As of August 6, Taca Airlines will operate a direct flight between Havana and El Salvador, three times a week, using a 120-passenger A319 aircraft.

Danilo Correa, the AviancaTaca Regional Sales Director for Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean, said: "This new flight will strengthen tourism and trade relations between the two countries and allows connection options for other major markets in the region. It therefore meets the needs of our customers. In this context we are pleased to offer this new flight. "

Additionally, the airline will operate a new route between San Jose - Havana, going up from four times a week to five and on the Lima - Havana route, from five to six, according to an article in prensalibre.com.

Source: AviancaTaca

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