Avianca Celebrates More Than 80 Years in Costa Rica, Connecting U.S. Travelers With Nonstop Flights

• Avianca operates seven weekly nonstop flights between Miami and San José and four between Washington Dulles and San José.
• The airline operates nearly 90 weekly flights from San José across eight routes, with additional connections through its network of more than 80 destinations.
• In 2025, Avianca offered more than 2.1 million seats and operated approximately 11,000 flights to and from Costa Rica.
• Avianca's presence in the country includes more than 500 direct employees, Costa Rican crew members and initiatives supporting coastal communities.

MIAMI, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Avianca, part of Abra Group, is marking more than 80 years of continuous service in Costa Rica with the launch of "Orgullosamente Tica," a campaign honoring the airline's long-standing ties to the country. That relationship continues through Avianca Costa Rica, its local employees and its flight network. For travelers in the United States, Avianca offers 11 weekly nonstop flights to San José: seven from Miami and four from Washington Dulles. The service connects visitors to Costa Rica's rainforests, beaches, wildlife and outdoor adventures while helping Costa Ricans living abroad stay connected to home.

Avianca operates nearly 90 weekly flights from San José across seven routes: San Salvador, El Salvador; Bogotá and Medellín, Colombia; Guatemala City; Mexico City; Miami; and Washington Dulles. Travelers can also reach Costa Rica through connections across Avianca's broader network, which serves more than 80 destinations in the Americas and Europe.

According to the airline, approximately 50% of arriving passengers are tourists . In 2025, Avianca offered more than 2.1 million seats and operated approximately 11,000 flights to and from Costa Rica.

The airline's presence is also reflected in its local workforce of more than 500 direct employees. Costa Rican crew members have been part of the service Avianca provides travelers over its decades of operations in the country.

"Being Orgullosamente Tica means much more than having a long history in Costa Rica. It means offering connectivity, creating local jobs, investing in the country and continuing to build opportunities alongside Costa Ricans," said Viviana Martín, Country Officer of Avianca Costa Rica."After more than 80 years, our commitment is to keep connecting Costa Rica with the continent and supporting its growth."

Flying with purpose in Costa Rica

Avianca's commitment to Costa Rica extends beyond air service. The airline received a 2024 Ecological Blue Flag award in the climate change category. Since February 2026, it has partnered with Fundación MarViva to provide flights for marine biologists and specialists who work with coastal communities on responsible fishing and marine governance.

In 2025, Avianca employees volunteered to plant 200 trees at Playa Guacalillo. The airline also supported AERIS' "De Vuelta a Casa" initiative, which helps return seashells removed by visitors to their natural environment.

Lifemiles: More than 30 years in Costa Rica

Lifemiles, Avianca's loyalty program, has had a presence in Costa Rica for more than 30 years. Today, members in Costa Rica have access to more than 20 participating businesses, 10 Avianca Lifemiles credit card options for individual and business customers, and partnerships with three of the country's major banks. The program's growth has given members more ways to earn and use miles through everyday spending as well as travel.

The "Orgullosamente Tica" campaign will also have the support of partners including BAC and Esencial Costa Rica, the country's national brand, reflecting Avianca's continued connection to Costa Rica's tourism and economy.

A travel experience for journeys across the Americas

Avianca's more than 80 years in Costa Rica are being marked by improvements to the travel experience for passengers flying to and from the country. On routes within the Americas, including flights to and from Costa Rica, passengers can choose Business Class Americas. The experience includes priority services on the ground, access to Avianca and Star Alliance lounges, additional baggage allowance, Lifemiles accrual and seating in the first three rows of the cabin, and onboard service designed according to the length of each flight.

For travelers connecting to Europe or flying between Bogotá and New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport, Avianca offers INSIGNIA by Avianca aboard Boeing 787 aircraft. An updated INSIGNIA cabin is expected to begin service between January and February 2027, with private suites featuring sliding doors and fully flat seats.

Avianca is also advancing its "More for Everyone" offerings in economy class on flights across the Americas, including routes to and from Costa Rica. Passengers receive meals and beverages on international flights longer than 3½ hours, and all fares include a carry-on bag weighing up to 22 pounds. The airline is gradually introducing Wi-Fi across its fleet. Its Avianca on Air platform features more than 600 entertainment titles, including content from HBO Max, Sony Entertainment, Warner Bros., Apple TV, A24, Paramount, Formula 1 TV and LEGO.

Together, these offerings reflect Avianca's continued investment in the travel experience as it connects Costa Rica with the United States and destinations across its network.

About Avianca: Avianca, a Star Alliance member and part of Abra Group, comprises Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., Taca International Airlines S.A., Avianca Costa Rica S.A., Avianca Ecuador S.A., Aviateca S.A., Regional Express Américas S.A.S., LifeMiles and Avianca Cargo. With more than 106 years of operations in Colombia, Avianca is the leading airline group in Colombia, Ecuador and Central America and operates one of the largest air networks in Latin America, with more than 155 routes, over 700 daily flights and a fleet of 140 Airbus A320 and Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft connecting more than 80 destinations in over 25 countries across the Americas and Europe. In 2025, Avianca transported nearly 37 million customers across more than 262,000 flights. Its loyalty program, LifeMiles, is one of the largest in Latin America, with more than 15 million members and over 200 commercial partners. In air cargo, Avianca Cargo is a leading operator in several markets across the Americas, connecting more than 350 destinations through 220 weekly freighter flights, Avianca's passenger network and interline agreements. For more information, visit www.avianca.com.

SOURCE Avianca