According to Avianca's commercial director in the region, Danilo Sepulveda, El Salvador receives 1.3 million passengers every year, therefore with the arrival of these new frequencies, the number will increase by 120,000 users in one year. "We are targeting variable segments and in part the business management philosophy is to look for something integrated into different segments," he said.

Elmundo.com.sv reports: "The entry of the new flights will be gradual: In mid-September, 28 of them will start, while 25 more will be added on November 15. The remaining seven will be operational from December 6 ... ". These flights will increase the connectivity to destinations such as America, Europe, Brazil and the Caribbean.

Furthermore, Avianca announced a new direct flight from El Salvador to Chicago, in the U.S., which will start operating on 17 September, becoming the 12th flight to that country, with a frequency of four flights per week. "This operation will be stepped up two months later to daily flights," said Sepulveda.

Source: elmundo.com.sv

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