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08-28-20 06:22 #38988
Posts: 1077Originally Posted by Voyajer1 [View Original Post]
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08-28-20 05:56 #38987
Posts: 545Avianca Starting flights on September 7, Nine National destinations
This is good news is the Colombian Airline industry is ramping up, getting ready for business. Unfortunately, don't expect international flights till November. Here is the article: https://www.pulzo.com/nacion/avianca...embre-PP959633.
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08-28-20 04:58 #38986
Posts: 471More encouraging news
We can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel.
https://colombia.as.com/colombia/202...77_274030.html
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08-28-20 04:41 #38985
Posts: 471Originally Posted by MarquisdeSade1 [View Original Post]
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08-28-20 03:16 #38984
Posts: 101Center of the Centro universe
Found this picture on my phone from one of my previous trips, and exploring the Centro area.
I believe it is from around December 2019. It feels like a lifetime ago.
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08-28-20 03:07 #38983
Posts: 101Colombia Insurance Question
Assuming that travel to Colombia from USA is possible in the next few months. I think it might be wise to buy health insurance coverage in Colombia for the trip, instead of trying to depend on coverage from outside Colombia and trying to deal with coverage / acceptance etc.
Can anyone post the health insurance information available in Colombia for visitors. I think a compilation of insurance information and options would be a great resource for making travel plans.
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08-28-20 01:53 #38982
Posts: 3274More good news, I got this email from Wingo Air
Hello,
It has been about 6 months in which we have all had to pause our life, as we knew it, to adapt to a new reality that has made us more supportive, empathetic and resilient. But it is time to return to fly high and resume those plans to explore the world!
Therefore, today we are very happy to be able to tell you that, as of September 3, 2020, Wingo takes off again to fly, initially, through the skies of Colombia and, we hope very soon, by those of the entire region with our unique combination of always safe flights, low prices, flexibility and good vibes. So pack your suitcase again and get ready to take care of yourself, but without stopping living.
During those months ashore, we have not rested for a single moment and we have prepared for this great day that we were looking forward to with great anxiety:
1. We design robust biosecurity and cleaning protocols to guarantee your safety and that of your family.
2. As a guarantee of our commitment to you, ICONTEC granted us its CheckIn Certified quality seal and the Certification in Biosafety Operations, after an exhaustive evaluation of our processes.
3. We renew all the circulation systems and high-efficiency air filters of our aircraft so that you breathe air up to 99.9% free of viruses and bacteria during all our flights.
4. We designed a unique line of uniforms for our crews that includes textiles with repellency technology that prevents fluid transfer, further raising the level of protection for everyone on our aircraft.
5. We created a new boarding model that will allow us to avoid crowds when you fly with us.
6. We became even more flexible and therefore decided to always include a free date change when you buy a ticket at Wingo.
7. We have all trained ourselves to take care of you and take care of ourselves because #We only think about flying.
And for that reason, we now count the days to meet again from September 3. Initially we will operate flights between Bogotá and Cartagena, but we are confident that together we will continue to overcome the pandemic so that the authorities of the region reopen their borders and we can fly together again to the best destinations in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Wingo will continue to be there for you because the violet tone that characterizes our good vibes takes the skies again.
See you on board very soon.
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08-28-20 01:33 #38981
Posts: 3274Originally Posted by Luminus [View Original Post]
One of my chicas sent me a similar link. It looks like Colombia is getting ready to open up. Now they have to get things set up with the airlines and the like, but it looks like it is going to happen pretty soon. If the Colombian Department of Health is on board, unless things change drastically, my bet is that we will see a few flights open up this month, and I am shocked that this is happening.
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08-28-20 01:23 #38980
Posts: 316Originally Posted by Knowledge [View Original Post]
2. Proof. Likely a negative PCR test within 48-72 hours of departure. 5 minute rapid tests from Abbott will be out in September, and the government just acquired 150 million of them. I'm also guessing that based off the statement from the transport minister that testing may be done on arrival, what kind of testing and how fast that would be, I do not know. It's reasonable to assume it follows the model of how other countries are doing this and more are leaning on the side of rapid testing or requiring a negative before departure to avoid doing the 14-day quarantine. I mean, that's just a trip killer anyways. We shall see what the days to come reveal.
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08-28-20 00:33 #38979
Posts: 81Fuel to the fire
I don't know how reputable this source is but I've just read this:
https://www.infobae.com/america/colo...tYvXJoLzUqF5LI
As always use the info as you will.
For me, I am holding off, I'm hoping for Nov-Dec but I'm willing to wait, I've got a few I've lasso'd that keep me entertained on Whatsapp.
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08-27-20 23:18 #38978
Posts: 4040That did not answer either of my questions but thank you for responding anyway.
Originally Posted by Kafka [View Original Post]
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08-27-20 22:39 #38977
Posts: 469No
Originally Posted by SlapShot10 [View Original Post]
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08-27-20 21:57 #38976
Posts: 2579For people like me, who are dying to get back
Originally Posted by SJobs [View Original Post]
But I don't write about it on here, over and over and over and over.
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08-27-20 21:21 #38975
Posts: 917Slapsmart
You just made my point duh. As long as humanitarian flights are running means comercials are not. When commercial starts there will be no need for humanitarian flights.
Originally Posted by SlapShot10 [View Original Post]
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08-27-20 19:43 #38974
Posts: 335Originally Posted by Blakman [View Original Post]
The other countries part is a grey area, but like SJobs said, it would be a big gaping wet loophole for a guy like him that is willing to do whatever it takes to get back to paradise.
Really though, are we to assume that just because the US is offering humanitarian flights, that the Colombian government will have to wait until after the ultimate-scheduled flight to announce there will be international commercial flights? That sounds like an infinite amount of time, because the US has the responsibility to continue to offer those flights until normal commercial / tourism flights are available. Chicken or the egg. I would take the over on. 5 humanitarian flights being cancelled in conjunction with an announcement about commercial travel opening. Stay tuned, this is riveting stuff!
Has anyone been to centro this week? Any changes in the crowd / vibe as all this news has been coming out?