Report: Aeroregional started flights to Galapagos

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The airline Aeroregional began its regular flights to Galapagos, initially operating towards Baltra from Quito via Guayaquil, this is how the inaugural flight was lived.

A new destination for the airline and a new airline for Galapagos which again sees three companies offering regular service to the most attractive tourist spot in the Ecuador.

Last 27 July 2021, Aeroregional began its regular flights in the Galapagos Islands, in which he chose Baltra as his first destination with 2 weekly frequencies initially, today in this new flight report I will tell you the details of this event.

Aeroregional began its flights to Galapagos

From the Quito airport airline flights to Baltra, como su primer destino en las «enchanted islands» con lo que Aeroregional opera ya a seis domestic destinations in Ecuador.

It is important to remember that for flights to the Galapagos you must be at least with 2 hours in advance at the airport, given that a series of prerequisites must be met before boarding.

Quito airport
This was the atmosphere at the Quito Airport in the morning. Aeroregional checks its flights in Zone A.

Before checking in with the airline, the TCT must be acquired whose value is $20 for all passengers. Once this procedure has been completed, it must be passed to the special check filters of Galapagos for baggage control, This is how you avoid transporting plastics, fruits or animals to the islands.

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The windows of the Governing Council are located in front of Zone A and B of check-in.

Transit control card and passage through filters, they can now do their check with the airline.

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The check-in process at the Aeroregional counters.
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The boarding pass with flight details.

Authorities and guests from room A4 participated in this flight, where the flight would take off at 09:30 am with first stop the city of Guayaquil.

Quito airport flight information
The new flight present on the screens of the Quito Airport.

From the 8:30 a brief inauguration ceremony was held that featured speeches by the President of Quiport and Aeroregional plus the respective ribbon cutting.

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The crew very good vibes of the flight.
Aeroregional flight report Galapagos Quito Guayaquil Baltra
Aeroregional staff ready to board the first flight.

I also share the video of the flight report, with more details and information:

The flight was made in the Boeing 737-500 registration HC-CUH, serial number MSN24900, with 30 years since your first flight, configured in a single class for 129 passengers and powered by two CFM56-3B1 engines.

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inside the boeing 737-500.
Aeroregional flight report Galapagos Quito Guayaquil Baltra
collectors, this photo is for you.
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In Quito the first water arch was made.

This flight makes a first scale in Guayaquil, where passengers who continue to Galapagos must remain on board the plane and those who have this city as their final destination, they must descend.

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Do you also check google maps to see where your flight is going?

The stop at the Jose Joaquin de Olmedo it has a duration of 40 a 50 minutes, where the plane is refueled and other passengers will also board to continue to Baltra.

Aeroregional flight report Galapagos Quito Guayaquil Baltra
First stop, Guayaquil. After a brief wait we will continue to Baltra.
Aeroregional flight report Galapagos Quito Guayaquil Baltra
I recommend you request, if available, the emergency exit which is very wide and comfortable in line 10.

Aeroregional offers unique rates that do not change according to the anticipation of purchase and always include a suitcase 23 kilos in the hold and a carry-on bag at no extra cost. Regarding the service, from Guayaquil to Baltra a sandwich was offered, a chocolate and water wafer. You can also request coffee or tea.

Aeroregional flight service
after a few 20 takeoff minutes, food service started.

Other particularities, on the flight you must fill out a declaration form for the entry of merchandise to the islands and you will also see how the plane is fumigated with a non-toxic spray for humans, but this prevents the entry of unwanted insects.

sworn statement galapagos goods
All passengers must fill out, sign and deliver this declaration of entry of merchandise to the Galapagos in Migration of the islands.
Aeroregional flight service
Galapagos in sight! Baltra welcomed us with beautiful weather.
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Welcome to Seymour Island, the traditional water arch could not be missing for the new route of a new operator.

The schedules for this route during the month of August will be the following:

  • Tuesday:
    • Take off from Quito at 10:15 hours and lands in Baltra at 12:55 hours.
    • Takes off from Baltra at 14:00 hours and lands in Quito at 18:15 hours.
  • Saturday
    • Take off from Quito at 11:45 hours and lands in Baltra at 14:30 hours.
    • Takes off from Baltra at 14:30 hours and lands in Quito at 19:45 hours.
Aeroregional flight service
The Aeroregional check-in counter in Baltra.

We wish the airline success on this new route.

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