Economy

This Was Spirit Airlines' Route to Bankruptcy: Nearly 60,000 Passengers Daily Affected

The last Spirit Airlines flight took off on May 1 from Detroit, United States, and landed in Dallas at 1:08 a.m. yesterday. That journey symbolized the definitive closure of the airline, which operated for 34 years in the global market and now joins the list of ultra-low-cost companies that have financially collapsed in the commercial airline universe.

Unchanged: Bank of the Republic kept interest rates at 9.5%

How to send your resume to the Bank of the Republic? Photo: César Melgarejo - El Tiempo

This is the Colombian beauty brand that is arriving in shopping centers in vending machines

The traditional model of shopping in physical stores is changing, and the beauty sector is no exception.

Bogotá launches seven free programs to strengthen the social economy

The Institute for Social Economy (IPES) announced that during May, the broadest training offer of the first half of 2026 will be launched in Bogotá: seven free programs aimed at informal vendors, market square merchants, and their families.

Avianca offers return options to passengers affected by Spirit Airlines bankruptcy

Colombian airline Avianca announced this Saturday that it will offer free return options to passengers affected by the closure of Spirit Airlines, after the US company announced the cessation of its operations. "Given the situation Spirit Airlines is going through, Avianca makes its route network and available seats available to the authorities and affected passengers..."

Oviedo's harsh criticism of Petro's 'advice' to buy electric vehicles amid rising gasoline prices

Juan Daniel Oviedo - Gustavo Petro Photo: @johnperez.23 Portafolio - Presidency

Power Outages This Sunday, May 3rd in These Atlántico Municipalities

Air-e Intervenida announced that technical personnel will carry out work at the Sabanagrande substation this Sunday, May 3rd, between 5:00 AM and 5:00 PM.

Trump Administration and Airlines Agree on Aid Plan for Spirit Customers and Employees

The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump took a step this Saturday by announcing aid for Spirit passengers and employees, after the airline announced the cessation of operations after failing to reach an agreement for a government bailout that would inject the money it needed to continue flying. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy informed in a statement that after conversations with American Airlines, United, Delta, JetBlue, Southwest, Allegiant, Frontier, Avelo and Breeze, it was agreed to provide support in various ways to passengers of Spirit, a low-cost airline.

$722 Billion Investment in Cartagena's Locality 1: Highlighted Works

Cartagena's Locality 1, Historic and Northern Caribbean, is the focus of a significant investment by Mayor Dumek Turbay's administration, with 164 projects and over $722 billion in resources allocated for 2024-2025.

Airbus supports the idea of a hub in Caracas and shows optimism for Venezuela

At the Wings of Change Americas conference, airlines showed the potential for Caracas to become a new hub for the region, an idea that Airbus supports. In conversation with "El Aéreo", Arturo Barreira, president of Airbus for the Americas, highlighted Venezuela's potential, although he noted that there are still significant challenges to overcome. [...]

Virtual Vehicle Fair in Bogotá Seeks to Accelerate Tax Payment and Consolidate Revenue Before Deadlines

The deadline to pay vehicle tax is approaching. Photo: Juan Bautista - CEET

PDVSA seeks partners after production rebound and opening to private sector, but doubts about Venezuela's future persist

With the tutelage of the United States, the easing of sanctions, and the signing of new agreements with major international oil companies, Petróleos de Venezuela (Pdvsa) has managed to increase its daily production; however, the persistent lack of confidence in the South American country continues to weigh on investors. By El Tiempo During his intervention at the beginning of the [...]