Avianca’s chief, Gabriel Oliva, says the airline is proud to be born in Barranquilla and host the final at home. That’s why we’re offering the country and its fans the best of our fleet, real capacity and route network to match this historic milestone, he added. Can you feel the excitement?
Likewise, the carrier will operate Boeing 787 Dreamliner jets, the largest in its fleet with a 291‑passenger capacity each, on Nov 19, 22 and 23 to serve the Buenos Aires–Bogotá–Buenos Aires route.
Avianca is adding six flights between Nov 20‑22 on the Bogotá‑Barranquilla sector, supplementing the more than 200 weekly services already running there.
With direct Buenos Aires‑to‑Barranquilla flights, the introduction of the 787 and the boost to our over 200 weekly frequencies, we prove our ability to connect the region, spur tourism and enable the big events that move Latin America,” Oliva said. In my view, this move underscores Avianca’s commitment to South American football.
The Copa Sudamericana final will take place on Nov 21 at Barranquilla’s Metropolitano Roberto Meléndez stadium, pitting Atlético Mineiro against Boca Juniors.
Boca already lifted the trophy twice, in 2004 and 2005, and a win over the ‘Galo’ in Barranquilla would give them three titles, making them the competition’s most successful club.
Meanwhile, Mineiro, who captured the 2013 Copa Libertadores against Olimpia, finished runner‑up last year and has never claimed the Sudamericana crown since its inception in 2002. Will the Mineiro finally lift the Sudamericana trophy next year?