Get ready! This is how the airspace closure works in Bogotá

The Colombian Aerocivil announced that As part of preparations for Independence Day celebrations, airspace over Bogotá will be temporarily closed on two key occasions: July 17 and 20.. These closures, Scheduled to last between one and one and a half hours, they could have a significant impact on flight schedules scheduled for those days..

According to official information, The airspace closure on Wednesday the 17th will be from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm, while on Saturday the 20th it will be from 11:00 am to 12:30 pmThe measure is implemented to facilitate the traditional aerial review organized by the Colombian Air Force, a prominent event in the country’s festivities.

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Aerocivil has urged passengers with flights scheduled during these times to review their itineraries and, if necessary, contact their airlines to arrange possible changes. In an official statement, the aeronautical authority expressed its gratitude to air operators for promptly informing users about these measures, seeking to minimize the impact.

“The provision has been communicated well in advance to air operators, however, it is crucial that passengers check directly with the airline where they purchased their tickets to obtain updated information,” said an Aerocivil spokesperson.

In addition, during periods of airspace closure, drone operations will be prohibited in the affected area as an additional security measure.

On the other hand, the Superintendency of Transport recently reported a considerable number of PQRDs (Petitions, Complaints, Claims and Reports) related to problems with overbooking of flights. From the beginning of 2023 until the end of June, more than 17,000 PQRDs were registered, of which 92 were specifically related to overbooking. Superintendent Ayda Ospina highlighted that the entity carried out nearly 5,000 intermediations in air terminals to resolve these problems.

“It is crucial that airlines have effective protocols to handle situations such as overbooking, cancellations or no-shows by passengers,” stressed Ospina, who also announced the Superintendency’s willingness to offer personalized attention through its regional offices distributed in 26 airports in the country.

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With these measures, the authorities seek to guarantee both safety and efficiency in air transport during the independence festivities, while protecting the rights of users against possible operational inconveniences.