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Last August marked a milestone for the aeronautical sector in Ecuador, having transported the largest number of passengers in the history of the country.
In recent years, The country has taken a series of measures to improve air connectivity, which has contributed to a significant increase in the number of passengers. On 2023, Ecuador expects to receive more than 8 million air passengers, which represents an increase in 29% compared to the previous year.
August, historic month for Ecuador
August of 2023 It was the month with the highest number of international passengers historically in Ecuador with 444,479 passengers. And according to the published itineraries, December of 2023 It will be the month with the largest offer of international seats historically in Ecuador, with 530,441 seats offered to and from the country.
Among the most important measures that the Ecuadorian government has taken are:
- The elimination of the Tax on Foreign exchange outflow (ISD) to the airlines.
- Reducing contribution rates Eco Delta and Tourist Power.
- The signing of agreements Open skies with the United States, Panama, Chile and the Dominican Republic.
These measures have had a positive impact on the Ecuadorian aviation industry. The number of international flights has increased by 6%, while the number of domestic flights has increased by 12%.
The Ecuadorian government is committed to continuing to work to improve the country's air connectivity. Within the framework of the ALTA Aviation Law Americas conference 2023, the Undersecretary of Air Transportation, Pablo Galindo, announced that the government will launch a new regulatory instrument for air transport. This instrument will be updated based on the reality of air transport not only in Ecuador but in the region and the world..
The aviation industry is an important engine for the economic and social development of Ecuador. Tourism is one of the country's main industries, and air connectivity is essential to attract international visitors. The Ecuadorian government is taking measures to improve air connectivity, which will help boost the economic and social growth of the country.
Despite the positive changes that have occurred, There are still some recommendations for Ecuador continue to advance in this area:
- Continue reducing airport fees. Ecuador's airport taxes are relatively high compared to other countries in the region.
- Invest in airport infrastructure. Ecuador needs to improve its airport infrastructure to be able to serve the growing number of passengers.
- Promote competition between airlines. Competition between airlines helps lower prices and improve service quality.
Finally, It was learned that to close this 2023 and if the trend continues, the Quito airport would break a passenger record, surpassing the 5.3 million passengers since its opening 10 years ago.
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And this will mean that the expansion of the Quito airport is resumed?
My bet would be yes for next year..
Good news, just as you mentioned, if rates were lowered, more airlines would come..
Jetsmart and sky airlines travel between Peru and Colombia without passing through Ecuador, I suppose because of the taxes.
Let's see if now that the EcoDelta has dropped one of those two are encouraged.
Nicolas, good afternoon. Would you be able to inform if there is any debate about the Quito flights? – São Paulo (Brazil) come back? Before the pandemic there were flights operated by GOL Brazil, but after the pandemic the direct route has been suspended.
You hear things, I think that next year we will have them back. Be attentive.
Excellent! Finally we recover! But the open skies treaty with the United States is in force or is there still something missing for it to be activated??
It still needs to be activated, but they keep saying that it is, bone is signed, but it is not usable.