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Flying in Avianca Ecuador with the new biosafety protocols

In this new flight report I show you the experience of flying with Avianca Ecuador with its new protocols biosecurity.

After having restarted the flights doméregular passenger cabins in Ecuador, being the first subsidiary of Avianca Holdings to do so, the airíEcuadorian nea beganó to fly between Quito and Guayaquil.

His planes took off again from the 15 June 2020 and I was part of the second flight of Avianca Ecuador thanks to the invitationón of the aerolíin order to be able to knowóhow its biosafety protocols called Avianca Biocare work for the knowledge of all readers.

Flying with Avianca and the new biosafety protocols

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In the airline check-in areaísocial distancing is maintained along with the separators between agents and passengers installed by airports. Print your boarding pass and access the check-in counters only if you have to check baggage in the hold.

It is important to remember that úOnly the use of a mask is mandatory throughout the entire travel process., you can also bring your own alcohol-gel (there are many dispensers at airports), likewise Avianca makes the following additional recommendations:

  • Make sure that you hand luggage is the mostáas light as possible so you can locate itú same in the compartments of the aircraftón y así maintain social distancing.   
  • Carry your personal items as audíphones or reading material to reduce manipulationón of elements on board.
  • You check-in online and save your ticket on the device mówill o imprímelo at home.
  • Arrive earlierón to the airport because new security protocols and health checks have been implemented by the authorities, what couldían tomar más time than normal.
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Hall A5 was designated for the departure of this flight with más de 90 passengers checked.

In waiting rooms the required social distancing is maintained, thanks to measures implemented by airports such as blocking seats for their use.

For the tranquility of travelers, Avianca airport staff are equipped with masks and gloves for protection.ón míwhat.

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In the process of boarding will be carried outá by small groupsños, maintaining the required social distancing at the time of queuing.

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We can see the protective equipmentónumber of Avianca staff.

You must be attentive to calls in the lounge and only approach the boarding area when your group is mentioned, the same as shown on the boarding pass.

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Flight GLG1670 was operated by Airbus A319 HC-CSA, the with núMSN3518 series grouper, with 12 añyou since your first flight, set to for 120 passengers in two classes (Business 12 and Económica 108), powered by 2 CFMI CFM56-5B7/P engines.
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The cabin crew isán equipped with greater biosafety measures.
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It always feels good to fly again and experience the entire airport process, but now adapted to the new normal that we will get used to.
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Little by little the industryérea returná Let's take off and we'll seeás airplanes in the air.
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On board the service has been simplified, including entertainment options such as magazines and alsoén the use of individual screens to avoid manipulationón and propagationón of potential viruses. That is why it is essential that you bring your own entertainment such as books, música, tablet, etc.
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¡Ready to take off towards a new normal!

It is always important to permanently wear a mask and carefully follow the announcements on board about safety measures and requirements that you must comply with during your flight.. There are several announcements about it during the flight.

One of the measures máimportant things to remember is that aircraft have the HEPA filters, that they retain on him 99.9% of viruses and partínaughty, that together with the air recycling system inside the aircraft each 3 minutes, ensure a suitable environment for passengers.

A recommendationóIt is important that you try to travel as “más light” possible, avoiding carrying too many artíasses or a heavy carry-on suitcase, Remember that now the cabin crew will not be able toán help you lift it to the upper compartment to ensure separationón social manipulationón of objects.

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¡Remember! The use of a mask is mandatory throughout the flight, can be annoying, but it is for your safety and that of othersás.

In case there is food service on your route, the same beingá different from what we remember, being this in individual packages. Spaghettién on board canás request disinfectant towels and alcohol-gel.

To close this new adventure, It is important to talk about the disinfection processón of the avión, which includes surface cleaning with products endorsed by manufacturers, where are they cleaned: chairs, light controls, buttons to call crew membersócabin number, luggage compartment handles located above the seats, adjacent walls, windows and shutters, baños, safe, lavatory, tap, sink and adjacent walls, among others.  

Finally, In deep cleaning processes,á a disinfectionón environment with specialized spraying equipmentón acquired by the airlineíne for this purpose.

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A photo of Guayaquil from the air. We flew again and we will continue to do so respecting strict biosecurity measures, we will be fine, we will get used to it and in a few months we will see this new normal as a thing of the past, from which we learned a lot, but what did I allowó to the airíyou want to take off again.

Avianca Ecuador June itineraries

# OF FLIGHT ROUTE SCHEDULE FREQUENCY START DATE
AV1620 Quito-Guayaquil 6:30-7:25 Monday, miércholes and fridays 15 of June
AV1625 Guayaquil-Quito 8:15-9:06 Monday, miércholes and fridays 15 of June
AV1670 Quito-Guayaquil 17:05-18:00 Monday, miércholes and fridays 15 of June
AV1671 Guayaquil-Quito 18:50-19:41 Monday, miércholes and fridays 15 of June
AV1690 Quito-Manta 10:00-10:50 Friday 19 of June
AV1691 Manta-Quito 11:40-12:29 Friday 19 of June
AV1690 Quito-Manta 15:20-16:10 Sunday 21 of June
AV1691 Manta-Quito 17:00-17:49 Sunday 21 of June

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46 thoughts on “Flying in Avianca Ecuador with the new biosafety protocols”

  1. Nancy verdesoto

    I have Spanish nationality, I want to travel soon, it can be this month ,If I buy the ticket from Guayaquil Ecuador to Valencia…Spain.

  2. Very good, I'm traveling 8 July from Guayaquil to Spain my question is if in Madrid I would have to quarantine

  3. Angela Garcia

    The new biosafety protocols that Avianca now has are very good. It has always been safe to travel by Avianca. In addition, their planes are excellent. You can see in the video how magnificent it is to fly. But I have a question?
    What happened to the Quito flights? – manta?

  4. Hello, good afternoon, for when flights from Quito Ecuador to Chile open, because there is no response and my exit permit is about to expire. I'm sorry for the time I was contacting the airline to see if there was the possibility of a humanitarian flight but you don't not respond to anything I've been in this since May but I have no answer I had a departure for the 28 March in the airline UPU67F Avianca is the application for the bonus Avianca was the 22 of May but not even that had an answer to regret with you

    1. traveled the 16 July to Ecuador I will take the PCR test with a margin of 7 days when I get to Guayaquil I have to quarantine 14 days ?
      I can do it at home my friends there ?

  5. Eladio Hernandez

    Avianca is an airline ď the best always online and is still alive with so many airlines that have already gone bankrupt it has to do with good administrations I congratulate you from Venezuela I belong to the range of ground operations position as equipment operator

  6. Ingrid galindo

    Hello good afternoon for when it is estimated that you can travel from Ecuador to Spain? You already know?

      1. Ingrid galindo

        Even with the exception state? Why do I have flight? 14 August by klm and they canceled us but they don't give us reason

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