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Regrettably, the project to create a new domestic airline in Ecuador under the name SKY Ecuador no more. I tell you what happened.
With great joy I shared as a scoop on this blog the birth of a new Ecuadorian domestic airline under the low cost modality.. At that time, SKY was born as a subsidiary in our country of the important Chilean airline.. Much expectation, joy and desire to work in this company were generated.
time passed, the airline should have started the five phases of certification before the DGAC and begin hiring personnel, but this did not materialize and it is very sad news to share.
SKY Ecuador will not take off
One more company joins me on the list of projects that have not prospered aeronautically in the country and as you know, I don't like giving bad news and writing these lines makes me very sad as I am the most enthusiastic about new routes., airlines and aviation growth Ecuador, but we must say that SKY Ecuador will not take off.
After months of uncertainty in the certification process and in the face of challenges that come hand in hand with the country's situation (which surely affects the decision to invest tens of millions), more new growth opportunities in more interesting countries in terms of market as is the case of Argentina which now has open skies also in cabotage, SKY has decided to end its foray into Ecuador.
Via exclusive official statement for this blog, The airline detailed the following:
At SKY we are continually evaluating opportunities to operate in different countries. Although Ecuador continues to be a market of interest for us, For the moment we have made the decision not to move forward with the application for permits to operate in this country.. This definition responds to the fact that our efforts will be focused on strengthening our operation in the countries that we currently connect., such as Argentina and Brazil, where we continue to see many growth opportunities.
Very sad news, but we hope that both continental frequencies such as those highly valued to Galapagos when available, are attractive for another company of this magnitude to bet on the country in order to encourage tourism and the economy with better rates and more options to fly..
As usual, I will continue to pay attention to the developments that may develop in our small airline market to share them in an ethical and professional manner with all of you..
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Equair is missed…
Completely, competition will always be missed.
What a shame, but I'm not surprised by the high tax burden in Ecuador, which is one of the highest in the world, about 20u$ airport tax plus 15% on the base fare when the average is 5u$ while countries like Brazil and Chile do not charge vat.
For international flights the tax burden is much heavier..
More airlines are going to come, the issue is to maintain and I find it difficult.
Without a doubt it is a shame everything that happens in the country, nothing helps to improve our connectivity.
How sad to know this information.
I want to consult you about the certification processes of the airlines Aerocondor and Ecuadorian Airlines?
Until now, there is no update on both, Regrettably.