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Avianca Fare Classes — What Each Ticket Includes
Avianca Fare Classes — What Each Ticket Includes — Summary
Every Avianca fare brand compared: what is included, what is restricted, and which cheap fare ends up costing more once you add a bag.
Key Travel Facts & Insights
- XS: Includes: A personal item only on many routes.
- M: Includes: Carry-on, checked bag and seat selection.
- Business Class: Includes: Lie-flat seat on 787 aircraft, two checked bags and lounge access.
- Cabins on board: Avianca operates: XS (Basic), S, M, L, Business Class..
XS
Includes: A personal item only on many routes. Watch out for: No carry-on on some itineraries, no checked bag, no changes, no seat selection, and no mileage earning. This is a genuinely restrictive fare — verify what it includes.
M
Includes: Carry-on, checked bag and seat selection. Watch out for: Changes for a fee.
Business Class
Includes: Lie-flat seat on 787 aircraft, two checked bags and lounge access. Watch out for: Narrowbody Business is a recliner.
Cabins on board
Avianca operates: XS (Basic), S, M, L, Business Class.
How fare choice affects baggage
Not included on XS fares on many routes — this is unusual and is the detail that catches travellers out. Included from S upward. Charged on XS and S; included on M and above.
How fare choice affects changes
XS is non-changeable. S and M change for a fee; L changes free plus fare difference.
Avianca fare classes explained — common questions
What is the cheapest Avianca fare and what does it exclude?
XS. Includes: A personal item only on many routes. Restriction: No carry-on on some itineraries, no checked bag, no changes, no seat selection, and no mileage earning. This is a genuinely restrictive fare — verify what it includes.
Which Avianca fare includes a checked bag?
Charged on XS and S; included on M and above.
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