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Category Archives: Avianca

Avianca

Man Has Meltdown After His Seat Was Taken On Oversold Flight. I Feel His Pain.

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 27, 2024 19 Comments
Oversold Avianca Flight

I typically mock passengers who have “meltdowns” at airports or on airplanes, but not here. A man was rightfully angry after he was denied boarding on an oversold Avianca flight after a double seat booking snafu left him the...

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Avianca

I Was Asked To Be A Mule On Flight To Bogota…

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 28, 2023November 13, 2023 54 Comments
a group of people sitting in a waiting area

I was asked by a man to carry a bag for him on a flight to Bogota, Colombia. Ha, ha, ha. Gracias amigo, but no thank you. No way. Yes, this really happened…at London Heathrow. Sir, Can You Take...

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AviancaLounge Reviews

Review: Avianca Lounge Bogotá (BOG)

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 21, 2023November 13, 2023 5 Comments
a group of people sitting at tables in a large room

The Avianca Lounge in Bogotá had some odd quirks but was not a bad place to wait to spend the bulk of my layover in BOG. Avianca Lounge Bogotá Review (BOG) I visited this lounge while connecting between international...

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AviancaFlight Reviews

Review: Avianca 787-8 Business Class

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 20, 2023November 13, 2023 24 Comments
a bed in an airplane

From London to Bogota I flew in Avianca Business Class on the Boeing 787-8. While the food was deplorable, I do think Avianca has potential (or perhaps better put, still maintains some premium elements) on its longhaul flights. Avianca...

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Avianca

Comically Bad: Avianca 787 Business Class

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 21, 2022November 13, 2023 93 Comments
a sandwich and sandwich on a tray

Once again, I flew Avianca Business Class so you will not have to…this time all the way from London to Bogota on the carrier’s flagship 787 Dreamliner. What an insult to every business class passenger… Deplorable Avianca 787 Business...

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Avianca (Abra) Setting Pace In South America

Kyle Stewart Posted onMay 29, 2022June 17, 2022 6 Comments
Avianca Brasil Star Alliance

Avianca has announced tie-ups with a couple of airlines in a landmark deal in recent weeks and is quickly setting the pace for growth and change in Latin America.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new...

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Avianca LifeMiles 15% Transfer Bonus Via American Express

Matthew Klint Posted onMay 25, 2022November 14, 2023 Leave a Comment
LifeMiles Transfer Bonus AMEX

This is your last week to take advantage of a 15% transfer bonus from American Express Membership Rewards to Avianca LifeMiles. It marks a great opportunity to book travel, even for the busy upcoming summer travel season. Avianca LifeMiles...

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AviancaLaw In Travel

Shocking: Woman Kicks Baby In Face On Flight To Barcelona When He Won’t Stop Crying

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 11, 2022November 14, 2023 60 Comments
a white and red airplane in the sky

Annoyed by a baby that would not stop crying, a senior citizen allegedly kicked him in the face during an Avianca flight to Barcelona then defended her action based upon on her age. Report: Baby Kicked In Face On...

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AviancaFlight Reviews

Review: Avianca A320 Business Class

Matthew Klint Posted onNovember 6, 2021November 14, 2023 22 Comments
a row of seats on an airplane

As long as Avianca is engaging in hygiene theatre, it is best to avoid this carrier, particular in business class. Beyond that, the deplorable hard product does not inspire confidence in the airline itself. This review covers my A320...

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AviancaLounge Reviews

Review: Avianca VIP Lounge El Salvador (SAL)

Matthew Klint Posted onNovember 5, 2021November 14, 2023 8 Comments
a room with tables and chairs

My love of the Avianca VIP lounge in San Salvador can be summed up in three words: chicken tortilla soup. That made an otherwise drab lounge a rather nice place spend a very long layover in El Salvador International...

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I Flew Pitiful Avianca Business Class…So You Don’t Have To

Matthew Klint Posted onOctober 7, 2021November 14, 2023 71 Comments
a sandwich in a box

Just when I thought in-flight service in business class could not get worse, I flew Avianca. To say my flight was disappointing would be quite an understatement. Avianca Airlines Business Class Review Summed Up In One Word: Bad From...

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Booking My Christmas Trip To Europe With Avianca LifeMiles

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 24, 2021November 14, 2023 Leave a Comment
a woman holding a baby

Avianca LifeMiles is currently running a great promotion on purchased miles, allowing me to lock in space for my Christmas trip to Europe at a superb price…no coach this time! My Christmas Trip To Europe In Business Class Using...

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Infant Award Tickets: Avianca LifeMiles Vs. Air Canada Aeroplan

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 27, 2021November 14, 2023 8 Comments
a baby cot with a white sheet on top of it

Time is money and the bottom line is this: adding an infant to award tickets from Avianca LifeMiles is truly a pain. That’s why I am happy to pay more miles for an identical ticket on Air Canada Aeroplan....

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No LifeMiles Bonuses? Is The Sky Falling?

Kyle Stewart Posted onJune 21, 2020November 14, 2023 11 Comments
a woman in a red hat and coat

For as long as I could remember, Avianca has offered a bonus to buy LifeMiles. But I haven’t seen one in a while, is the sky falling? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...

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Avianca

Foolish Avianca Chairman Admits Airline Is Bankrupt In Leaked Video

Matthew Klint Posted onAugust 28, 2019November 14, 2023 5 Comments
Avianca Bankruptcy Warning

It’s nice to be open and honest…to a point. But idle words can cause unnecessary pain, as the Avianca Chairman found out this week. Roberto Kriete attempted to “rally the troops” to push the troubled airline back to profitability....

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AviancaNewsStar Alliance

Avianca Brasil Will Leave Star Alliance

Matthew Klint Posted onAugust 20, 2019November 14, 2023 4 Comments
Avianca Brasil Star Alliance

Troubled Avianca Brasil will leave Star Alliance on 01 September 2019. Avianca Brasil has experienced many setbacks over the last nine months. After filing for bankruptcy last December, it faced a prolonged aircraft repossession battle with creditors. Then in...

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AviancaLaw In Travel

Did Avianca Bribe Government Officials With Free Tickets + Upgrades?

Matthew Klint Posted onAugust 19, 2019November 14, 2023 2 Comments
Avianca Bribe

Avianca is performing an internal investigation into allegations that it bribed government officials from several nations with free tickets and upgrades. While the list of nations has not been disclosed, such conduct, if verified, runs afoul of both the...

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Should You Be Worried About Your LifeMiles? They Don’t Think So

Kyle Stewart Posted onJune 30, 2019September 14, 2021 6 Comments
Avianca

LifeMiles, the loyalty program from Colombian carrier, Avianca issued an email this week to reassure members that their miles are safe. But are your LifeMiles safe? I’m not so sure and, clearly, neither is Avianca.  If you are considering booking travel or signing...

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United Airlines Seeks To Oust Avianca Chairman But Vows Independent Airline

Matthew Klint Posted onMay 24, 2019November 14, 2023 6 Comments
United Airlines Avianca Takeover

United Airlines is extending an attractive loan offer to Avianca while vowing to keep the airline independent. At the same time, it is trying to oust the company’s chairman. Last week, I wrote about the possibility of United taking...

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United Airlines May Acquire Avianca

Matthew Klint Posted onMay 14, 2019November 14, 2023 13 Comments
United Acquires Avianca

Avianca finds itself in a vulnerable position thanks to a recent default by its controlling shareholder. The default gives United Airlines a chance to take majority control of the growing Colombian carrier. Avianca is majority controlled by BRW Aviation, a...

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