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Ecuador became the first country to About America to which American Airlines returns to operate after government restrictions due to the emergency of the COVID-19.
American Airlines resumed operations in Ecuador on 4 last june, with flights between Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) in Quito, the José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (GYE) in Guayaquil and Miami, marking a milestone for the airline, the flight 408 coming from Miami landed in Quito at 1:39 p.m., which represented the airline's first scheduled flight to South America since travel restrictions related to COVID-19 settled in the region.
Flights to Quito will be operated five times a week with an Airbus aircraft 319, with eight seats in Business Class and 120 in the main cabin. Flights to Guayaquil, also operated five times a week, They will be with Boeing airplanes 737-800, with 16 seats in Business Class and 148 in the main cabin. Starting in July, both flights will be operated daily.
“American has a long-term commitment to Ecuador, celebrating this year 30 years of operations. These two flights that we started today mark our long-awaited return to the country as well as our return to South America,” said Jose Freig, American Regional Director for Latin America.
Miami – Quito
Flight schedule (local hours):
| Origin | Destiny | Departure time | Check In | Aircraft | Frequency | Flight number |
| MY | UIO | 8:10 PM | 11:16 PM | A319 | 5x weekly* | 408 |
| UIO | MY | 1:00 AM | 6:05 AM | A319 | 5x weekly* | 946 |
Miami – Guayaquil
| Origin | Destiny | Departure time | Check In | Aircraft | Frequency | Flight number |
| MY | GYE | 8:35 PM | 11:55 PM | 737-800 | 5x weekly* | 373 |
| GYE | MY | 1:30 AM | 6:51 AM | 737-800 | 5x weekly* | 927 |
*flights will be operated daily starting in July.
American's continued commitment to the well-being of its customers and team members in response to the pandemic is multi-layered and includes cleaning at airports and aircraft, the health of your team members and the requirement to use of masks.
At every step of your journey, American is working to give customers more confidence and peace of mind when traveling. The airline has expanded the frequency of cleaning in the airport areas under its control, including boarding gates, the ticket counters, passenger service counters, baggage service offices and team member lounges.
American has also improved cleaning inside planes, is distributing disinfectant wipes and gel for customers, and has reduced interactions between flight attendants and customers by limiting the delivery of food and drinks.
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A person of 75 years coming in a wheelchair from Miami to Guayaquil, Ecuador but due to the time and the shifts in Miami you will not be able to come with the COVID test, they will do the test at the airport how to proceed
Being from a vulnerable group, I recommend you consult with the Foreign Ministry.
Hello, good night to him 4 In July I'm going to travel, what requirements are needed for now, is it necessary to take the covid test, oh, they'll do it for you. ???
You need to bring the negative PCR test with you already taken if you want to go to your home and not hotel.
I am Ecuadorian, What do I need to enter the US?, my trip will be 4 of July???
return on 5 of September, I should take the PCR test, there, or I can do it upon my arrival in Quito. Thanks for your information.
There is no requirement to enter.. For the return, if you want to do the APO at home, you must bring the negative PCR test from outside.
Thank you very much many people like me we need to return to our country of origin hopefully all airports are aware of that I know what happens but we also need to return to our home family
Excellent.
This service is needed.