Italian carrier ITA Airways, the newest member of the Star Alliance, is continuing its transition into the alliance — and that now appears to include award redemptions through Avianca Lifemiles. While neither airline has formally announced the partnership,

Avianca is the first major Latin American carrier to provide structured return options for stranded Spirit Airlines passengers.

Avianca is adding 42 weekly US-Latin America flights in summer 2026 to meet demand, including new routes and increased frequencies.

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With over 106 years of operations in Colombia, Avianca is part of the leading airline group in Colombia, Ecuador, and Central America, and operates one of the largest route networks in Latin America, serving more than 155 routes, more than 700 daily flights, and a fleet of 140 Airbus A320 and Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, connecting over 80 destinations across 25+ countries in the Americas and Europe.

Avianca Airlines, one of the premier carriers in Latin and Central America, has resumed service in 11 United States cities. The airline will fly to Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Costa Rica, among others, from several U.S. airports ...

The Avianca Lifemiles American Express Elite Card offers bonus miles and redemption discounts, but its $249 annual fee will be hard to justify for most travelers.

The airline said early Saturday it had "no choice" but to wind down operations immediately, dashing hopes of a last-minute financial lifeline.