With a view to strengthening connections, Wingo, a local favorite, continues to diversify.
ORANJESTAD - Wingo has reaffirmed its commitment to the Aruban market, expressing great satisfaction with the success of its operations on the island.
Eduardo Lombana, CEO of Wingo in Colombia and representative of COPA Holding (Wingo’s parent company), stated that the airline’s partnership with Aruba has become one of its “longest-term projects” and a “model to follow” in tourism development.
The Aruban delegation—consisting of Minister of Tourism, Labor, and Transport Mr. Wendrick Cicilia; Chief of Staff of the Minister of Tourism, Labor, and Transport, Philippe La Reine; A.T.A. CEO Ronella Croes; CMO Sanju Luidens-Daryanani; Director of Latin America Jordan Schlipken-Croes; and AAA Aviation Business Development Executive Jo-Anne Arends—met with Aruba’s key partners, including airlines, the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Colombia’s Civil Aviation Authority, and others.
Lombana explained that Wingo has systematically expanded its traffic to Aruba and now operates flights from three major Colombian cities: Bogotá, Medellín, and Cali. The airline aims to strengthen these connections further. He emphasized Aruba’s consistency and clear vision, praising the island’s tourism management as an example for other Caribbean destinations. This recognition is particularly meaningful coming from an executive with extensive experience across markets in the region.
Wingo’s success is not limited to Colombian travelers. According to Lombana, 40% of its Aruba traffic comes from local passengers—evidence that Arubans frequently use the airline to travel to Colombia for vacations and other services. He added that Wingo is continuously exploring opportunities to expand connections with Aruba.
When asked about the “secret” behind the route’s success, Lombana pointed to several factors: reliable and punctual service, a passenger-first approach supported by friendly staff, and competitive fares. Low-cost pricing, he noted, remains the airline’s central pillar in attracting and retaining customers.
Lombana concluded by hinting at future expansion plans—details of which cannot yet be disclosed—while reaffirming Wingo’s “excellent” relationship with the Aruba Tourism Authority and expressing strong satisfaction with the binational growth achieved to date.