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Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia S.A. / Aerovias del Continente Americano, S.A.
Counsel: Zuckert Scoutt, Richard Mathias, 202-298-8660
| OST-98-3304 | July 11, 2000 | Family Assistance Plan | Foreign Air Carrier Plans to Address Needs of Families of Victims of Aircraft Accidents |
| OST-00-8256 | November 6, 2000 | Application for Emergency Exemption Authority | U.S.- Colombia- Aruba |
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| OST-00-8256 | Filed November 6, 2000 Issued November 21, 2000 |
Notice of Action Taken | U.S.- Colombia- Aruba |
| OST-97-2083 | March 2, 2001 | Motion for Leave to Withdraw Application | U.S.- Colombia |
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| OST-03-14475 | February 6, 2003 | Application for Removal of Charter Restriction | Removal of Charter Restriction (Colombia-US) |
August 8, 2003
OST-03-15898 - Bogota-Ft. Lauderdale
Application for Exemption Authority and Statement of Authorization
Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia, S.A., hereby applies for exemption authority, pursuant to 49 U.S.C. sections 40109 and 41301, to conduct scheduled foreign air transportation of persons, property and mail between Bogota, Colombia and Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Avianca also applies for a Statement of Authorization to carry the code of Aerolineas Centrales de Colombia, S.A. on such operations.
This application essentially involves the substitution of Avianca for its joint venture partner, ACES, in the current operation of daily Bogota - Ft. Lauderdale service. The Department authorized ACES on October 31, 2002 to operate scheduled service on that route and ACES currently provides a daily roundtrip flight. That service has been successful for the carrier and the travelling public. However, due to a fleet restructuring program involving both carriers in the Summa Alliance, the ACES aircraft used in this operation may be returned to its lessors shortly. In order to ensure continuation of the service, it is necessary to substitute Avianca aircraft and crews starting on August 23, 2003. Therefore, urgent action is requested.
The current Bogota - Ft. Lauderdale daily flight operated by ACES has devloped into a popular and successful service since its start in December 2002. In the past two months over 5,700 revenue passengers used the service, generating load factors of 68% in June and 76% in July. The service is clearly providing significant public benefits as an alternative for travelers between Bogota and South Florida whose origin or destination is closer to Ft. Lauderdale International Airport than to the Miami airport.
Counsel: Zucker Scoutt, Richard Mathias, 202-298-8660
August 13, 2003
OST-03-15898 - Bogota-Ft. Lauderdale
This is to advise you that all persons served copies of the above-referenced application have been contacted and have informed my office that they do not oppose the application.
Counsel: Zuckert Scoutt, Richard Mathias, 202-298-8660
Filed August 8, 2003 | Issued August 15, 2003
OST-03-15898 - Bogota-Ft. Lauderdale
Exemption under 49 U.S.C. 41309 to permit AVIANCA to conduct scheduled foreign air transportation of persons, property and mail, between Bogota, Colombia, and Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, and a Statement of Authorization under 14 CFR Part 212 to permit AVIANCA to carry the code of Aerolineas Centrales de Colombia (ACES) in the conduct of these operations.
By: Paul Gretch
OST-02-14057 - Colombia-US Codeshare with Delta Air Lines
January 28, 2004
Application for Renewal of Codesharing Exemption Authority
Applies for renewal of exemption authority, pursuant to 49 U. S.C. sections 40109 and 41301, to serve certain points in the United States by code sharing on the operations of Delta Air Lines, Inc. By Notice of Action Taken in this docket on February 3, 2003, the Department authorized Avianca to conduct foreign air transportation, on a codeshare basis only, between currently authorized points in Colombia, via currently authorized U.S. gateways, and Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas/Ft.Worth, Denver, Houston, Orlando, Philadelphia, Tampa and Washington, D.C. In the NOAT, the Department also granted the same authority, plus Los Angeles, to ACES and granted Delta a Statement of Authorization to carry the codes of Avianca and ACES. ACES is no longer operating and does not seek renewal.
Counsel: Zuckert Scoutt, Richard Mathias, 202-298-8660
OST-02-14057 - Colombia-US Codeshare with Delta Air Lines
January 28, 2004
Avianca relies on 14 CFR 377 as continuing it exemption authority pending final action by the Department on the above-referenced renewal application.
Counsel: Zuckert Scoutt, Richard Mathias, 202-298-8660
OST-02-14057 - Exemption - Colombia-US
Filed January 28, 2004 | Issued February 17, 2004
Renew exemption from 49 U.S.C. § 41301 to conduct foreign air transportation of persons, property and mail between currently authorized points in Colombia, via currently authorized U.S. gateways, to Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Denver, Houston, Orlando, Philadelphia, Tampa and Washington, D.C., on a code‑share basis only.
AVIANCA is currently authorized to serve any point or points in Colombia, and to serve Miami, New York, and San Francisco or ( Editor's Note: Footnote Ended).
By: Paul Gretch
OST-98-3304 - Family Assistance Plan
March 4, 2004
Re: Amended Family Assistance Plan
By: Teresita Uribe
September 21, 2004
Petition of American Airlines for Review of Staff Action
For well over a year, the aeronautical authorities in Colombia have mandated the payment of minimum and uniform commissions to travel agencies in Colombia for international flights operated by American and other carriers. Moreover, the Colombian authorities have improperly rejected American's internet fare filings, and have even sought to penalize American for its zero percent base commission policy on U.S. point-of-origin itineraries.
American has consistently and strenuously challenged, at the highest levels of the Colombian government, such extraordinary governmental interference with the prices that American establishes for its services in the U.S. ‑Colombia market, and with the direct or third‑party distribution channels through which American chooses to sell its products.
Such interference is a clear violation of the U.S.-Colombia Air Transport Agreement, which guarantees to U.S. carriers a "fair and equal opportunity to operate" in the U.S.-Colombia market. Moreover, Colombia's actions are anticompetitive under the International Air Transportation Fair Competitive Practices Act, 49 USC 41310(c) (1) (A)
Counsel: American, Carl Nelson, 202-496-5647, carl.nelson@aa.com
TAMPA Cargo S.A. and Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia S.A.
Order 04-12-09
OST-04-18910 - Exemption - Miami-Colombia via Ecuador and Peru
Undocketed
Issued and Served December 13, 2004
In this order, we (1) grant an exemption request by TAMPA CARGO S.A. and (2) affirm a staff action under assigned authority approving a statement of authorization for Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia S.A. TAMPA and Avianca are foreign air carriers of Colombia.
The exemption authority requested by TAMPA is provided for in our bilateral aviation agreement with Colombia, and TAMPA is properly licensed and designated by its government to conduct the proposed services. With respect to the issues raised by Atlas and Arrow, the record indicates that Colombia has recently approved or has announced approval of the requests of Florida West, Atlas and Arrow to U.S-Colombia all-cargo services on a "triangular routing" basis, authority similar to that requested by TAMPA.
It is our view that Colombia's practice of setting a uniform commission rate serves only to increase prices to the traveling public and deprive consumers of choices and competition among airlines serving that country, and that such commissions should properly be negotiated between air carriers and their travel agents, without government interference. Notwithstanding Colombia's actions, it nevertheless appears that the practices reported by American are being applied by the Colombian authorities on a non‑discriminatory basis and apply equally to all carriers in Colombia conducting international services, including Colombian and U.S. carriers.
As to American's petition, for the reasons set forth above, we have decided to affirm the staff's action approving Avianca's request to operate the roundtrip charter flight between Colombia and San Juan. We find that the staff acted properly and in accordance with established practices and policies in reaching its decision. The staff correctly concluded that the matters raised by American could not be resolved in the context of Avianca's request to operate the subject charter flight, and were more appropriately pursued through ongoing U.S. efforts at resolution with the Government of Colombia, through diplomatic channels.
By: Karan Bhatia
OST-02-14057 - US-Colombia Codeshare with Delta
February 10, 2005
Application for Renewal of Codesharing Exemption Authority
Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia, S.A. applies for renewal of exemption authority, pursuant to 49 U.S.C. sections 40109 and 41301, previously granted in this docket to conduct foreign air transportation between the United States and Colombia on a codeshare basis with Delta Air Lines, Inc.
By Notice of Action Taken in this docket on February 17, 2004, the Department authorized Avianca to conduct foreign air transportation, on a codeshare basis only, between currently authorized points in Colombia, via currently authorized U.S. gateways, and Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Denver, Houston, Orlando, Philadelphia, Tampa and Washington, D.C. By Notice of Action Taken in this docket on February 9, 2005, the Department amended this exemption authority to include New York on the list of cities that may be served via currently authorized U.S. gateways on a codeshare basis. Avianca requests renewal of the exemption authority as amended.
Counsel: Zuckert Scoutt, Richard Mathias, 202-298-8660
OST-02-14057 - US-Colombia Codeshare with Delta
February 28, 2005
Re: Request to Amend Original Notice
By Notice of Action Taken - Docket 2003-14057, August 13, 2003, the Department authorized, inter alia, Aerolineas Centrales de Colombia to carry the code of Delta Air Lines between (1) Fort Lauderdale and Bogota, and (2) Miami and the Colombian coterminal points Cali, Cartegena de Indias, and Medellin. The same Notice authorized Aeronaves Nacionales de Colombia to carry Delta’s code between Miami and the Colombian coterminal points Bogota and Barranquilla. Due to the suspension of all services by ACES, its affiliated carrier, AVIANCA, has replaced ACES operations to the United States, including codeshare services with Delta Air Lines. By Notice issued on October 15, 2003, the Department amended the above-referenced Notice to permit AVIANCA, rather than ACES, to carry Delta’s code between Fort Lauderdale and Bogota.
AVIANCA now requests that the Department further amend the original Notice to permit AVIANCA, rather than ACES, to carry Delta’s code between Miami and the Colombian coterminal points Cali, Cartegena de Indias, and Medellin.
Counsel: Zuckert Scoutt, Richard Mathias, 202-973-7917, rdmathias@zsrlaw.com
OST-2002-14057 - Statement of Authorization - Colombia-US Codeshare with Delta Air Lines
Filed February 28, 2005 | Approved March 16, 2005
This Notice amends the statement of authorization granted AVIANCA in the above referenced Docket to permit AVIANCA, rather than ACES, to carry Delta’s code between Miami and the Colombian coterminal points Cali, Cartagena de Indias and Medellin.
By: Office of International Aviation
OST-02-14057 - US-Colombia Codeshare
Filed February 28, 2005 | Date of Action March 18, 2005
Department Action on Application | Word
This Notice amends the statement of authorization granted AVIANCA in the above referenced Docket to permit AVIANCA, rather than ACES, to carry Delta’s code between Miami and the Colombian coterminal points Cali, Cartagena de Indias and Medellin.
By: Paul Gretch
OST-2002-12556 - Designation of Agent
December 21, 2005
Counsel: Zuckert Scoutt, Richard Mathias
OST-2002-14057 - Exemption - Colombia-US
Filed February 10, 2005 | Issued March 21, 2005
Renew exemption from 49 U.S.C. § 41301 to conduct foreign air transportation of persons, property and mail between currently authorized points in Colombia, via currently authorized U.S. gateways, to Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Denver, Houston, Orlando, New York, Philadelphia, Tampa, and Washington, D.C., on a code-share basis only, with Delta Air Lines.
By: Paul Gretch
OST-2002-14057 - US-Colombia Codeshare
March 15, 2006
Application for Renewal of Codesharing Exemption Authority
By Notice of Action Taken in this docket on March 21, 2005, the Department renewed Avianca's authority to conduct foreign air transportation of persons, property, and mail between currently authorized points in Colombia, via currently authorized U.S. gateways, to Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Denver, Houston, Orlando, New York, Philadelphia, Tampa, and Washington, D.C., on a code-share basis only, with Delta.
Avianca applies for renewal of exemption authority to conduct foreign air transportation between the United States and Colombia on a codeshare basis with Delta Air Lines, Inc.
With the Department's approval, Avianca's corporate name has been changed from Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia, S.A. to Aerovias del Continente Americano, S.A.
Counsel: Zuckert Scoutt, Richard Mathias, 202-298-8660
OST-2002-14057 - US-Colombia Codeshare
Filed March 15, 2006 | Issued April 3, 2006
Renew exemption from 49 U.S.C. § 41301 to conduct foreign air transportation of persons, property and mail between currently authorized points in Colombia, via currently authorized U.S. gateways, to Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Denver, Houston, Orlando, New York, Philadelphia, Tampa, and Washington, D.C., on a code-share basis only, with Delta Air Lines.
By: Paul Gretch
Order 2006-6-18
OST-2006-23528 - Violations of 49 USC 41705 and 14 CFR Part 382
Issued and Served June 26, 2006
This order concerns violations by Aerovias del Continente Americano, S.A. of the requirements of 14 CFR Part 382, with respect to filing annual reports detailing disability-related complaints that the foreign air carrier received from passengers in calendar years 2004 and 2005. Part 382 implements the Air Carrier Access Act, 49 U.S.C. 41705, and violations of that part also violate the ACAA. This order directs Avianca to cease and desist from future similar violations of Part 382 and the ACAA and assesses the carrier $10,000 in civil penalties.
By: Rosalind Knapp
OST-2002-14057 - US-Colombia Codeshare with Delta
March 14, 2007
Application for Renewal of Codesharing Exemption Authority
Avianca applies for renewal of exemption authority, pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 40109 and 41301, previously granted in this docket to conduct foreign air transportation between the United States and Colombia on a codeshare basis with Delta Air Lines.
By Notice of Action Taken in this docket on April 3, 2006, the Department renewed Avianca’s authority to conduct foreign air transportation of persons, property, and mail between currently authorized points in Colombia, via currently authorized U.S. gateways, to Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Denver, Houston, Orlando, New York, Philadelphia, Tampa, and Washington, D.C., on a code-share basis only, with Delta.
With the Department’s approval, Avianca’s corporate name has been changed from Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia, S.A. to Aerovias del Continente Americano, S.A.
Counsel: Zuckert Scoutt, Richard Mathias, 202-298-8660
OST-2002-14057 - Exemption - Colombia-US Codeshare with Delta Air Lines
April 4, 2007
Amendment No. 1 to Application for Renewal of Codesharing Exemption Authority
Hereby amends its pending application filed on March 14, 2007 for renewal of exemption authority previously granted in this docket to conduct foreign air transportation between the United States and Colombia on a codeshare basis with Delta Air Lines. The application is for renewal of Avianca's authority to conduct foreign air transportation of persons, property, and mail between currently authorized points in Colombia, via currently authorized U.S. gateways, to Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Denver, Houston, Orlando, New York, Philadelphia, Tampa, and Washington, D.C., on a code-share basis only, with Delta. Avianca amends the application to substitute Salt Lake City for Tampa as one of the authorized codeshare points.
Counsel: Zuckert Scoutt, Richard Mathias, 202-298-8660
OST-2002-14057 - Exemption - Colombia-US Points Codeshare with Delta
Filed March 14, 2007 | Amended April 4, 2007 | Issued May 10, 2007
Renew and amend exemption from 49 U.S.C. § 41301 to conduct foreign air transportation of persons, property and mail between currently authorized points in Colombia, via currently authorized U.S. gateways, to Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Denver, Houston, Orlando, New York, Philadelphia, Salt Lake City, and Washington, D.C., on a code‑share basis only, with Delta Air Lines.
By: Paul Gretch
OST-2003-15898 - Exemption - Bogota-Ft. Lauderdale
September 25, 2007
Application for Renewal of Exemption
Aerovias del Continente Americana, S.A. hereby applies for renewal of its exemption authority to conduct foreign air transportation of persons, property and mail between Bogota, Colombia, and Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. This authority was granted to Avianca when it replaced the previously authorized Bogota-Ft. Lauderdale service of its affiliated carrier, Aerolineas Centrales de Colombia. (NOAT, August 15, 2003, Docket OST-2003-15898) In a related action in Docket OST-2002-14057 on October 15, 2003, the Department amended Avianca's statement of authorization to permit Avianca, rather than ACES, to carry Delta Air Lines' code between Bogota and Ft. Lauderdale for an indefinite period. The exemption authority, however, is a temporary authorization and, due to inadvertence, Avianca has not timely applied for its renewal. Accordingly, Avianca herein requests reinstatement of the exemption authority.
Counsel: Zuckert Scoutt, Richard Mathias, 202-298-8660, rdmathias@zsrlaw.com
OST-2008-0106 - Exemption - Bogota-Dulles
March 14, 2008
Avianca S.A. hereby requests an exemption from U.S.C. § 41301 and such other relief as may be necessary to permit it to engage in foreign scheduled air transportation of persons, property and mail between Bogota, Colombia, on the one hand, and Washington, D.C., on the other. Avianca requests that this exemption authority be granted for a period of at least one year. Avianca intends to begin service on June 12, 2008, and therefore respectfully requests prompt approval of this application so that it may begin marketing these services immediately.
Avianca plans to commence daily nonstop Bogota-Dulles service on June 12, 2008 using A319 equipment.
The Department most recently reviewed Avianca's fitness when it granted it exemption authority on August 15, 2003 in Docket OST-2003-15898 (Bogota-Ft. Lauderdale).
Counsel: Zuckert Scoutt, Richard Mathias, 202-973-7917, rdmathias@zsrlaw.com
OST-2008-0106 - Exemption - Bogota-Dulles
March 20, 2008
This is to advise that Avianca S.A. has completed polling of carrier representatives as to their position on the above-referenced application, filed on March 14, 2008.
No objections were received. Accordingly, Avianca urges that the requested authority be granted as soon as possible.
Counsel: Zuckert Scoutt, Richard Mathias, 202-973-7917, rdmathias@zsrlaw.com
OST-2008-0106 - Exemption - Bogota-Dulles
March 24, 2008
Answer of Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority | Word
The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, proprietor of Washington Dulles International Airport, hereby answers in strong support of the application of Avianca S.A. for an exemption from 49 U.S.C. sec. 41301 and such other relief as may be needed to permit Avianca to inaugurate important new air service between Bogota, Colombia and Washington, D.C. by June 12, 2008.
Linking the nation’s capital to this key South American market is clearly in the public interest, and fully consistent with the letter and spirit of the recent steps toward liberalization of air service between the U.S. and Colombia. Despite the current limitations on air service between the two countries, ties between them are strong and important both economically and geopolitically for both countries.
Counsel: MWAA, Edward Faggen, 703-417-8615, edward.faggen@mwaa.com
OST-2008-0106 - Exemption - Bogota-Dulles
Filed March 14, 2008 | Issued March 25, 2008
Exemption from 49 USC §41301 to permit the applicant to engage in scheduled foreign air transportation of persons, property, and mail between Bogota, Colombia, and Washington, D.C.
By: Paul Gretch
OST-2002-14057 - Statement of Authorization - US-Colombia Codeshare with Delta
May 9, 2008
Application for Codesharing Exemption Authority
Avianca S.A. hereby applies for renewal of its exemption authority pursuant to 49 U.S.C. §§ 40109 and 41301, under which it conducts foreign air transportation of persons, property, and mail between the United States and Colombia pursuant to a code-sharing agreement with Delta Air Lines, Inc. Avianca also requests an amendment of this authority. Avianca's exemption authority for these services, most recently granted by Notice of Action Taken on May 10, 2007, expires on May 10, 2008.
Avianca requests that this authority be amended to remove Orlando as a point to which Avianca operates pursuant to its code-share agreement with Delta.
Counsel: Zuckert Scoutt, Richard Mathias, 202-298-8660, rdmathias@zsrlaw.com
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