The worst airline I have ever traveled with. They will try to rip you off anyway they can. They asked for additional 150 USD per person on the check-in counter, just because we are not Ecuadorian. This was never stated on the app where I purchased my ticket. It is apparently stated in a very small boxif when you buy a ticket their website. The check-in lady even refused to give our passports back until we pay the 150 USD fee. The food on the plane is the bare minimum, some salty crackers and water.

On November 20th,2019 I traveled on AV FLT #456 from Quito, Ecuador through El Salvador FLT#522 to LAX.I have a few concerns. On FLT#522, a five hour flight, the passengers placed their used toilet paper in piles around the toilet. If passengers can not read Spanish/English the flight crew should make an announcement that toilet paper can be placed in the toilet. Secondly, in preparation for landing, seats were not required to be in an upright position nor were tray tables or belongings stored away. When I retrieved my bag in LAX it was wrapped in plastic. When I went to unwrap the bag at the Southwest counter it was soaked through with what felt like HYDRAULIC FLUID or lubricant. I took pictures and called Avianca to file a report immediately. I later filed Avianca's form and attached pictures, clearly, documenting the damage to the bag and contents. Today, 12/14/2019, I receive an email from Avianca. Basically, when your bags are in their care they are not going to take responsibility for damage done to them. I have flown all over the world and never encountered such lax safety standards and unethical behavior. Be safe and fly another airline.

Nice, clean aircraft. Friendly, helpful, and attractive flight crews. On-time service. Even a lunch on a short (1 hour 20 minute) flight mid-day. I was impressed.