Articles tagged “avianca brasil”

Airlines

Beleaguered Avianca Faces Two Bribery Probes

One probe of Colombian airline Avianca is looking at whether a top executive took bribes from Airbus. Another probe is checking whether the airline gave free plane tickets to public officials in return for favors. Both stories are unfortunate distractions from the financial and strategic turnarounds that the company needs to be focusing on.

Julia Symmes Cobb, Reuters | 4 years ago

Beleaguered Avianca Faces Two Bribery Probes

Airlines

The Reinvention of Allegiant Air

Long among the world’s most profitable airlines, Allegiant seeks even greater riches with a mix of old tricks and new ideas. Some, in fact, have nothing to do with air service.

Jay Shabat, Skift | 4 years ago

The Reinvention of Allegiant Air

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How Avianca Brasil’s Exit From Star Alliance Will Affect South America

Avianca Brasil, the smaller regional cousin of Avianca Colombia, will leave the alliance on September 1. While some regional passengers may notice the lapse in service deeper in Brazil, most international travelers to the country won't notice the vacuum.

Grant Martin, Skift | 5 years ago

How Avianca Brasil’s Exit From Star Alliance Will Affect South America

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Embattled Avianca Brasil to Exit Star Alliance

The loss of Avianca Brasil won't be huge for the Star Alliance, but for some regional travelers throughout Brazil, its demise will certainly make connections inconvenient.

Grant Martin, Skift | 5 years ago

Airlines

Interview: Avianca Brasil CEO Plots Global Expansion

Despite its well-known name, Avianca Brasil is a lot smaller than most travelers might think. But it's growing and recently started flying to Miami and New York. Expect to see more new long-haul routes soon.

Brian Sumers | 6 years ago

Interview: Avianca Brasil CEO Plots Global Expansion