Avianca is a prominent airline in Latin America and holds the distinction of being one of the oldest airlines in the world. It was originally founded in Colombia in 1919, making it the second oldest airline globally (after KLM). The name "Avianca" is an acronym for "Aerovías del Continente Americano."
Avianca has undergone various changes and expansions throughout its long history. Initially starting with domestic flights in Colombia, it later expanded its routes to cover many destinations within South America and eventually branched out to North America, Europe, and other regions worldwide.