Avianca announces that starting May 15 of this year, all passengers aged 14 or younger must travel with their parents or a responsible adult over 18 years old, duly authorized. Only those who meet this requirement will be able to board.

If tickets were purchased before May 15, 2024, passengers will board after approaching the airport counter to complete their check-in process. Thus, with the implementation of this policy, the minimum age for a minor to travel unaccompanied by a responsible adult (over 18 years old) on flights operated by Avianca is 15.

The airline recommends that all its customers confirm the requirements or authorizations necessary for the departure and entry of minors with the corresponding immigration authority of each country. Additionally, it reiterates that the service of unaccompanied minors or minors recommended is not provided on any of its routes. 

For more details on this measure, Avianca has published relevant information on its Help Center.

About Avianca: 

Avianca is a company that comprises Avianca- a Star Alliance member- LifeMiles, and Avianca Cargo. In passenger transportation, they are the leading airline in Colombia, Ecuador, and Central America, with over 104 years of operation since 1919. It has one of the largest air operations in Latin America with 147 routes, nearly 710 daily flights, and a fleet of 140 Airbus 320 and Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, connecting over 75 destinations in 25 countries in the Americas and Europe. In 2023, they ranked first in the “Global Airlines” category in the punctuality index of the specialized consulting firm Cirium and transported more than 32.2 million customers with the operation of over 213,000 flights. Its loyalty program, LifeMiles, is one of the largest in Latin America with over 14 million members and 600 partner brands. In cargo transportation, Avianca Cargo is a regional leader and the main operator in various markets in the Americas.

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