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In the face of multiple bird strikes due to avian danger, The airline Avianca Ecuador He has temporarily and indefinitely suspended his flights between the airports of Quito and Manta.
After more than a dozen bird strike events between the different airlines that operate in the Manta Eloy Alfaro International Airport, the ecuadorian airline Avianca Ecuador has immediately suspended its operations at this airport.
A new problem is added to Manta Airport, which already has several navigation systems that are inactive or lack maintenance.
Avianca suspends Manta Flights
From the past 25 June and given the risks that the impact of birds can produce on flight safety, Avianca Ecuador has suspended its operations and it is known that LATAM Ecuador is also analyzing the development of this situation and will take similar actions if operating conditions do not improve at the airport.
In official statement, The airline reported the following:
On Avianca security is always the first, That is why the airline will temporarily suspend operations at the Eloy Alfaro International Airport in Manta., Due to risks associated with the presence of birds in the vicinity of the airport.
In order to protect their customer's travel plans, Avianca has activated the following passenger alternatives that have confirmed reservations:
Make changes to your itinerary without penalty payment or tariff difference, to travel to 30 days after operations resume, subject to availability.
Choose to modify your itinerary to travel to Guayaquil, As a final destination.
Request the reimbursement of the ticket before 31 July 2025 through the channel used for purchase.
The reactivation of operations will depend on the progress of the situation and whether the conditions exist again to operate safely to and from this terminal.. The airline trusts in the urgent measures that local authorities and the national government can take against the presence of birds in airports., their vicinity and approach and departure trajectories.
Similarly, appreciates the understanding of its customers and reiterates its firm commitment to air safety.
In this situation, I will keep this publication and my social networks updated to inform about possible changes in this and the other two airlines that operate in Manta.
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