Interview: The plans and results of Copa Airlines in Ecuador

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Interview: the plans and results of Copa Airlines in Ecuador during what was the years 2017 and how the market has responded so far this year 2018.

UPDATE 23/07/2018:

Copa Airlines was authorized to fly until 5 daily flights to Quito and Guayaquil from Panama:

In a new exclusive interview, We talk to Miguel Reyes, General Manager of Copa Airlines in Ecuador who carries 15 years at the airline. Where we talk about the airline's news, the results 2017 on the routes to Quito and Guayaquil and what is expected for this year 2018 in the operation in Ecuador of the Panamanian airline.

The interview

You can see the full interview by following this link. https://youtu.be/iypusoDn8LQ or watching it below (raise the volume):

Key points

• Year 2017 It was a year of very good results for Copa Airlines in general terms.
• The airline operates 75 destinations in 31 countries.
• Cup has 8 daily frequencies to Ecuador, 4 here Toy 4 to Guayaquil.
• The airline is one of the most important in operation in Ecuador and the idea is to continue growing.
• the policy of Open skies will allow us to continue growing.
• In August of this year the new Boeings begin to fly 737 MAX up to years 2022.
• The fleet will continue to grow to operate at 3 new destinations this year Salvador de Bahia, Fortress and Barbados.
• Guayaquil slightly surpassed Quito for the first time in passenger traffic for Copa Airlines.
• The preferred destination for Ecuadorians from the Panama HUB is the State of Florida, OAnother important destination for Ecuadorians is Mexico.
• Copa Airlines flies to Tampa, Orlando, Miami y Fort Lauderdale.
• The 2018 started on the goal for the Ecuadorian market with about the 7% from last year.
• The airline will look for the 2019 more presence in Ecuador since it is option number 1 in the Ecuadorian market.
• Manta was part of Copa Airlines' plans, but the earthquake complicated this route.
• Cuenca has also been studied on several occasions, but its conditions restrict its operation.
• The moment Cuenca improves its track, The next day Copa Airlines will be flying to that destination.
• Open Skies are a big leap for Ecuador.
• Ecuador's airports must be ready for the growth that these policies would generate.
• The airline has agreements with Lufthansa, Air France, Turkish and others that are fed with the Ecuadorian market.
• It is possible that this year the fifth frequency will return to Quito and Guayaquil from Panama.
• This year 2018 the airline complies 25 years operating in Ecuador.

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