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Considering the publicly known situation of Spirit Airlines:

Avianca offers capacity to return passengers affected by Spirit Airlines

  • Consistent with its 106-year commitment to connectivity, Avianca will voluntarily make its human and operational capacity available to provide return options for passengers affected by the situation facing Spirit, as it has done previously when other airlines ceased operations in the region.
  • Avianca will offer return with no airfare charge, subject to availability and the conditions of this protection plan, for passengers affected by Spirit who have already started their journey.

Miami, May 2, 2026–  In response to the situation facing Spirit Airlines, Avianca is making its route network and seat capacity available to the authorities and affected passengers to help mitigate the impact and support the continuity of travelers’ plans.

This is not the first time Avianca has taken this step. During previous crises that resulted in other carriers ceasing operations, the airline mobilized resources to protect hundreds of thousands of affected passengers, reaffirming its commitment to the stability of air transportation in the region.

In that regard, Avianca offers return options with no airfare charge to those who have already flown the outbound segment and have a return ticket with Spirit to their original destination, and those who have been affected. This option is subject to availability and to the conditions of the protection plan.

Passengers may go to the airport on the same day as their flight or, at most, one day before, to be reallocated on Avianca flights, subject to availability and based on order of arrival. This alternative applies to passengers holding tickets issued —subject to verification— with travel dates between May 2 and May 16, 2026.

*Passengers will be responsible for paying applicable taxes, fees, contributions, administrative charges, as well as any other mandatory costs required for their travel, in accordance with regulations established by the relevant authorities.

For more information about the conditions of the protection plan, special services (including wheelchairs and pets), and other details, please visit Avianca’s Help Center.