Avianca El Salvador Airlines (TACA Airlines)

About Avianca El Salvador Airlines

Transportes Aéreos del Continente Americano, formerly known as TACA International, is operating as Avianca El Salvador Airlines (TA). Headquartered in San Salvador, it is the flag carrier of El Salvador. El Salvador International Airport is its major hub and Avianca El Salvador flights are operated mainly from here. Furthermore, the airline is owned by Kingsland Holding, and it is one of the seven national branded airlines in the Avianca Group of Latin American Airlines.

Fleet

The airline offers 37 Avianca El Salvador flights per week globally. The fleet size of Avianca El Salvador Airlines (TA) is 14, made out of Airbus. Here is a list of aircraft owned by the airline.

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Cancellation and Refund Policy

Avianca El Salvador (TA) is constantly updating its Cancellation and Refund policy to keep it flexible and convenient for the passengers. You do not have to worry about the last-minute cancellation cost with an Avianca El Salvador (TA) flight reservation. Under the Avianca El Salvador cancellation policy, you can cancel your flight and claim a full refund under the following conditions:

• As per Avianca El Salvador 24 hour cancellation policy, the airline offers free cancellation within 24 hours of booking if your flight’s departure is at least 7 days later at the time of booking.
  Note: The 24-hour cancellation policy may apply when you book tickets from the United States.
• If you cancel a flight a few hours before the departure and if the flight was booked not more than a week before, you are required to pay a penalty that will depend on the fare rule of the airlines.
• The passengers can cancel their Avianca El Salvador flights only if the booking is made from its official website, customer support, or concerned airport counters.
• You may not be eligible for a refund if you cancel a non-refundable ticket within 30minutes before departure.
• The passengers with non-refundable tickets will only get the tax portion as a refund.
• Avianca El Salvador (TA) has made some changes in its cancellation policy due to Covid-19. On some routes, passengers are eligible for a full refund or reschedule the service if the journey is canceled due to sickness or Covid-19 protocols.

Refund Policy

• As per Avianca El Salvador (TA) flight cancellation refund policy, the passenger is eligible for a refund if the flight is canceled within 24 hours from booking. The refund will be generated back to the original source of the payment.
• If you have a non-refundable ticket, you are required to pay a penalty for both domestic and international flights.
• If you have a refundable flight ticket, and you cancel it before departure, you will be reimbursed on your original mode of transaction.
• If cancellation is made within 24 hours, the refund will be credited within 7-10 working days. And, in case the payment is delayed, you can get in touch with the airline’s customer support.
• Passengers affected by the flight cancellation due to severe weather conditions or government travel restrictions can claim a full refund.

Baggage Policy

The baggage policy of Avianca El Salvador Airlines (TA) allows one piece of carry-on baggage and one personal item bag for all the classes with a maximum weight of 22 lbs. Moreover, the 3 dimensions of wheeled or non-wheeled bags should not exceed 

55 cm x 35 cm x 25 cm.

Note- The personal item bag is considered as the handbag, laptop bag or suitcase.

Checked Baggage Allowance

Carry on Baggage

• Maximum Weight-  23lbs 
• Maximum Dimensions- 55 cm×35 cm×25 cm (Height, length, and width), including wheels and handles.

Checked Baggage

• Maximum Baggage Weight:
  • Economy Class: 50lbs
  • Business Class: 70lbs
    
• Maximum Dimension: 158 dimensional centimeters, equivalent to the sum of the external dimensions (height, length, width).

Additional Baggage

You can add the additional baggage (which is not included in your rate) to your reservation. The standard measurement of the extra luggage is 158 linear centimeters, equivalent to the sum of the external dimensions (height, length, width) with a maximum weight of 50lbs per piece.

Special Baggage

Under some circumstances, passengers can carry special baggage (sports kit, baby and orthopedic items, instruments and works of art, firearms, food, and others).

To carry Firearms, passengers must have to submit the required documentation.

Baggage Allowance for Domestic Flights within Colombia

Baggage Allowance for International Flights to/from The USA, Mexico, Canada, and Spain

Baggage Allowance for International Flights to/from Latin America

Carry-on Baggage for Infants

• If traveling with an infant under the age of two on your lap, then you can bring an additional standard item of hand luggage on board to carry the infant’s belongings.
• If you require a seat to be occupied by your baby, you must purchase the ticket.
• Only 2 children per person are allowed on board, and you can carry only one infant in your arms.

Carry-On Pets

Avianca El Salvador (TA) allows cats, small dogs, birds with valid health and rabies vaccination certificates. It must weigh 22lbs, including the weight of the case. However, they should be kept inside a ventilated, water-proof fabric carrier to comfortably stand and sleep and fit under the seat in front.

Booking Fee

The booking fee for Avianca El Salvador flight booking varies depending on the destination, class, date, type of baggage, and check-in type.

Check-in and Verification

• Avianca El Salvador (TA) offers you an online check-in option where you can check your flight departure terminal, print out your boarding pass and e-ticket from the comfort of your home. 
• The web check-in opens up 24 hours prior to your departure date. The web check-in rules for this airline are varied by airports and countries. 
• Moreover, you can also print your boarding pass at the offline check-in kiosk counter, no later than 45 minutes prior scheduled departure.

In-Flight Entertainment

• Traveling via Avianca El Salvador flights (TA) provides you with a whole package of entertainment. However, it is only available for flights longer than 3 hours. 
• The Avianca El Salvador (TA) aircraft are covered with seatback screens and wi-fi access to make your journey impeccable. You can watch your favorite movie or listen to music for an incredible journey.
• Blankets will be provided only on flights to Europe and night flights longer than 5hours.

Avianca El Salvador Airlines In-Flight Meal

The meal is available only on some flights where food and beverages will be served in individual packages.

Customer Support

Passengers traveling on an Avianca El Salvador (TA) flight can call on the customer support number 503 – 22678888 or visit the website https://www.avianca.com/otr/en/can-we-help-you/contact-us/ for any query or Avianca El Salvador Airlines manage booking issue.

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