Vuelos Internos Privados

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Vuelos Internos Privados
IATA ICAO Call sign
V6VURVIPEC
Founded1997
Commenced operationsJuly 1997
Ceased operations2012 (Merged into AeroGal)
Hubs Old Mariscal Sucre International Airport
Secondary hubs José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport
Frequent-flyer program LifeMiles
Fleet size3
Destinations7
Parent company AviancaTaca Holding
Headquarters Quito, Ecuador
Website www.vipec.com

Vuelos Internos Privados VIP S.A. was an Ecuadorian regional airline based at the Old Mariscal Sucre International Airport and headquartered in Quito, Ecuador. It operated domestic and regional services. The airline was a subsidiary of Avianca and part of the AviancaTaca Holding, which was owned by Synergy Group.

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History

VIP was founded in 1997 as a charter company rendering services only to associated members. In July 1997, the company started to operate charter flights, transporting passengers and cargo between regional destinations in Ecuador. [1] The airline was also active in charter traffic, including for the oil industry.

In 2001, VIP began operating regular commercial flights.[ citation needed ] In 2003, it became part of the Synergy Group as part of a strategy to create a continent-wide airline under the Avianca brand, which owned 100% of its stock.[ citation needed ]

In October 2011, the airline was jointly managed by AeroGal, who under its aircraft operated two destinations of the airline, the sales, and distribution of tickets were also included in the itineraries and records of the airline that is part of the AviancaTaca Holding. [2] In 2012, VIP was merged into AeroGal. [3]

Destinations

A VIP Dornier 328 landing at the Old Mariscal Sucre International Airport in 2002 166az - VIP - Vuelos Internos Privados Dornier 328-120; HC-BXO@UIO;26.02.2002 (8498767444).jpg
A VIP Dornier 328 landing at the Old Mariscal Sucre International Airport in 2002

Before VIP ceased operations, it operated to the following destinations:

CountryCityAirportNotes
Ecuador El Coca Francisco de Orellana Airport
Esmeraldas General Rivadeneira Airport
Guayaquil José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport Hub
Lago Agrio Lago Agrio Airport
Manta Eloy Alfaro International Airport
Portoviejo Reales Tamarindos Airport Terminated [4]
Quito Old Mariscal Sucre International Airport Hub
Salinas General Ulpiano Paez Airport

Fleet

Three of VIP's last Dornier 328s parked at the Old Mariscal Sucre International Airport in 2008 VIP Dornier 328-110; HC-CFI@UIO;29.06.2008 518ax (4320776784).jpg
Three of VIP's last Dornier 328s parked at the Old Mariscal Sucre International Airport in 2008

VIP had formerly consisted the following aircraft: [5]

VIP fleet
AircraftTotalIntroducedRetiredNotes
Dornier 328 6199720121 leased from Swisswings
3 sold to Aerolínea de Antioquia

See also

References

  1. JP airline-fleets international, Edition 1998/99
  2. JP airline-fleets international, Edition 2010/11
  3. "VIP - Vuelos Internos Privados News Update". Ch-aviation.com. Retrieved March 5, 2012.
  4. "VIP suspende sus vuelos a Portoviejo". Eldiario.ec (in Spanish). August 19, 2011.
  5. "VIP Ecuador Fleet Details and History". Planespotters.net. Retrieved February 3, 2020.