Vuelos Internos Privados Explained

Airline:Vuelos Internos Privados
Iata:V6
Icao:VUR
Callsign:VIPEC
Founded:1997
Commenced:July 1997
Ceased:2012 (Merged into AeroGal)
Hubs:Old Mariscal Sucre International Airport
Secondary Hubs:José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport
Frequent Flyer:LifeMiles
Fleet Size:3
Destinations:7
Parent:AviancaTaca Holding
Headquarters:Quito, Ecuador

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.

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. 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.

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

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

CountryCityAirportNotes
EcuadorEl CocaFrancisco de Orellana Airport
EsmeraldasGeneral Rivadeneira Airport
GuayaquilJosé Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport
Lago AgrioLago Agrio Airport
MantaEloy Alfaro International Airport
PortoviejoReales Tamarindos Airport[4]
QuitoOld Mariscal Sucre International Airport
SalinasGeneral Ulpiano Paez Airport

Fleet

VIP had formerly consisted the following aircraft:[5]

See also

External links

Notes and References

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