Despite huge losses incurred by the Colombian travel sector with the coronavirus pandemic, industry leaders expect a faster than expected recovery for 2021.
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American Airlines and JetBlue to operate new flight between JFK and Bogotá
Despite route cancellations with the coronavirus pandemic, airlines are projecting an upsurge in passenger traffic this summer between Colombia, Mexico and United States.
Colombia’s PNN Tayrona reopens after “ecological cleansing”
At the request of the Sierra Nevada’s spiritual leaders, Tayrona National Park closes for 15 days every year to give nature an ecological cleansing.
Air Canada suspends Colombia flights over new COVID restrictions
Air Canada included Colombia to 17 routes that will be suspended until April 30 given low passenger demand after the federal government introduced strict COVID restrictions.
Air France-KLM launch sustainable fuel program for corporate clients
The Air France-KLM group has announced further measures to reduce carbon emissions with a new program for its global corporate clients.
Colombia suspends flights with Brazil for 30-days over new variant
Colombia will suspend all air travel with Brazil for 30 days to prevent importation of the highly-infectious Brazilian variant.
Foreigners detained in Cartagena for presenting falsified PCR tests
Colombian immigration officials detained three U.S citizens for attempting to leave Cartagena with falsified PCR tests. Overland borders remain closed until March 1.
U.S citizen detained in Colombia after flying with positive COVID-19 test
A U.S citizen who knowingly flew on a commercial flight after testing positive for COVID-19 was detained in Bogotá Wednesday by health authorities for violating health regulations.
Colombia in World Tourism Awards as Beach, Food and LGBT destination
Colombia was recognized at the 2020 World Tourism Awards as the best South American destination for a beach, food and LGBT vacation, among others.
Colombia retracts recommendation to bar citizens from seven nations
Colombia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has retracted a recommendation to bar foreigners from seven nations from entering the country for “non-essential” travel.
Colombia lifts PCR testing requisite for travelers heading to the country
Colombia has lifted the PCR testing requirement for travelers heading the country, despite a recent increase in new cases of coronavirus infection.
Colombia’s first international flight scheduled for Sept.19 from Cartagena
Cartagena’s Rafael Nuñez airport has been chosen for the reactivation of international flights on Sept.19 after Colombian airspace was closed for six months with the pandemic.
Colombia and Ecuador to allow humanitarian transit across overland border
Colombia and Ecuador signed a resolution to facilitate the repatriation of their citizens by opening the international crossing at Rumichaca for humanitarian travel.
Bogotá residents barred from leaving capital for three consecutive long weekends
Residents of Bogotá will not be able to leave the capital during the next three consecutive long weekends. Police will enforce controls on all departmental roads.
Air France – KLM lead with repatriation flights to and from Colombia
Air France – KLM has maintained regular air service between their European hubs and Colombia to repatriate citizens stranded with the global health emergency.
Migración Colombia outlines protocols for travelers returning on humanitarian flights
All Colombians and foreign residents returning to the country will be required to self-isolate for 14 days and reach their final destination with 24 hours.