Ecuador Opens Domestic Air Routes to Foreign and Local Airlines

Ecuador has reformed its aviation regulations to allow foreign and local airlines to operate domestic routes, a policy shift that could increase competition and connectivity. The reform follows a period of limited domestic service, with 243 weekly frequencies on 11 direct routes to 9 destinations as of November 2025. The impact on market dynamics and pricing remains to be seen, but the move signals a liberalization of the country's aviation sector.