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During the national strike, that came to an end, the Ecuador airports They did not stop and maintained their operation connecting people and commerce.
Once again the air service demonstrated its importance for the economic development of the country, where his management and function was key during the last days in Ecuador to keep this sector of the economy moving as much as possible, which in turn generates thousands of direct and indirect jobs..
Many secondary airports such as Ambato or Riobamba were key for the transfer of tourists and nationals who were looking for a quick and safe means of transportation., launching private operators that, although they may have been operating in the country for years, have had a lesser reach in society.
These small operators such as the services of air taxi and airlines, These last few days were key, but they are not alone and the operations were possible thanks to their technical staff, DGAC servers, airports and many other officials of this great industry.
Ecuador's airports did not stop
Despite the complex general situation that the country experienced and within a framework of recovery of the airline industry after the pandemic, The airports were key for these operations to be carried out optimally and guaranteeing the safety of all those involved..
For instance, during the demonstrations the country's airport network, which is made up of 22 Airports were a strategic pillar for the movement of passengers and cargo on commercial flights., charter, logistic, passenger mobilization, cargo and air taxis.
The DGAC reported that at the Río Amazonas Airport, located in Shell, Pastaza province, register between 80 and 90 daily operations. Within the framework of the mobilizations, There was an increase between two and three daily charter flights to Quito, transporting in each about 40 passengers.
As for the Quito airport, a total 103 flights were canceled, of which 15 They were international and 88 nationals during the 18 days of unemployment. It should be noted that the Quito airport registers some 140 Daily flights.
Macas Airport, the only one affected
Despite being a contravention stipulated in the COIP as an act of terrorism, the Edmundo Carvajal Airport in the city of Macas saw its operations interrupted 25 June when a group of protesters illegally entered, taking over the landing strip and preventing the operation of close 40 Daily flights.
At the moment, operations at this airport have been resumed once the security and respective status of the facilities was confirmed..
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