Avianca Airlines Appoints APG as GSA in Japan

Avianca Airlines, Colombia's flag carrier, has chosen APG as its General Sales Agent in Japan.

Under the agreement, APG will provide sales and marketing services for Avianca, as well as full customer and agent support.

“APG is delighted to start working more closely with Avianca,” said Ms Keiko Asano - Managing Director, APG Japan. “Sending Japanese passengers to Avianca’s attractive part of the world is our mission, and we will achieve this by delivering the highest quality of sales, marketing and customer service.”

Avianca has more than 90 routes in its network and offers more than 300,000 weekly seats on flights within the Americas and to Europe.

The airline was also one of the first in Latin America to implement direct connections with IATA's NDC certification.

“The Japanese market has enormous potential for our airline,” said Rolando Damas, Avianca Director NAM, MEX, Asia & Caribbean. “Flying with us, Japanese people have options for up to 90 destinations across Latin America and Europe, which allows them to be in every part of the world in an easy way, with competitive prices and great service. Also, Latin American tourist destinations are more attractive every day for those who search for an exotic, joyful place to vacation with a vibrant cultural offer. We are sure that this cooperation will set the foundations for more connectivity between Japan, Colombia, and Latin America, attracting tourism and new business opportunities for both regions.”

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