Avianca Flight 244: Emergency Landing in Barranquilla Due to Medical Emergency

Avianca Flight 244: Emergency Landing in Barranquilla Due to Medical Emergency

Barranquilla, Colombia – An Avianca flight traveling from Bogotá to New York City was forced to build an emergency landing at the Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport in Barranquilla on Thursday evening, March 12, 2026, due to a medical emergency involving a passenger. The incident prompted the flight crew to activate an emergency alert, prioritizing the … Read more