Avianca Suspends over a Dozen Flights and Delays Multiple others across Colombia, US and Brazil, Affecting Passengers in Bogotá, Miami, São Paulo and more, All You Need to Know

Published on December 3, 2025

Avianca on 2nd December, 2025, experienced significant operational instability. This caused major flight disruptions across its network. Specifically, the airline cancelled 18 flights and delayed 82 others. This turbulence hit key international and domestic routes hard. Travelers heading to and from the US and Brazil faced major problems. For example, the routes connecting Miami and São Paulo to Bogotá were compromised. Domestically, Avianca’s vital hub in Bogotá, Colombia, bore the brunt of the issues. This widespread interruption created substantial logistical challenges for the airline and its passengers. Now, the full scope of the disruption is becoming clearer. We must examine the affected routes and their impact.

A Breakdown of the Affected Flights

Affected Routes

The reported disruptions were not confined to a single market but spanned across domestic Colombia and vital international routes linking to the US and Brazil.

• International Routes: Key flights connecting South America and North America were impacted, specifically the services between São Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) in Brazil and El Dorado International (BOG) in Bogotá, Colombia, as well as the route between Miami International (KMIA) in the US and Bogotá (BOG). The grounding of these flights creates a significant ripple effect across the wider network.
• Domestic Colombian Routes: The majority of affected flights were domestic services originating from or terminating at El Dorado International (BOG) in Bogotá. Cities on the Caribbean coast, such as Cartagena (CTG) and Barranquilla (BAQ) and inland destinations, including Cali (CLO), Cúcuta (CUC), Armenia (AXM) and Santa Marta (SMR), were subjected to the operational fallout. This concentration of service interruption confirms the immense pressure placed upon Bogotá’s primary aviation infrastructure.

Delays

With 82 reported delays, the cascading effect of the operational issues was evident throughout the schedule. The percentage of delays stood at 11%, a figure which translates into significant inconvenience for a substantial number of travelers.

Affected Airports

The operational issues were concentrated at several major international and domestic gateways.

The high number of disruptions originating from Bogotá’s El Dorado International confirms its status as the epicenter of the operational turbulence.

Probable Impact on Local Tourism

The severe interruption of scheduled air service is a key factor in assessing the immediate operational stability of the tourism industries in Colombia and Brazil. Destinations like Cartagena, Santa Marta and San Andrés Island, which rely heavily on air connectivity from the Bogotá hub for both domestic and international tourists, are likely to experience temporary logistical strain. The cancellation of 18 flights and the extensive delays confirm that an acute passenger backlog was created, necessitating an extensive period of re-accommodation. This disruption could lead to missed hotel bookings, reduced spend on local services and a short-term dip in tourist arrivals in high-volume areas, particularly in Colombia’s popular coastal and regional destinations. The interruption of service between the US, Brazil and Colombia also compromises the logistical flow of international business and leisure travel into the region.

What Affected Passengers Can Do Now

Passengers whose travel plans have been compromised by the Avianca cancellations and delays are advised to immediately contact the airline for rebooking options. When a flight is cancelled, the airline is generally responsible for offering an alternative flight or a full refund. For flights departing from certain international jurisdictions, notably the European Union, passengers may be entitled to further compensation if the cancellation was not due to extraordinary circumstances and they received less than 14 days’ notice. Affected travelers are required to maintain all documentation, including booking confirmations and communication from Avianca, to facilitate any necessary claims or rebooking procedures. Passengers with onward connections through Bogotá, especially those linking the US and Brazil to regional Colombia, must confirm their entire revised itinerary before proceeding to the airport.

-The information provided is sourced from FlightAware.