In this new flight report I show you the experience of flying with Avianca Ecuador with its new protocols biosecurity.
After having restarted the flights doméregular passenger cabins in Ecuador, being the first subsidiary of Avianca Holdings to do so, the airíEcuadorian nea beganó to fly between Quito and Guayaquil.
His planes took off again from the 15 June 2020 and I was part of the second flight of Avianca Ecuador thanks to the invitationón of the aerolíin order to be able to knowóhow its biosafety protocols called Avianca Biocare work for the knowledge of all readers.
Flying with Avianca and the new biosafety protocols
It is important to remember that úOnly the use of a mask is mandatory throughout the entire travel process., you can also bring your own alcohol-gel (there are many dispensers at airports), likewise Avianca makes the following additional recommendations:
- Make sure that you hand luggage is the mostáas light as possible so you can locate itú same in the compartments of the aircraftón y así maintain social distancing.
- Carry your personal items as audíphones or reading material to reduce manipulationón of elements on board.
- You check-in online and save your ticket on the device mówill o imprímelo at home.
- Arrive earlierón to the airport because new security protocols and health checks have been implemented by the authorities, what couldían tomar más time than normal.
In waiting rooms the required social distancing is maintained, thanks to measures implemented by airports such as blocking seats for their use.
For the tranquility of travelers, Avianca airport staff are equipped with masks and gloves for protection.ón míwhat.
In the process of boarding will be carried outá by small groupsños, maintaining the required social distancing at the time of queuing.
You must be attentive to calls in the lounge and only approach the boarding area when your group is mentioned, the same as shown on the boarding pass.
It is always important to permanently wear a mask and carefully follow the announcements on board about safety measures and requirements that you must comply with during your flight.. There are several announcements about it during the flight.
One of the measures máimportant things to remember is that aircraft have the HEPA filters, that they retain on him 99.9% of viruses and partínaughty, that together with the air recycling system inside the aircraft each 3 minutes, ensure a suitable environment for passengers.
A recommendationóIt is important that you try to travel as «más light» possible, avoiding carrying too many artíasses or a heavy carry-on suitcase, Remember that now the cabin crew will not be able toán help you lift it to the upper compartment to ensure separationón social manipulationón of objects.
In case there is food service on your route, the same beingá different from what we remember, being this in individual packages. Spaghettién on board canás request disinfectant towels and alcohol-gel.
To close this new adventure, It is important to talk about the disinfection processón of the avión, which includes surface cleaning with products endorsed by manufacturers, where are they cleaned: chairs, light controls, buttons to call crew membersócabin number, luggage compartment handles located above the seats, adjacent walls, windows and shutters, baños, safe, lavatory, tap, sink and adjacent walls, among others.
Finally, In deep cleaning processes,á a disinfectionón environment with specialized spraying equipmentón acquired by the airlineíne for this purpose.
Avianca Ecuador June itineraries
| # OF FLIGHT | ROUTE | SCHEDULE | FREQUENCY | START DATE |
| AV1620 | Quito-Guayaquil | 6:30-7:25 | Monday, miércholes and fridays | 15 of June |
| AV1625 | Guayaquil-Quito | 8:15-9:06 | Monday, miércholes and fridays | 15 of June |
| AV1670 | Quito-Guayaquil | 17:05-18:00 | Monday, miércholes and fridays | 15 of June |
| AV1671 | Guayaquil-Quito | 18:50-19:41 | Monday, miércholes and fridays | 15 of June |
| AV1690 | Quito-Manta | 10:00-10:50 | Friday | 19 of June |
| AV1691 | Manta-Quito | 11:40-12:29 | Friday | 19 of June |
| AV1690 | Quito-Manta | 15:20-16:10 | Sunday | 21 of June |
| AV1691 | Manta-Quito | 17:00-17:49 | Sunday | 21 of June |
Hi, can you travel from Spain to Ecuador without any problem? , This route is currently operating?
If possible, but do not forget the entry protocol to Ecuador.
I have Spanish nationality, I want to travel soon, it can be this month ,If I buy the ticket from Guayaquil Ecuador to Valencia…Spain.
No problem.
Why couldn't I
Very good, I'm traveling 8 July from Guayaquil to Spain my question is if in Madrid I would have to quarantine
In theory from the 1 July if you are Ecuadorian, they will no longer be able to enter Spain.
The new biosafety protocols that Avianca now has are very good. It has always been safe to travel by Avianca. In addition, their planes are excellent. You can see in the video how magnificent it is to fly. But I have a question?
What happened to the Quito flights? – manta?
I have a ticket from gyquil. to Bogotá for the first of July, it will be possible?
There is no exact date for Colombia yet.
Hello, good afternoon, for when flights from Quito Ecuador to Chile open, because there is no response and my exit permit is about to expire. I'm sorry for the time I was contacting the airline to see if there was the possibility of a humanitarian flight but you don't not respond to anything I've been in this since May but I have no answer I had a departure for the 28 March in the airline UPU67F Avianca is the application for the bonus Avianca was the 22 of May but not even that had an answer to regret with you
Hello, when can you fly from Chile to Bogotá? I have my ticket.
traveled the 16 July to Ecuador I will take the PCR test with a margin of 7 days when I get to Guayaquil I have to quarantine 14 days ?
I can do it at home my friends there ?
Yes, with negative PCR you can do it in a private home.
Avianca is an airline ď the best always online and is still alive with so many airlines that have already gone bankrupt it has to do with good administrations I congratulate you from Venezuela I belong to the range of ground operations position as equipment operator
1 September 2020, for now. That is the scheduled date in Colombia.
Good night the flight Quito – Guayaquil for tomorrow at 5pm is in force and will operate?
Good morning, The Angels, Guayaquil, when.
There is no direct flight, Surely you must make at least one stopover.
Good morning, I want to know when the international flights are for because I had flights for him 23 March on the airline UPU67F Avianca
Hi, I'm Juan Montes. When are the flights from Santiago de Chile to Bogota scheduled? .
Hello, I have it scheduled for 15 of September
Hello, when will there be a flight from Chile to Bogotá, thank you?
Hello, well, I have a flight on the first of September from Santiago de Chile to the Dominican Republic
For when they plan, Popayan flights, Bogota, Miami
When will you have flights to Mexico.
For when you have scheduled flights Cali-Miami
I see the photo inside the plane and there is no distance between the passengers!!! What happened?
There's no need, I leave you this reading: https://www.nlarenas.com/2020/05/vender-menos-asientos-en-los-aviones-no-es-factible/
For what date will Avianca's international flights resume?.
There is no exact date yet.
To travel to Spain they ask for covid tests? What type? Quick or swab test?
Not at the moment, but you can check with your consulate.
When is it estimated to travel from New York to Cali?
It depends on the decision of the Colombian Government.
Hello good, flights to E. U. When?
When will they have flights to Santiago de
And Covid tests are mandatory?
Only between Quito and Guayaquil, Yes.
When you open flights to Venezuela please
Flights to Galapagos (Baltra) when it starts?????? Oh what days flies???
No more information yet
Hello good afternoon for when it is estimated that you can travel from Ecuador to Spain? You already know?
Yeah right, from the 1 of July.
Even with the exception state? Why do I have flight? 14 August by klm and they canceled us but they don't give us reason
Yeah right, There are already flights operating to Europe and from 1 from July to Spain.