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Copa Airlines continues to grow in Ecuador and seeks to grow more than one 23% the number of weekly frequencies to Manta, Guayaquil and Quito.
Subject to market conditions and commercial strategy, but with a clear intention for the future, Copa Airlines has formally submitted a request to modify its operating permit before the National Civil Aviation Council, with the aim of strengthening its presence in the market Ecuador. This request is based on the agreement not. 023/2024 of the 17 May 2024 and covers the operation of the public air transport service, international and regular passenger, cargo and mail combined. With this movement, The Panamanian airline seeks to consolidate its network of destinations in the country, taking advantage of the infrastructure of the Hub of the Americas to channel the flow of travelers to and from various regions of the continent.
Copa wants more flights to Ecuador
With what is currently the largest operation that the airline has had in the country, They seek to go even further. The expansion proposal initially focuses on the nation's two largest operating centers. For the route between City of Panama and Guayaquil (GYE), as well as for the journey to Quito (UIO), The company has requested to increase its offer until it reaches the 49 weekly frequencies in each destination. This technical adjustment represents a growth in 16.67% compared to up to 42 frequencies currently operating at both airports.
If this modification is carried out, Both the José Joaquín de Olmedo international airport and the Mariscal Sucre international airport will have a constant offer of up to seven daily flights, optimizing connectivity for the corporate and tourism sector.
On the other hand, the bet on Manta (GUY) stands out as the most dynamic component of this request. Copa Airlines plans to increase its operations in the Manabi capital from seven to 14 weekly frequencies, which implies an increase in 100% in its installed capacity. By doubling your offer, The airline not only strengthens Manabí's direct link with the international market, but also positions the airport Manta as a strategic point for tourism and foreign trade, going on to offer two daily frequencies that will facilitate the transit of exports and visitors.
In the global balance of this operation, the airline would go from managing a total of 91 weekly frequencies in these three destinations at a volume of 112 flights per week. This quantitative leap represents a general increase in the 23.08% in the company's total offer within the Ecuadorian territory. The request also contemplates the exercise of rights of third and fourth freedoms of the air, ensuring a solid regulatory framework for this new phase of growth. This expansion reinforces Ecuador's role as a key partner in regional connectivity, promoting air competitiveness and providing greater flight alternatives for the national market.
These flights will be operated with its fleet of aircraft Boeing 737-700, 800, MAX 8 and MAX 9.
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