Colombia/Panama: Viva Air Colombia suspends services to Panamá Pacífico International Airport

Event

Viva Air Colombia announced on Thursday, May 3, that it will cancel its Bogota-Panama-Bogota and Medellín-Panama- Medellín routes starting on Sunday, May 20. The decision was made following a 135 percent increase in the airport rate charged by Panamá Pacífico International Airport (BLB) in Panama City. According to Viva Air, the rate increase was going to cause a corresponding price increase in tickets, which the company decided went against its philosophy of offering low prices.

Advice

Potentially impacted travelers are advised to check the status of their flights prior to departure and to contact their airlines for more information.