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We have more and more good news about aviation in our country, but what direct flights are missing to Ecuador?
The Ecuadorian air market begin, after difficult years, to recover and show signs of a growing mark, which makes all of us who are involved in the industry in one way or another optimistic..
As he Quito airport, As the Guayaquil airport, They work hard to attract new routes and airlines, Here we will make a list of those destinations that could be worked on to connect to Ecuador, independent of the city where these flights could have their origin or destination.
the important thing, is to have a country highly connected to the world, which will benefit commercially and tourism all actors, independent of the airport. It should be noted that these destinations are only ideas or potential future projects..
Europe
This continent is one of the main sources of tourists to Ecuador and has several important colonies of Ecuadorians.. Currently connected with 2 European capitals, soon they will be 3, there is the potential of these routes, among other:
Barcelona
Currently, exist 4 airlines flying from Madrid with Iberia, LATAM Ecuador and Air Europa and More Ultra.
In Barcelona there live some 90.000 Ecuadorians, which makes it potentially interesting for any airline seeking to exploit new markets..
frankfurt
A natural aerial destination worldwide, the German airline Condor He already wanted to fly this one 2018 to Quito, but it was suspended, We hope to see you on 2019.
Paris
It will be connected from May with I don't drink 3 weekly flights from Paris to Quito.
Rome or Milan
Throughout Italy there live more than 130.000 Ecuadorians, what could be an attractive destination, plus the tourism potential between both nations.
Definitely, if the Schengen visa requirement is eliminated, Traffic between Ecuador and the European Union will rebound and new connections would occur.
London
Dream, it doesn't cost anything.
istanbul
Let's dream, Turkish Airlines is growing in the region (Türkiye is in both Asia and Europe).
Asia
Talking about Asia is something we have longed for for many years., especially for commercial exchange, plus the tourist potential.
To reach more directly, the aeronautical authorities created a direct airway to Tahiti, what potentially, could cause airlines to begin studies of connecting us.
Personally, I see that Asia is still a very distant destination from the reality of our country, so I won't go deeper, but we could potentially have connections with these countries:
- South Korea
- Japan
- Singapore
- China
middle East
Very similar to the case of Asia, The Middle East is very far away for Ecuador, both for the autonomy of the aircraft and for tourist and commercial interest.
The big airlines of the Middle East have begun to reach Latin America, flying to Colombia, Brazil, Argentina, Brazil, Panama and Chile, so for now, our market is too small to attract them, but it is not too far-fetched to think and dream about it.
Those who could be at a certain moment:
- Qatar
- Saudi Arabia
- United Arab Emirates
North America
The main tourist issuing market to Ecuador, here, we have several options:
Orlando
This destination would be excellent on a seasonal basis, flying only during holiday seasons in the mountains and the coast.
All current traffic is directed to Miami and Fort Lauderadale, but the vast majority of Ecuadorians who visit Florida, They move to Orlando for shopping and attractions, so some 3 O 4 weekly frequencies, it would be very feasible.
The Angels
Attractive for its great connection options to Asia, not having direct flights, The most feasible current options are through Europe. The limiting, the autonomy of airplanes to fly from Ecuador to Los Angeles.
All this, without talking about the colony of Ecuadorians.
Chicago
Tourist attraction and with thousands of connections to the entire United States and Europe.
Newark
An interesting alternative to flights to New York from Tame EP and LATAM Ecuador. Closer for the transfer of the massive colony of Ecuadorians, it would surely be a success, here United Airlines could surprise us, just an idea.
Toronto
With the agreement commercial airline implemented with Canada, flights will begin in December with Air Canada Rouge.
Cancún
Like Orlando, It would be an interesting holiday season destination with about 3 weekly flights. With joint work with tourism wholesalers and operators, I'm sure it would work long term..
The airline Interjet commented his interest in operating this route to Guayaquil.
Dallas
Is route operated and has already closed, but it would be very important for all the connection options that it returns in the future.
Central America
Because of the proximity, low commercial and tourist exchange, very few destinations could be exploited further than Costa Rica. Currently, exists 1 daily flight from Quito and Guayaquil to El Salvador and 8 daily flights to Panama, so we are well covered for now.
About America
Success would be for Ecuador to act as a Hub and have at least one direct flight to all the capitals of South America.
Reality dictates that we are currently connected with only 5 capital directly.
São Paulo
This connection direct resumed with GOL the 27 from December 2018.
Rio de Janeiro
Surely if Sao Paulo takes off and has good results, Rio would be the logical step for any airline to increase connectivity between both countries.
Buenos Aires
Although currently, there is a daily flight LATAM Ecuador to Buenos Aires via Lima, non-stop flights will always be better.
There are several interested parties from Avianca Ecuador, Fly Bondi, We will surely see this direct flight soon.
Cusco
Favorite world tourist destination, that together with Galapagos It would be an interesting tourist connection Cusco – Quito – Galapagos, It sure would be an interesting route..
Medellin
A direct traditional destination that Ecuador lost in recent years, It operated from both Quito and Guayaquil, we hope to see you back soon.
Assumption, Montevideo and La Paz
Little commercial and tourist exchange, so direct flights would help stimulate, But for now, there is no market, but we should aspire to have them.
Caribe
Punta Cana
It is one of the favorite tourist destinations in the Caribbean for Ecuadorians, so some 3 permanent weekly flights, could work without problem.
Havana
This destiny operated Tame for 3 years and had a good job that went down, but with the great migration that exists from Cuba to Ecuador, it would be a flight that could work again, that together with Ecuadorian tourism, could be maintained over time.
Aruba or Curacao
These destinations were already exploited by InselAir before its temporary closure of operations, while it worked with 2 weekly flights to Quito, had an important and interesting demand, so it wouldn't be unreasonable to see it again in the future..
Money is fasting, I did a survey on my social networks, here you can see the answers:
What direct flight from or to #Ecuador it is necessary? If answer is another, leave it in the comments ✈️
— Nicholas Larenas ✈️ (@n_larenas) October 8, 2018
Let's hope over time to see how more than one of the destinations of this "dream" come true., We will surely see them carried out for the benefit of all of Ecuador..
What other direct flight would you add to the list??
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It is time for the flights from Quito to Medellín to return!!
Completely, and there was a plan to do it with Avianca, but they have been left in suspense.
It would also be good that the prices were attractive so that we could always go on trips., that there was an agreement with some countries to enter without a visa, success was, As you say, dreaming costs nothing.
Prices will drop for Ecuadorians, when EcoDelta is removed, will help the entire industry.
Dear Nicholas:
very good post, It is cool to already have the projection of the possible routes and airlines that may already operate in Ecuador. I am more than sure that Qatar Airways, Emirates or Turkish Airlines will at some point take over, whichever of them 3 to operate in the country. In the case of European airlines it is profitable and it is good to know that Air France with Joon will return; The idea is that they stay at least frequently for a few 3 weekly flights. Lufthansa has emphatically said that both Ecuador and Peru lack passengers and that is why it has not yet considered coming.. The idea that Frankfurt managers have is to centralize the operation in Panama and Bogotá, and then whether to gradually expand flights to these two countries. Asian market is not up for discussion, We are connected to Mexico via Aeromexico, thank God, and with stops in Mexico City we can fly to Asia since in recent years Benito Juárez has been filled with Asian airlines that are operating flights to that part of the world, including Aeromexico. Having flights to Mexico City was urgent.
In my opinion, what is very urgently needed is for the following flights to be resumed immediately: DFW con American, EWR con United, MIA with Latam (On this route, the airlines must get their act together because Jetblue became a headache for this route that was traditional and that had almost 3 Daily flights), Los Angeles would be good for Latam to take over, It would be a good strategy for Latam for its subsidiary in Ecuador to operate that route given that it is already done with Lima and Santiago. We do not have direct flights there and the truth is that it is necessary because there is demand. Buenos Aires please….. Non-stop. And where would the Aerolíneas Argentinas project be?????? The final dream….. Toronto with Air Canada!!!!! Three flights a week and with the Boeing 737-8MAX they wouldn't go bad at all. Medellin and Cali….. What happened to Avianca partners?!!!!!
Very good comment, I am sure that some of these routes will be finalized..
Milan would be excellent and the massive traffic of connections coming from Lima and Santiago could be exploited. More flights to the New York area whether JFK or EWR would also be very good.
Strongly agree.
The growth of air traffic and new airlines are a function of the economic attractiveness of the country, of its infrastructure and security for travelers.
Of course, Quito and Guayaquil have made many efforts and publicity to attract more airlines. We must continue working and with more advertising, first attract airlines from nearby destinations, Argentinian airlines, then from Africa Egypt Air to Cairo or South African to Johnnesburg. Europe and Asia are on the right track, Chinese airlines such as Air China already have Airbus A350s or Boeing 787s in their fleets to connect at least Guayaquil and thus avoid height restrictions in Quito.
Hopefully new news soon.