# Airline expansion in Colombia

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/airline-expansion-in-colombia
> Updated: 2026-09-15T13:36:34.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Airlines are increasing flight connectivity to and within Colombia, with several new services scheduled to begin in late 2026.

Avianca announced the resumption of seasonal direct flights between Pereira’s Matecaña International Airport and New York starting December 6 to accommodate holiday demand. Additionally, Copa Airlines is expanding its network via its Panama hub, adding Montería, Colombia, to its destinations in December.

Frontier Airlines is also entering the South American market by launching direct services from Orlando International Airport to Bogotá, Medellín, and Cartagena in December. The carrier intends to serve the Colombian diaspora and capitalize on demand for low-cost travel between Central Florida and Colombia.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-15: Frontier Airlines expands into South America with new Colombia routes

Frontier Airlines is expanding into South America with new direct flights from Orlando to Bogotá, Medellín, and Cartagena starting in December.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/frontier-airlines-expands-into-south-america-with-new-colombia-routes

### 2026-09-13: Airlines expand flight connectivity in Colombia

Avianca will resume seasonal direct flights from Pereira to New York in December, while Copa Airlines expands its network to include Montería, Colombia, via Panama.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/airlines-expand-flight-connectivity-in-colombia

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