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AirlinePros International Named GSA for avianca in Australia and New Zealand

Shreyas Nanavati

CEO
AirlinePros International

Patricio Aylwin, AirlinePros Australia and New Zealand
Patricio Aylwin

Managing Director, AirlinePros Australia and New Zealand

AirlinePros International proudly announces its appointment as the General Sales Agent (GSA) for avianca in Australia and New Zealand. This significant partnership aims to enhance avianca’s sales, marketing, and customer service operations across these important Pacific markets, fostering greater connectivity and tourism opportunities between Australia, New Zealand and Latin America.

avianca, renowned for its comprehensive network and exceptional service, aims to expand its footprint in the ever-expanding markets of Australia and New Zealand, offering unparalleled travel options to its customers. avianca, a Star Alliance member, has 53 commercial partners and codeshares with 19 of them, plus 3 intermodals, extending the network to 400+ destinations worldwide.

Through this agreement, AirlinePros International will leverage its vast expertise and local market insights to boost avianca’s presence in Australia and New Zealand. Shreyas Nanavati, CEO of AirlinePros International, expressed his enthusiasm about the new agreement. “I am delighted to share the exciting news of our new role as avianca’s General Sales Agent for Australia and New Zealand,” he said. “We are committed to growing avianca’s presence in these key markets and promoting tourism and connectivity throughout Latin America and beyond.”

Australia and New Zealand have strong outbound travel markets, characterized by a high demand for international travel and a diverse array of preferred destinations. As vital players in the global travel landscape, these markets offer significant opportunities for avianca to tap into the growing demand for travel to Latin America.

This partnership with AirlinePros International aims to capitalize on these trends by enhancing avianca’s service offerings and customer support, thereby increasing the airline’s coverage and appeal among travelers from Australia and New Zealand looking to explore new and exciting destinations.

Patricio Aylwin, Managing Director of AirlinePros Australia and New Zealand, commented, “This appointment marks an important milestone for us in the Pacific region. Our team is eager to elevate avianca’s brand and streamline the travel experience for passengers, connecting Australia and New Zealand more closely with Latin America’s rich cultural heritage and business opportunities.”

For more information, please write to: media@airlinepros.net

About avianca

Avianca is a company that is comprised of avianca, a Star Alliance member, LifeMiles, and Avianca Cargo. In passenger transportation, avianca is the leading airline in Colombia, Ecuador, and Central America, with over 104 years of operation since 1919. It has one of the largest air operations in Latin America with 150 routes, nearly 710 daily flights, and a fleet of 140 Airbus 320 and Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, connecting over 75 destinations in 25 countries in the Americas and Europe. In 2023, avianca obtained first place in the ‘Global Airlines’ category in the punctuality index of the specialized consulting firm Cirium and transported more than 32.2 million customers with the operation of more than 213,000 flights. Its loyalty program, LifeMiles, is one of Latin America’s largest, with over 14 million members and 600 allied brands. In cargo transportation, Avianca Cargo is the leading operator in different markets in the Americas, with 68 destinations in its route network and the mid-sized cargo fleet with the lowest environmental impact in the region.

About AirlinePros International

AirlinePros International is an award-winning leader and a trusted choice in airline representation, distribution, and commercial solutions. With over 60 global points of sale and a collective aviation experience of over half a millennium, we facilitate airlines’ access to new markets and support their sales and distribution. Our expertise covers the entire spectrum of the industry including airlines, airports, travel service providers, aviation regulatory bodies, and associated industry facilitators. Backed by a culture of integrity, passion, true dedication, and quality partnerships, we ensure the success of our over 70 airlines and travel partners worldwide.