Plus Ultra Líneas Aéreas will temporarily suspend its operations in Colombia starting June 2, 2026, citing high operational costs and a surge in aviation fuel prices. The Spanish carrier pointed to a global increase in fuel costs, doubled in some markets due to the Middle East conflict, combined with Colombia-specific challenges including elevated fuel prices compared to neighboring countries, high taxes, airport fees, and rising structural expenses.
These factors have made routes to Bogotá and Cartagena de Indias unprofitable under current conditions, according to the airline. The suspension affects direct flights from Madrid to both cities, including recent additions like a Saturday direct service to Cartagena and twice-weekly directs to Bogotá with a technical stop in Caracas on the return.
In response, Plus Ultra plans to redirect capacity to other Latin American destinations. It will add a fifth weekly frequency to Caracas from July 6, a seventh to Lima from July 14, and a fifth to Buenos Aires from July 15. Caracas will see four flights from Madrid plus one from Tenerife. The airline currently lists these routes alongside Malabo on its schedule, with adjustments for the summer season starting late March.
Plus Ultra stated it will offer rebooking options, refunds, and solutions compliant with regulations to minimize impact on passengers and staff.