The inaugural flight of LATAM Ecuador between Quito and Loja

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Today I tell you all the details of what was the inaugural flight of LATAM Ecuador on his new route between Quito and Store.

We start this 2022 with a new route LATAM Airlines that with their planes Airbus A319 has started regular operations three times a week between Quito airport and the one of Catamayo.

A route that was expected for the 2020, now it is specified once the airline industry recovery advances and airlines explore new markets with potential in Ecuador, where the domestic segment has rebounded leading this trend towards normality.

With this context, I welcome you to the inaugural flight of LATAM Ecuador to Store, we started.

Inaugural flight from LATAM to Loja

First it is important to indicate that the airline will operate 3 times a week on tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at the following times:

Flight Origin Destiny Frequency
LA1363 Quito Store Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
6:00 7:10
LA1364 Store Quito
8:00 9:10

With this reference we must take into account the time of presentation at the Airport, given that the current requirements such as the presentation of the vaccination card to enter the terminal (al 4 of January of 2022), so be it for a domestic flight, may require more time in the check-in line depending on the influx of passengers.

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The check-in area of ​​LATAM Ecuador, quick process, most people have previously checked in or do not deliver suitcase.

So if they arrive two hours before, with documents at hand and with your check in ready, they will save a lot of time, they will travel calmer and without problems in case of national flight.

In this opportunity, I did the entire check-in process at the counter to show you the times and details of the complete experience, you can see it in this YouTube video:

Airport authorities were present for this flight., airline and government, who gathered in room A1 to board the inaugural flight.

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boarding pass ready, we go!
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General atmosphere of room A1 before the flight, no ceremony was held in Quito, but yes in Catamayo.
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The new LATAM flight on the airport screens.

The inaugural flight was made by the Airbus A319 HC-CPJ registration with MSN 3671 with 13 years since your first flight, which has the capacity to 144 passengers in a single class and is powered by two IAE V2524-A5 engines.

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with shop, LATAM Ecuador reaches 8 destinations within the country.
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The departure time of the flight did not help to have a better photo of the plane that would take us to Loja, but then everything would change.

For the fact that you most like to know, the inaugural flight took off with 74 passengers from Quito, while the return was with 80 people.

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Traditions must be kept, Here is the LATAM A319 safety primer.
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The water arch can never miss on a new route.

The Airbus A319 aircraft took off at 6:14 am and landed in Catamayo at 7:12 am behind 58 minutes duration approximately with flight number XL1363.

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seconds after take off, the sun appeared that allowed to take some beautiful sunrise shots.
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On domestic flights it offers disinfectant and a snack of nuts plus water on request.
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ascending to 33 thousand feet.

If you want to pass the time, can access LATAM Play, you don't need any app, they just have to connect to the WiFi network of LATAM aircraft and follow the instructions indicated there.

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On the LATAM Play map the destination Loja is not yet incorporated.
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The descent, approach and landing to Catamayo is beautiful its landscape is unique.
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Now in LATAM Play you can also enjoy HBO Max.
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In stretch with the wind, right on the Catamayo river which is a reference in case of visual approach (watch the YouTube video to get a better idea of ​​the landing).
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The pilots of this first flight, Commanders Diego Quirola or José Heloú.
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The entire crew of the first flight.

With LATAM Ecuador, the Catamayo Airport will currently have 13 weekly frequencies, of which 10 sound of Aeroregional which has kept its operation on the rise in recent months, thus benefiting users with more options of schedules and service.

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Loja once again has two airlines operating regularly.

We wish success on this new route which, together with the efforts of all the players in the area industry, support the recovery and sightseeing from the country.

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2 comments on “The inaugural flight of LATAM Ecuador between Quito and Loja”

  1. It's good that there is connectivity again in Loja, It is a province with a lot of potential and beauty.. good report, I also saw the video, very good.