JetSmart announces new routes from Bogotá to Bucaramanga and Cúcuta

Low-cost airline JetSmart revealed plans to connect Bogotá with Bucaramanga and Cúcuta, starting operations in June. The announcement occurred at the Vitrina Turística de Anato 2026 in Corferias. These routes aim to expand air services in regions with significant potential.

JetSmart, a low-cost airline, announced the launch of two new domestic routes in Colombia. The Bogotá-Bucaramanga connection will start on June 2, with 14 weekly frequencies and over 5,200 seats available. Meanwhile, the Bogotá-Cúcuta route will begin on June 4, providing 10 weekly services and 3,348 seats.

The announcement took place during the Vitrina Turística de Anato 2026, held at Corferias in Bogotá. Mario García, JetSmart's Country Manager in Colombia, stated: "Bucaramanga and Cúcuta symbolize our commitment to regions with extraordinary potential that need more efficient air services. Reaching Santander and strengthening our operations in Norte de Santander is a clear sign of our roadmap in Colombia: expanding where there is real demand, showing that operational efficiency is the best way to energize the market".

In 2025, JetSmart achieved a 14% market share, carrying over eight million passengers since arriving two years ago, with a 96% year-over-year growth. The company operates with 12 Airbus A320neo aircraft and a network of 21 routes across 11 domestic destinations, including these new links. Regionally, it has 54 aircraft, more than 80 routes, and has transported 50 million passengers.

Víctor Mejía, Chief Commercial Officer of JetSMART Airlines, added: "our regional integration into IATA and the Iosa certification validate that we operate under the highest international standards of safety and technical rigor. We continue building an airline that connects South America with a long-term vision and absolute reliability".

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Airport scene illustrating new 2026 nonstop airline routes connecting US, UAE to global destinations.
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Major airlines including Alaska, American, Delta, JetBlue, United, Starlux, Air Arabia, and Southwest have revealed plans for new nonstop international flights starting in 2026. These routes connect various U.S. and UAE cities to destinations in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, the Caribbean, and Central America. The expansions aim to enhance travel options for leisure and business passengers.

Marita Sánchez, Iberia's country manager in Colombia, highlighted the potential for up to 760,000 passengers on the Colombia-Spain route in 2026. The airline operates three daily flights from Bogotá to Madrid and aims to strengthen its foothold in the local market. Sánchez shared these goals at the Vitrina Anato 2026.

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The HotelDO platform released an analysis on Colombian travel patterns, showing that 43% of reservations are for couples, ahead of the Vitrina Turística de Anato 2026 in Bogotá. The report highlights growth in beach destinations for Semana Santa and a year-over-year increase in bookings. Experts note benefits for tourism and related sectors.

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Bogotá's Instituto Distrital de Turismo (IDT) and Seguros Sura have signed a partnership to provide health services to international tourists, particularly those on extended layovers at El Dorado Airport. This initiative is part of the StopOver Bogotá strategy, allowing travelers to extend their stay up to 48 hours without extra ticket costs. The goal is to position the capital as a competitive destination for health tourism in Latin America.

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