, with 7 weekly frequencies.

Likewise, Aerocivil authorized Avianca’s operation. The airline has been accrediting requirements before the National Institute of Civil Aeronautics of Venezuela to obtain permission on the Bogotá-Caracas-Bogotá route, with 7 weekly frequencies.

Meanwhile, Laser received the go-ahead from Venezuela to cover the Maiquetía-Bogotá-Maiquetía and Maracaibo-Bogotá-Maracaibo routes, with 7 weekly frequencies for each route.

The Colombian Civil Aeronautics has accepted the approval and has communicated to the company the status of the operating permit and the steps to follow.

Turpial was approved by Aerocivil to carry out charter flights and is awaiting authorization from the Venezuelan government.

While Avior’s foreign operator certificate was recognized and consultations related to administrative aspects are being advanced by the Colombian Aeronautical Authority.

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After the recovery of some economic indicators in Venezuela, some international companies started talks with the country’s authorities to resume their commercial activities. In this connection, at least 10 airlines, including Air France, Iberia, Gol, Aerolineas Argentinas and the Colombian Avianca have contacted the National Institute of Civil Aeronautics of Venezuela (INAC) to discuss the possibility of returning to their regular operations in Venezuela.

Humberto Figuera, President of the Venezuelan Airline Association (ALAV) pointed out that the interest of airlines in resuming their activities in the country was affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. But with the gradual opening of the airspace, talks with official bodies have been activated.

Figuera recalled that some countries have “legal or diplomatic” impediments to reestablish their routes with Venezuela. “The only countries in which local or Venezuelan airlines cannot operate are Colombia, the Netherlands Antilles and the United States,” he pointed out.

For the lawyer specialized in aeronautical law, Rodolfo Ruiz, he considers the interest of international airlines to return to the Venezuelan market very positive because it is a sign of economic recovery and relaxation of the sanctions imposed on the country by the United States.

Renaissance of air transport sector

Lawyer Ruíz explains that Venezuela is experiencing a renaissance in all its economic sectors and in particular in the air transport or aviation sector, and in his opinion it is a good time to look towards Venezuela.

“There is a kind of awakening in aviation. As part of the aeronautical industry in my country in the legal field, I can say with great responsibility that it is a good time to start looking in Venezuela”, said the lawyer.

The first international airline to return to the country was the Portuguese TAP Air Portugal, with a flight from Lisbon and with 200 passengers on board, it arrived at the Maiquetía International Airport in Caracas on April 21.

While the Brazilian company Gol met on May 3 with the INAC authorities in order to carry out the “strategic plans” that allow the Brazilian company to resume its commercial activities in the country.

For its part, the Colombian Avianca also submitted a “request to the Colombian Civil Aeronautics to resume the Bogotá-Caracas route with a frequency of seven weekly flights.” With the return of this airline, one of the most popular and important routes in the region would be restored due to the proximity between both countries.

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