Flybondi Secures Authorization for Flights to Bolivia |

Bolivia's General Directorate of Civil Aeronautics (DGAC) confirmed it granted authorization for Argentine low-cost carrier Flybondi to commence international operations into the country. José García, Director of the DGAC, announced on Wednesday, May 1, 2025, that the airline successfully navigated the five phases of the certification process required for such services. During a press conference, García elaborated that Flybondi "has now fully completed the five phases, including the demonstration phase," further noting that "their schedule will simply be approved based on fleet availability." This approval positions Flybondi, which operates a fleet primarily composed of Boeing 737-800 aircraft, to become the twelfth international airline serving Bolivia. It will join carriers such as Aerolíneas Argentinas, Air Europa, Avianca, Copa Airlines, LATAM (Chile and Perú), Gol, Aercaribe, Conviasa, and Paranair in the Bolivian market. Currently, the air link between Bolivia and Argentina features Aerolíneas Argentinas operating two weekly flights connecting Buenos Aires' Aeroparque (AEP) with Santa Cruz de la Sierra (VVI). Boliviana de Aviación (BoA) also serves the route, flying into Buenos Aires' Ezeiza International Airport (EZE) three times per week from Cochabamba (CBB) and twelve times per week from Santa Cruz de la Sierra (VVI). Flybondi's entry promises to introduce a low-cost option on these routes, potentially stimulating demand and competition. The DGAC director also provided updates on other carriers seeking access to the Bolivian market. Dominican low-cost airline Arajet, which initiated its application in 2024, continues its certification process and is currently in Phase 4, with only the Demonstration Phase remaining before potential approval. Regarding domestic aviation, García highlighted the progress of two new Bolivian companies. We have the new entrants which would be Andina Airlines," advancing through Phase 2 of certification, and "the company Go Airlines, which is in Phase 1," he explained. The commencement of operations for both airlines depends on securing aircraft. García mentioned that one prospective operator, presumed to be Andina Airlines, "is considering operating with the CRJ Bombardier aircraft" and has presented the necessary documentation, pending completion of its certification period. These potential newcomers would compete alongside established domestic operators: state-owned Boliviana de Aviación (BoA), Ecojet, TAMEP (Military Air Transport), and Transportes Aéreos Bolivianos (TAB), the latter primarily focused on cargo but mentioned by the source in the domestic context. When queried about potential start dates for these new airlines, García suggested timelines are contingent on completing their certifications under Bolivian Aeronautical Regulation (RAB) 121. He considered that "it might be that they begin operating from June onwards," coinciding with the start of the peak travel season, or alternatively "for the high season period beginning at the end of the year, in November." According to the DGAC Director, "these two periods are very promising for the entry of new operators. Finally, García reported an application from an additional operator focused on international air cargo. Total Logistics is identified as a "new entrant focusing more on international routes with air cargo." The company intends to establish services between Brazil and the Bolivian cities of Santa Cruz de la Sierra and Cochabamba, explicitly targeting the transport needs of the poultry sector.

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