LATAM Airlines Ecuador
Aerolane Líneas Aéreas Nacionales del Ecuador S.A. d/b/a LATAM Airlines Ecuador is a subsidiary of LATAM Airlines Group of Chile, based in Quito, Ecuador. It is owned by Translloyd and LATAM Airlines.
History
LATAM Ecuador was established in July 2002 as LAN Ecuador and started operations on 23 April 2003 with two Boeing 767-300ERs operated by LAN Airlines.In 2007, the airline became a member of the Oneworld alliance as a subsidiary of LAN Airlines. On 24 December 2008, LAN Ecuador received approval to begin domestic operations, which were launched by 6 April 2009, with the Airbus A318.
On 26 May 2020, LATAM filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the United States due to economic problems attributed to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on aviation, although they are currently operating and have been negotiating terms. In August, the company announced its second-quarter results, projecting improved operational prospects.
Destinations
LATAM Ecuador serves the following destinations:| Country | City | Airport | Notes | Refs |
| Argentina | Buenos Aires | Ministro Pistarini International Airport | ||
| Chile | Santiago | Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport | ||
| Colombia | Bogotá | El Dorado International Airport | ||
| Ecuador | Baltra Island | Seymour Airport | ||
| Ecuador | Cuenca | Mariscal Lamar Airport | ||
| Ecuador | El Coca | Francisco de Orellana Airport | ||
| Ecuador | Guayaquil | Jose Joaquin de Olmedo International Airport | ||
| Ecuador | Loja | Ciudad de Catamayo Airport | ||
| Ecuador | Manta | Eloy Alfaro International Airport | ||
| Ecuador | Quito | Mariscal Sucre International Airport | ||
| Ecuador | San Cristóbal Island | San Cristóbal Airport | ||
| Ecuador | Santa Rosa | Santa Rosa International Airport | ||
| Peru | Lima | Jorge Chávez International Airport | Operated by LATAM Perú | |
| Spain | Madrid | Madrid–Barajas Airport | ||
| United States | Miami | Miami International Airport | ||
| United States | New York City | John F. Kennedy International Airport |
Codeshare agreements
LATAM Ecuador codeshares with the following airlines:- Air Nostrum
- Delta Air Lines
- Iberia
Fleet
Current fleet
, LATAM Airlines Ecuador operates the following aircraft:Former fleet
The airline previously operated the following aircraft:| Aircraft | Total | Introduced | Retired | Notes |
| Airbus A318-100 | 3 | 2009 | 2011 | Transferred to LAN Airlines |
| Airbus A320-200 | 6 | 2011 | 2014 | Transferred to LAN Airlines |
| Boeing 767-300ER | 6 | 2008 | 2012 | Transferred to LAN Airlines |