Clic Air

Clic Air is a Colombian regional airline formerly known as EasyFly. The carrier was established in 2006 by Alfonso Ávila and other partners under the legal name Empresa Aérea de Servicios y Facilitación Logística Integral S.A. It began commercial operations on October 10, 2007, using a British Aerospace Jetstream 41 and initially linking Bogotá with Barrancabermeja and Arauca. The airline's stated operating concept was to serve intermediate Colombian cities and places that were not well served by the country's larger airlines, using smaller aircraft and a network designed around regional demand rather than high-volume trunk routes. The airline expanded its route map during its first months of operation, adding services from Bogotá to Armenia, Cartago, Yopal, Ibagué and Villavicencio between November 2007 and January 2008. Its aircraft were initially obtained through leasing arrangements, allowing the company to grow without relying solely on direct fleet purchases. Seven aircraft entered the fleet during 2010, and in 2012 the airline opened a second base at Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport in Barranquilla. Its main base remained El Dorado International Airport in Bogotá. EasyFly's fleet strategy later shifted toward ATR turboprop aircraft. The British Aerospace Jetstream 41 left service in 2019, after which the fleet became entirely ATR-based. This supported the airline's role in short- and medium-distance domestic operations, where turboprops can be suitable for regional airports and lower-demand city pairs. Clic Air has also maintained commercial links with larger or specialist aviation companies, including a codeshare agreement with Avianca and an interline agreement with APG Airlines, according to the referenced airline information. The brand changed substantially in 2023 as a result of a naming dispute. EasyGroup, the licensor of the easyJet brand, began legal proceedings in 2018 concerning EasyFly's use of the 'easy' prefix. EasyFly announced on July 8, 2023 that it would adopt the Clic Air name, and the rebrand formally took effect on August 15, 2023. The change separated the airline's public identity from the disputed prefix while preserving its Colombian regional-airline business. Clic Air's operating profile is therefore defined less by international scale than by domestic connectivity. Its value proposition centers on links between Bogotá, regional capitals, intermediate cities and markets that may not attract frequent service from larger jet operators. The airline has experienced operational incidents, including a 2012 hydraulic-fluid event and a 2020 ground collision involving an aircraft and a jet bridge; the available reference material states that no injuries resulted from the 2020 incident. The airline remains active under the Clic Air name, although detailed current ownership, executive leadership, financial information and a complete up-to-date route and fleet listing are not established in the supplied sources.

Clic Air was founded in Colombia in 2006 as EasyFly by Alfonso Ávila and other partners. Ávila had also been among the founders of Aero República in 1992. The new airline was created to operate regional services, particularly connecting intermediate cities and destinations that did not receive substantial service from larger carriers. Its initial aircraft were acquired through leasing arrangements. Commercial operations began on October 10, 2007, with a British Aerospace Jetstream 41 serving routes from Bogotá to Barrancabermeja and Arauca. The airline expanded its initial network between November 2007 and January 2008 with routes to Armenia, Cartago, Yopal, Ibagué and Villavicencio. During 2010, seven aircraft joined the fleet, indicating a period of fleet and network growth. In 2012, EasyFly opened an additional base at Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport in Barranquilla, supplementing its principal base at El Dorado International Airport in Bogotá. The airline later modernized and standardized its fleet around ATR turboprops. The British Aerospace Jetstream 41 was retired in 2019, leaving the carrier with an all-ATR fleet. This aircraft strategy was consistent with its regional mission, as turboprops are commonly used for domestic routes with moderate passenger volumes and for airports where frequency and operating economics are more important than large aircraft capacity. The company encountered a naming dispute after EasyGroup, the licensor of the easyJet brand, initiated legal proceedings in 2018 against EasyFly and EasySky over use of the 'easy' prefix. A 2019 EasyGroup statement indicated that the claim involving the Colombian airline remained active. EasyFly subsequently announced on July 8, 2023 that it would rename itself Clic Air. The new brand officially took effect on August 15, 2023, ending the airline's public use of the EasyFly name. Clic Air continues to operate as a Colombian regional passenger airline. Its commercial relationships include a codeshare arrangement with Avianca and an interline arrangement with APG Airlines, according to the referenced material. Its operating history includes a March 26, 2012 hydraulic-fluid incident involving Flight 8697, which landed without complications at José María Córdova International Airport. On October 15, 2020, Flight 9069, an ATR 42-600 registered HK-5310, collided with a jet bridge at Palonegro International Airport. The available account reports no injuries; explanations discussed in reporting included possible brake failure and an irregular procedure by the pilot. Detailed current ownership, leadership, financial results and a complete current route list are not established by the supplied references.

• 2023

  EasyFly becomes Clic Air

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  The airline announces the new name in July and formally adopts the Clic Air brand on August 15 following the EasyGroup naming dispute.

• 2019

  Jetstream 41 leaves the fleet

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  The airline retires its British Aerospace Jetstream 41, completing a shift to an ATR-based fleet.

• 2012

  Barranquilla base opens

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  EasyFly inaugurates a base at Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport.

• 2010

  Fleet expansion

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  Seven aircraft enter the fleet during the year.

• 2008

  Initial network expansion

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  The carrier adds routes from Bogotá to several Colombian regional destinations, including Armenia, Cartago, Yopal, Ibagué and Villavicencio.

• 2007

  Commercial operations begin

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  The airline begins flying on October 10 with a British Aerospace Jetstream 41, initially serving Bogotá–Barrancabermeja and Bogotá–Arauca.

• 2006

  EasyFly is founded

  [1]Clic Airen.wikipedia.org

  Alfonso Ávila and other partners establish the Colombian regional airline that later becomes Clic Air.

A Colombian regional airline emphasizing domestic connectivity, smaller-city access and service to markets with limited coverage from larger carriers.

• Passenger air transportation · 2007

  Scheduled regional passenger flights

  Clic Air's core offering is scheduled domestic passenger transportation within Colombia. The network is oriented toward intermediate cities, regional capitals and destinations that may receive limited service from larger airlines. Operations are designed around regional aircraft and city pairs where frequency and access are more important than wide-body or high-capacity service.

• Regional aviation · 2019

  ATR regional fleet services

  After operating British Aerospace Jetstream 41 aircraft during its early years, the airline moved to an ATR-only fleet by 2019. These turboprop services support short- and medium-distance domestic flying and allow the carrier to serve regional markets with aircraft sized below those commonly used by major jet operators.

• Airline partnerships

  Partnered connecting itineraries

  The airline has reported a codeshare agreement with Avianca and an interline agreement with APG Airlines. These arrangements can extend the practical reach of Clic Air's domestic regional network by facilitating connections or coordinated itineraries with partner carriers.

• 2018

  Dispute over the EasyFly name

  EasyGroup pursued legal proceedings concerning EasyFly's use of the 'easy' prefix. The dispute was identified as an ongoing claim in a 2019 EasyGroup statement and ultimately preceded EasyFly's decision to adopt the Clic Air name in 2023.

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• 2023

  Rebrand from EasyFly to Clic AirOther

  Background

  EasyGroup had pursued legal proceedings over EasyFly's use of the 'easy' prefix.

  Action taken

  The airline announced the Clic Air name on July 8 and implemented the rebrand on August 15.

  Aftermath

  The carrier continued operating as a Colombian regional airline under the Clic Air identity.

  Source

• 2019

  Move to an ATR-only fleetStrategy

  Background

  The airline had operated British Aerospace Jetstream 41 aircraft during its early development as a regional carrier.

  Action taken

  The Jetstream 41 left the fleet, leaving the airline operating an entirely ATR-based fleet.

  Aftermath

  The change aligned the fleet with the airline's regional turboprop operating model.

  Source

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