Humanitarian Flights to USA from Colombia
 Flights Leaving From:  Bogotá, Cali,Â
United States Embassy Update June 18, 2020
Event: New Humanitarian Flights from Bogotá (July 3, July 5, July 8, July 22, July 29), Cali (July 2), Cartagena (July 7), and Medellin (July 4) to Fort Lauderdale – Operated by Spirit Airlines
He U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce Spirit Airlines will operate additional humanitarian flights.  Five flights will depart from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogotá, on July 3, July 5, July 8, July 22, and July 29.  One flight will depart from Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International Airport (CLO) in Cali, on July 2.  One flight will depart on July 7 from Rafael Núñez International Airport (CTG) in Cartagena.  One flight will depart from José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, on July 4.  All flights arrive at Fort Lauderdale – Hollywood International Airport (FLL) in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.Â
These flights have been made available to allow U.S. citizens and Legal Permanent Residents to return to the United States.  Please contact Spirit Airlines directly for seat availability, reservations, and pricing information.
THESE FLIGHTS CAN ONLY BE BOOKED ONLINE. When booking on Spirit Airlines, you must select ‘one way’ travel to view these flights.
If you are interested in returning to the United States, please take advantage of these flights. The U.S. government cannot guarantee the ability to arrange flights indefinitely. U.S. citizens should return immediately to the United States, unless you are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period.
IMPORTANT:
Due to current travel guidelines in the United States, individuals with visas who have been in Brazil, China, Iran, the United Kingdom (excluding overseas territories outside of Europe), the Republic of Ireland, or the Schengen Area within 14 days prior to the flight will not be allowed to board this flight. U.S. citizens, Legal Permanent Residents, and their immediate family members who are returning home after visiting travel-restricted countries may still reenter by going through a process for enhanced medical screenings at specially designated airports.  For the most current information regarding COVID-19, the May 24 Presidential Proclamation, and its impact on travel to the United States, please visit www.dhs.gov and www.whitehouse.gov.
Onward connections from Fort Lauderdale, Florida are available.
Only support animals registered 48 hours in advance in full compliance with Spirit’s normal policy for support animals will be permitted. For more information, refer to Spirit Airlines support animal policy.Â
Normal services (food service, water fountains, etc.)Â at airports are closed.
Please note that as of May 25 transport permits (salvoconductos) will no longer be necessary to travel to an airport for humanitarian flights.  Instead, travelers should carry a copy of their boarding pass – physical or digital – as well as identification (e.g., cedula or passport).  If a driver is used, the driver should also carry a copy of the traveler’s boarding pass and authorization of the respective humanitarian flight. Drivers will have up to 48 hours to travel to and from the departure airport.  If you encounter difficulties while traveling to the airport, please contact us at ACSBogota@state.gov or (57) 1 275-2000.
 Flights Leaving From:  Bogotá, Cali,Â
United States Embassy Update June 1, 2020
 Event: New Humanitarian Flights from Bogotá (June 13 and June 21), Cali (June 14), Cartagena (June 30), and Medellin (June 20) to Fort Lauderdale – Operated by Spirit Airlines
he U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce Spirit Airlines will operate additional humanitarian flights.  Two flights will depart from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogotá, on June 13 and June 21. One flight will depart on June 14 from Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International Airport (CLO) in Cali.  One flight will depart on June 30 from Rafael Núñez International Airport (CTG) in Cartagena.  One flight will depart on June 20 from José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro.  All flights arrive at Fort Lauderdale – Hollywood International Airport (FLL) in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
 These flights have been made available to allow U.S. citizens and Legal Permanent Residents to return to the United States.  Please contact Spirit Airlines directly for seat availability, reservations, and pricing information.
THESE FLIGHTS CAN ONLY BE BOOKED ONLINE. When booking on Spirit Airlines, you must select ‘one way’ travel to view these flights.
If you are interested in returning to the United States, please take advantage of these flights. The U.S. government cannot guarantee the ability to arrange flights indefinitely. U.S. citizens should return immediately to the United States, unless you are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period.
Due to current travel guidelines in the United States, individuals with visas who have been in Brazil, China, Iran, the United Kingdom (excluding overseas territories outside of Europe), the Republic of Ireland, or the Schengen Area within 14 days prior to the flight will not be allowed to board this flight. U.S. citizens, Legal Permanent Residents, and their immediate family members who are returning home after visiting travel-restricted countries may still reenter by going through a process for enhanced medical screenings at specially designated airports.  For the most current information regarding COVID-19, the May 24 Presidential Proclamation, and its impact on travel to the United States, please visit www.dhs.gov and www.whitehouse.gov.Â
Please note that as of May 25 transport permits (salvoconductos) will no longer be necessary to travel to an airport for humanitarian flights.  Instead, travelers should carry a copy of their boarding pass – physical or digital – as well as identification (e.g., cedula or passport).  If a driver is used, the driver should also carry a copy of the traveler’s boarding pass and authorization of the respective humanitarian flight. Drivers will have up to 48 hours to travel to and from the departure airport.  If you encounter difficulties while traveling to the airport, please contact us at ACSBogota@state.gov or (57) 1 275-2000.
The Department of State has issued a Global Level 4 Health Advisory for COVID-19
Actions to Take:
- Consult the CDC website for the most up-to-date information.
- For the most recent information on what you can do to reduce your risk of contracting COVID-19 please see the CDC’s latest recommendations.
- Visit the COVID-19 crisis page on travel.state.gov for the latest information.
- Visit our Embassy webpage on COVID-19 for information on conditions in Colombia.
- Visit the Department of Homeland Security’s website on the latest travel restrictions to the U.S.
Assistance:
U.S. Embassy Bogota, Colombia
Tel. +57-1-275-2000
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