Colombia Aerocivil authorises Avianca-Viva integration subject to conditions

Colombia Aerocivil confirmed (26-Apr-2023) its authorisation of Avianca and Viva's integration request, subject to the following conditions:

• Refunds issued to passengers affected by Viva service cancellations;
• Return of slots at Bogota El Dorado International Airport;
• Maintenance of Viva's LCC fare structure;
• Increased frequencies on Bogota-Buenos Aires route;
• Establishment of fare ceiling on routes where the integrated entity is the sole operator.

As previously reported by CAPA, Colombia Aerocivil initially rejected the integration request in Nov-2022, before commencing a review in Jan-2023. [more - original PR - Spanish]