Laser Airlines recently started offering non-stop flights between Caracas (CCS) and Bogotá (BOG) from June this year. The company’s services in Colombia’s capital were last operational in March 2020 and had been suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic crisis.
Laser, a Venezuelan airline, is among the companies authorized by Aeronáutica Civil to fly between Venezuela and Colombia. The revival of this route is anticipated to boost tourism and commerce between both neighboring nations. In this segment, Laser will compete with Turpial Airlines and Satena.
As per data from Aviacionline, derived through Aerocivil statistics, 152,401 passengers were transported in 2019 with a 67% occupancy rate and 1,914.1 tons of cargo between Bogotá and Caracas.
«The Caracas-Bogotá route attracts a high demand from clients of both nations, making it highly appealing for business, leisure, or family visit travellers. Given these factors, we predict a high occupancy rate for the initial thrice-weekly flights, which we plan to increase to daily flights soon,» stated René Cortés, Executive Vice President of Laser Airlines.
«While our primary focus is the link between the two capitals, our mid-term plans include the inclusion of the Maracaibo-Bogotá-Maracaibo route, which also represents a traditional and high-demand route,» added Cortés.
Laser’s Flight Schedule to Colombia
The new schedule comes into effect on June 12, 2023.
- Caracas – Bogotá Flight QL 2980: CCS 08:25 – BOG 09:05 on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Sundays.
- Bogotá – Caracas Flight QL 2981: BOG 10:15 – CCS 12:55 on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Sundays.
These flights will be operated by McDonnell Douglas MD-83 aircraft, with 137 seats available for booking. Promotional fares start at $204 USD each way.
Laser Airlines has been expanding its international services and recently began operations at its new hub in La Romana, Dominican Republic. This will offer customers more efficient connections and renewed flights to the Netherlands Antilles with a direct connection to Curacao, as well as flights to Santo Domingo, Panama – Tocumen, and soon to Bogotá.
The company’s domestic network includes flights to Barcelona, Caracas, El Vigía, La Fría, Maracaibo, Porlamar, and Puerto Ordaz.
