Avis Budget Chile launches discounts while Avianca warns of travel fraud

Avis Budget Chile has launched its ‘AVIS WEEK’ campaign, running from October 5 to October 11. The promotion offers up to 40% discounts on web rates for various vehicle categories, including economy models, SUVs, hybrids, and minivans. A key feature of this campaign is the ‘Mystery Car’ option, where customers book a reservation without knowing the specific model and discover their vehicle only upon pickup.

In Colombia, Avianca has issued a warning regarding fraudulent travel offers circulating on social media and chat platforms. The airline cautioned travelers against extremely low prices advertised during the ‘Semana de Receso’ (Recess Week), advising them to use only official channels. This alert comes as Avianca increases its capacity to 4,600 flights and over 800,000 seats through October 12. Industry reports note that airline fares have risen significantly, with fuel costs increasing by approximately 60% due to global conflicts.