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The Asociation ACI-LAC happiness a Ecuador for his initiative in reactivation of passenger air transport as a pioneer within the region after the suspension of activities.
The resumption of national and international passenger commercial operations in Ecuador has been applying health protection measures and protocols for a month. prevent the spread of Covid-19. Airports Council International for Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC) has been closely observing this process in Ecuador, which is the first country in the region to have authorized the opening of regular passenger operations.
“We are pleased with what is happening in Ecuador, especially in the international airports of Quito and Guayaquil, even Galapagos, that just started this month of July, where it has been shown that a correct application of sanitary measures and controls, allows the development of air transport activities safely. So far, all operations in the country have been carried out without problems”, pointed out Rafael Echevarne, Director General of ACI-LAC.
What's more, expressed congratulations to the Government of Ecuador, to the Municipalities of Quito and Guayaquil, and Corporación Quiport and TAGSA, airport operators, for having led a joint effort to develop health protocols and create the conditions to take this courageous and determined step.
“Without a doubt, the coordinated work between the public and private sectors has been key to the resumption of air transport.. There were many hours of work with ministers, undersecretaries and municipal representatives to understand their needs and for them to understand the ins and outs of airport processes, so that all the actors can be convinced that it was possible to resume safe operations”, Andrew O'Brian said for his part, President and CEO of Corporación Quiport, concessionaire in charge of the administration and operation of the Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport.
In the meantime, Ezequiel Barrenechea, Vice President of TAGSA and President of ECOGAL, companies that manage and operate José Joaquín de Olmedo Airport and Seymour Airport, stated that:
“The airports are firmly committed to health security in our terminals and we have taken all the necessary measures to maintain high standards of health protection for passengers and airport employees., both in Guayaquil and Galapagos. We know that the success of the reactivation of air transport depends on the confidence of passengers”.
The General Director of ACI-LAC, rafael echevarne, explained that the success of the reactivation in Ecuador will encourage other countries in the region to resume air transport, under the premise that air operations can be carried out without problems following all biosecurity recommendations, recognizing that airports are true engines that drive the economy, generating more than 15 000 direct jobs in the case of Quito and Guayaquil airports, In addition to being key in the development of other activities such as tourism, exports and business. Without airports there is no development.
"It's time", concluded Rafael Echevarne, “to start the reactivation of air transport in the region safely, as successfully demonstrated by Ecuador”.
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The best thing I could read this morning .. Congratulations!! I hope others follow suit .. Because there are many people wanting to return to our homes and work!
Good evening, I live in the United States and I plan to travel in July 17 for 15 days to Ecuador, I'm ecuadorian, my question is , open some inconvenience, There is no danger that Ecuador will suspend trips to the United States? I mean, and then I can't go back ? and another question is, if for any reason my PCR results do not arrive on time for the day of travel, how much would the hotel cost me per week? Thank you very much ??
Hi Jessica, It is uncertain what may happen given the current situation. The cost of the hotel depends on which one you go to.
Very good comment of support from ACI-LAC our country was the first to open of the countries that closed , I don't know if Brazil also closed .
No, Brazil never closed.
Mr. Larenas, I am a faithful follower of accurate and realistic information about the situation we have just experienced in this terrible pandemic and I applaud your spirit as a person who loves tourism, just like me., Thank you for letting us know about this resolution that fills Ecuadorians and South Americans with pride with this initiative., Let's just hope that culture and order prevail among travelers and I say "if you are sick or feel any symptoms…do not trip…stay home” God willing I will be flying to Fort Laurderdale in September 9 and I am taking care of my health and that of my family so that with the blessing of God I will be there.
Thank you Joseph for your comment.!