Regional Express Américas
ColombiaAbout the airline
Regional Express Américas (IATA: EX, ICAO: 5AH) is a Colombian regional airline founded in 2018 and operating as Avianca Express since 2020. Based in Bogotá at El Dorado International Airport, it specializes in short-haul regional flights across Colombia using modern turboprops.
Fleet
Regional Express Américas (IATA: EX, ICAO: 5AH) is a Colombian regional carrier that commenced operations on March 1, 2019. Founded in December 2018, the airline has legally operated under the name Avianca Express since February 2020 as part of the Avianca Group.
The airline operates from two main hubs: El Dorado International Airport in Bogotá and Palonegro International Airport in Bucaramanga. As an affiliate of Star Alliance, Avianca Express connects regional Colombian cities with convenient schedules, serving both leisure and business travelers on routes where larger aircraft are not required.
The fleet consists of ATR 72-600 turboprop aircraft, modern regional jets optimized for short-haul operations. These 68–72-seat planes are fuel-efficient and well-suited to Colombia's geography, offering reliable service on regional networks while maintaining the operational standards expected from a Star Alliance partner.