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The airline Copa Airlines celebrates its number anniversary 30 of uninterrupted operations in Ecuador, currently flying to Quito, Guayaquil and Manta.
It all started on 17 November 1993 when Copa Airlines back then with a Boeing 737-200 began with four weekly flights a triangular flight covering the route Panama – Guayaquil – Quito – Panama, This being the framework for starting operations that later, would consolidate itself as one of the most important international airlines with the greatest presence thanks to its connectivity in the Hub of the Americas towards Ecuador.
Hoy, with 66 weekly frequencies to Ecuador and flying to three different cities, Copa Airlines celebrates its anniversary 30 of flights to the country in the Middle of the World with a growing offer and important plans.
The anniversary 30 of Copa Airlines in Ecuador
Does 30 years, Copa Airlines inaugurated its operation in Ecuador with triangulated flight with route Panama – Guayaquil – Quito, with the aim of promoting the country's air connectivity with the American continent and thus connecting Ecuadorians with more destinations in America and the Caribbean.
This year they celebrate 30 years of operation offering a complete and world-class service that translates into business and tourism opportunities for Ecuadorians. Such has been the potential of the route that, in these 30 years, Copa Airlines has consolidated its operations and currently has 66 weekly flights to and from Ecuador to connect all regions of the country with more than 78 international destinations throughout America and the Caribbean through the Hub of the Americas® In Panama.
The 17 November 1993 Copa flights began in Ecuador with a triangulation from Panama to Guayaquil and a final stop in Quito before returning to their base of operations, which at that time was in full initial expansion., with four weekly frequencies. At that moment, The airline was a small regional company with a fleet of just 10 planes. Nevertheless, The decision to enter the Ecuadorian market was an important step in its expansion.
For instance, on 1996 The airline opened its first sales office in Cuenca as part of its commitment to the country seeking to expand its customer base., which favored the growth of demand and therefore
On 2016, Copa Airlines celebrated its 25 anniversary of operations in Ecuador. At that moment, the airline offered 30 weekly flights to Ecuador, transporting more than 500.000 passengers per year.
“We are happy to celebrate our number anniversary 30 in Ecuador, From the moment of our arrival we assume the primary commitment to promote air connectivity in the country. At Copa Airlines we are convinced that to continue growing and supporting the Ecuadorian tourism industry, We must continue working together with all entities involved in the industry, so that we can offer a world-class service for Ecuadorians to connect with many more destinations throughout the continent,” said Marisol Ruiz., Ecuador Sales Manager at Copa Airlines.
For 1997 the airline separates its flights, finishing the triangulation of Guayaquil and Quito, operating daily flights to each city independently.
During the last year, the airline has transported more than 1.020.000 passengers to and from the country, with an occupancy percentage of more than 83%. And starting this year, in the route, Panama Blanket, allowing the Manabí region to connect more quickly and efficiently with America and the Caribbean with 3 weekly frequencies through the Las Americas Hub in Panama®.
In the specific case of the route Manta – Panama, Copa Airlines has transported more than 11.500 passengers to and from the city and in the first four months of operation, The route has had a occupancy greater than 87%. The above, demonstrates a positive and favorable response to achieve and exceed the initial projection of transporting approximately 12.000 passengers during the first year.
Congratulations to Copa Airlines on this anniversary 30!
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