December is the month where long-haul journeys take a luxurious turn. If you've ever stared wistfully at those front-row seats, picturing yourself wrapped in a blanket, sipping on something delightfully fizzy as you glide through the clouds, Avianca—Colombia's national airline and one of the largest in Latin America—is here to make your fantasy a reality, at least on 34 routes across the Americas.
Imagine this: It’s December. You've battled holiday shopping crowds, exchanged a few polite yet awkward hugs with relatives, and now you're en route to a tropical escape, perhaps Buenos Aires or Bogotá. Only this time, instead of grappling for armrest space in coach, you're in the front of the plane. Three entire rows dedicated to making you feel like royalty in the sky. More recline, adjustable headrests, legroom that allows you to stretch out, not contort like a circus performer. Even your phone gets its own VIP treatment with dedicated charging ports.
Starting this winter, Avianca will expand its Business Class offering to 23 additional routes, piling onto the 11 routes that have been offering this experience since July. If you’ve already caught flights between Bogotá and New York, or maybe Santiago de Chile, you've been enjoying these cushy perks for a few months now. But for the rest of us, the doors are about to open wider, bringing Business Class to more destinations like Los Angeles, Medellín, and even Asunción. It’s like Santa heard you wanted something better than a new pair of socks.
Beyond the Seat: A Full Experience
But Avianca’s Business Class isn't just about being cradled in comfort. It's an all-encompassing experience that starts the moment you step foot in the airport. Picture this: You're not standing in those chaotic check-in lines that make you question the state of humanity. Nope. You're breezing through with priority check-in, perhaps even throwing a sympathetic glance to those poor souls grappling with overstuffed luggage as you whisk yourself into an Avianca Lounge. Yes, it’s a little smug. No, we won’t judge you for it.
Catalina Nannig, Avianca’s Vice President of Sales, describes the expanded service as a commitment to "exceptional journeys"—and honestly, isn’t that what we all want? We don't just want to go from point A to point B. We want to float there, maybe while sipping a mojito, and nibbling on a menu designed by Álvaro Clavijo, a Colombian chef recognized as one of the best in the world. That's right, your airplane food just got a serious upgrade. Forget rubbery chicken and mystery pasta; think about lunch, dinner, breakfast, or snacks that actually sound appetizing—whether you're flying over the Andes or across the Caribbean Sea.
Baggage? No Problem. Changes? No Sweat.
Let’s also talk about baggage. Avianca's Business Class wants to make sure you never have to play the Tetris game of fitting a week’s worth of clothes into a carry-on again. With two checked bags (up to 32 kg each), a 10 kg carry-on, and one personal item, you can pack your shoes, your backup shoes, and those shoes you might wear but probably won’t. Flexibility is key—especially with the holidays looming—and Avianca lets you change your flights or get a refund before departure. That means if plans go sideways (and let's be real, when don’t they?), you’re not stuck with a ticket to a city you suddenly don’t want to visit.
The Routes You’ve Been Waiting For
Already drooling over this experience? Let’s break down the logistics. Starting this December, you’ll find these plush Business Class seats on routes from San Salvador to hotspots like Los Angeles, San Francisco, and New York. Medellín will now connect you to New York, Buenos Aires, and Santiago de Chile with the kind of elegance that makes you wonder why you ever tolerated those sardine-can flights. If Bogotá is your hub, you’re looking at comfy flights to Montreal, Chicago, Orlando, and beyond.
Earlier in the year, Avianca brought this service to destinations including Toronto, Boston, São Paulo, and Miami. Yes, Miami! Now, your post-holiday tan can come with a side of gourmet inflight meals and extra legroom.
The Final Thought: Treat Yourself
We live in a world where stress sometimes feels like the default setting. Between crammed schedules, endless emails, and the constant hum of noise that is modern life, there’s something beautifully decadent about gifting yourself a moment of serenity. Avianca’s Business Class is more than a way to get from place to place. It’s a way to reclaim a little peace, a little comfort, a little space that is just yours, even if only for a few hours. So next time you’re planning a trip across the Americas, maybe it’s time to do it right—no socks required.
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