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Don’t know if you guys know about Avianca’s AIR PASS. It may be CHEAPER for you Frequent Flyers to Colombia.  A guest of our’s told me about it yesterday I wanted to get the word out.

I called Avianca and here are the details:

OVERVIEW:

1)  Travel to Several Cities in Colombia purchasing Ticket Coupons in Advance (AIR PASS).

2)  AIR PASS Must be purchased in the US.

3)  Must indicate which cities flying to when purchasing.

4)  Can change Date of Travel without charge.

5)  If change cities traveling to after purchase of AIR PASS, $35 for each change.

6)  3 Cities Minimum, 8 cities Maximum using AIR PASS.

7)  No difference in AIR PASS cost between high season and low season in Colombia.

8)  There are two different CLASSES of AIR PASS tickets. Both are Coach Tickets, but the Higher Fare allows for more Seating Availiability in Coach.

   a. Guaranteed seat, but must have availability for that class of coach.

9)  Different Prices for AIR PASS if Arrive with Avianca in Colombia or Arrive in Colombia with Airline other than Avianca.

10)  If flying to San Andres or Cartegena: ADD $50 or $70 more to that ticket if Arrive with Avianca; ADD $70 - $90 if arrive  in Colombia with Airline different than Avianca.

11)  It MAY BE CHEAPER to buy individual tickets, so check this pricing also!

12)  For CHEAPER RATES buy e-tickets in Colombian Pesos when purchasing from the US, PRICES ARE LOWER.

   a. Must use credit card other than American Express (VISA, MASTERCARD,DINNERS)
   

RATES for AIR PASS:
Option "b" is gives more availability for Coach Seating

1)  3 Cities MINIMUM:

ARRIVE with Avianca In Colombia
   a. $152 + tax = $188 (approx.)
   b. $169 + tax = $208 (approx.)

Arrive Different Airline:
   a. $175 + tax = $215 (approx.)   
   b. $195 + tax = $238 approx.)

TAX = 16 percent + $4 per city (airport security surcharge)

2)  4 Cities:

ARRIVE with Avianca In Colombia
   a. $199 + tax = $245 (approx.)
   b. $222 + tax = $274 (approx.)

Arrive Different Airline:
   a. $228 + tax = $280 (approx.)   
   b. $255 + tax = $312 (approx.)

3)  5 Cities:

ARRIVE with Avianca In Colombia
   a. $243 + tax = $302 (approx.)
   b. $272 + tax = $336 (approx.)

Arrive Different Airline:
   a. $280 + tax = $345 (approx.)   
   b. $313 + tax = $383 (approx.)

4)  8 Cities Maximum:  

ARRIVE with Avianca In Colombia
   a. $398 + tax = $494 (approx.)
   b. $444 + tax = $547 (approx.)

Arrive Different Airline:
   a. $456 + tax = $561 (approx.)   
   b. $510 + tax = $624 (approx.)

REMEMBER

1) It may be LESS Expensive to Purchase Individual Tickets!

2) Always Purchase E-TICKETS with a Credit Card from the US in COLOMBIAN PESOS because the Ticket Prices are LOWER.

CONTACT NUMBERS FOR AVIANCA:

USA:  800-284-2622
Avianca Main Office in Miami (9am-5pm Monday thru Friday):  305-599-7203 or 305-599-7276.
   
       a.  Miami Office can send more detailed Information about the AIR PASS.

Best regards,
Steve Valdez
President
Colombian Sweethearts
www.colombiansweethearts.com
Address: Cra. 46 # 20 sur 79
Barrio Zuñiga - Envigado
Medellin
Telephones

USA Phone
(305) 433 22 07 (Direct to Medellín)

Colombia    
(57) 4 302 52 16
(57) 4 331 13 96

... in response to Avianca's AIR PASS-Cheaper Fares, posted by Medellin Agency on Aug 11, 2005

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... in response to Avianca's AIR PASS-Cheaper Fares, posted by Medellin Agency on Aug 11, 2005

only works for the east coast guys, and Avianca is known for krappy service, famous for lost luggage, but thanks for the info.

... in response to Re: Avianca's AIR PASS-Cheaper Fares, posted by mudd on Aug 11, 2005

Dear Mudd, I too felt that Avianca sucked big.  Once upon a time, they called me at my hotel in Colombia and wanted me to return to their office and pay $15 on a clerical error on their end.  Needless, to say I was furious!  However, I believe that they are now under new ownership and I have not had any problems with them lately.  On the BQ routes, your second checked bag arrives a laughable 48 hrs later by policy.  But again – they seem to be getting better.  I recently read an article about tourism in LA, and they pointed out that the lack of competition among the airlines and high fares are holding back growth.  Competition is the answer.  But for now...at least we still can get free cocktails in coach

... in response to Avianca's AIR PASS-Cheaper Fares, posted by Medellin Agency on Aug 11, 2005

Steve, this is good information. Had you not threatened me twice with lawsuits I would be your biggest fan and send more guys your way. It is a shame we had our fallout. Best to you - I think the matter is closed (unless of course your lawyer still wants my address). You have the potential to be the best agency in Colombia - I wish we had not gotten off track because you do run a professional show, Medellin is the nicest city in Colombia and has the most beautiful women.  Now I am stuck with BAQ and Cali..hehe. I did not start the dispute - it is in your hands to make a happy ending. cheers