VOICED : Avianca adelanta suspension de operaciones en Venezuela

Avianca has ceased its flights to and from Venezuela earlier than planned, citing operational limitations and safety concerns after 60 years of service. The airline has stopped selling tickets for routes connecting Caracas, Bogotá, and Lima. Passengers with tickets for the affected period are being rebooked on other airlines or offered full refunds. Avianca is implementing a plan to use larger aircraft from Colombian border cities. Since 2014, many international airlines have reduced or suspended operations in Venezuela.

Why did Avianca decide to stop its flights to and from Venezuela earlier than planned?

• Due to financial losses

• To preserve safety amid operational limitations

• To focus on domestic routes

• Because of a new partnership with another airline

What options are available for passengers affected by Avianca's flight suspension?

• They are being offered free accommodation

• They can only get a partial refund

• They are being rebooked on other airlines or offered a full refund

• They must wait for flights to resume

What is Avianca's plan to manage the impact of the flight suspension?

• To reduce the number of flights to other countries

• To offer discounts on future flights

• To increase ticket prices

• To assign larger aircraft from Colombian border cities

Which cities are mentioned as part of Avianca's new operational plan?

• Maracaibo and Valencia

• Caracas and Lima

• Bogotá and Medellín

• Cúcuta and Riohacha

Since 2014, what trend has been observed among international airlines operating in Venezuela?

• They have increased their flight frequencies

• They have suspended operations or reduced flights

• They have started new routes

• They have formed a new alliance