31b7ff51-5d48-4590-bc90-a4231d5fa18d.pdf UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 6-K REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the month of May, 2016 Commission File Number 001-36142 Avianca Holdings S.A. (Translation of registrant's name into English) Aquilino de la Guardia Calle No. 8, Panama City, Republic of Panama (+507) 205-600

(Address of principal executive offices)

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Bogotá, May 31, 2016

In April 2016 AVIANCA HOLDINGS AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES CARRIED MORE THAN 2.2 MILLION PASSENGERS

In April 2016, Avianca Holdings and its subsidiaries carried 2,233,225 passengers, a 1.2% decrease over the same period in 2015

In April, the subsidiary companies of Avianca Holdings S.A. (NYSE: AVH) (BVC: PFAVH) (*) carried 2,233,225 passengers, a decrease of 1.2% compared to April 2015. Capacity, measured in ASKs (available seat kilometers), increased 6.5%, while passenger traffic, measured in RPKs (revenue passenger kilometers), increased 3.7%. The load factor for the month was 75.0%.

Domestic markets in Colombia, Peru and Ecuador

In April, the subsidiary airlines of Avianca Holdings carried within these markets a total of 1,347,865 travelers, a decrease of 2.4% compared to April 2015. Capacity (ASKs) increased 0.4%, while passenger traffic (RPKs) decreased 1.4%. The load factor for the month was 73.1%.

International markets

In April, the affiliated airlines of Avianca Holdings carried 885,360 passengers on international routes, up 0.8% compared to April 2015. Capacity (ASKs) increased 8.3%, while passenger traffic (RPKs) increased 5.2%. The load factor for the month was 75.5%.

Operational Statistics

Apr-16

Apr-15

L YOY

YTD 2016

YTD 2015

L YOY

Avianca Holdings (Consolidated)

PAX (K)1

2,233

2,260

-1.2%

9,365

8,940

4.8%

ASK (mm)2

3,769

3,540

6.5%

15,273

14,089

8.4%

RPK (mm)3

2,827

2,726

3.7%

11,888

11,058

7.5%

Load Factor4

75.0%

77.0%

-2.0pp

77.8%

78.5%

-0.7pp

Domestic Market

PAX (K)1

1,348

1,382

-2.4%

5,657

5,389

5.0%

ASK (mm)2

813

809

0.4%

3,293

3,184

3.4%

RPK (mm)3

594

603

-1.4%

2,524

2,367

6.7%

Load Factor4

73.1%

74.5%

-1.4pp

76.7%

74.3%

2.4pp

International Market

PAX (K)1

885

879

0.8%

3,708

3,551

4.4%

ASK (mm)2

2,956

2,731

8.3%

11,980

10,905

9.9%

RPK (mm)3

2,233

2,123

5.2%

9,363

8,691

7.7%

Load Factor4

75.5%

77.7%

-2.2pp

78.2%

79.7%

-1.5pp

1 PAX: Passengers carried

2 ASKs: Available Seat Kilometers

3 RPKs: Revenue Passenger Kilometers

4 Load Factor: Represents utilized seating capacity

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Date: May 31, 2016

AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A.

By: /s/ Elisa Murgas Name: Elisa Murgas

Title: General Secretary, Vice- President of Legal Affairs

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