Avianca will operate four exclusive nonstop flights from Buenos Aires to Barranquilla on Nov 19 and 20, aimed at shuttling Argentine supporters to the Sudamericana final.
The decisive match takes place on Nov 21 at Roberto Meléndez Metropolitan Stadium, where Boca Juniors and Atlético Mineiro will clash, prompting a massive logistical push from the carrier.
“Avianca is proud to be born in Barranquilla and host this final at home. That’s why we’re offering our best fleet, real capacity and route network to match this historic moment,” said Gabriel Oliva, Avianca president.
Beyond the direct services, Avianca will deploy Boeing 787 Dreamliners—the largest aircraft in its fleet, each seating 291 passengers on Nov 19, 22 and 23 for the Buenos Aires‑Bogotá‑Buenos Aires circuit.
The airline also schedules six extra flights between Nov 20 and 22 on the Bogotá‑Barranquilla leg, adding to the more than 200 weekly flights that normally ply this corridor.
The Sudamericana final will unfold in the Atlantic capital, a venue set to host one of South America’s most anticipated football showdowns.
Boca Juniors arrives with a strong pedigree, having lifted the cup in 2004 and 2005. A win over the Brazilian side would crown them as the tournament’s most successful club with three titles. For my money, Boca’s experience gives them the edge.
Atlético Mineiro, the 2013 Libertadores champion after beating Olimpia, finished runner‑up in last year’s Sudamericana and still chases its first trophy in the competition that began in 2002.