Vuelos Internos Privados
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. HistoryVIP 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] DestinationsBefore VIP ceased operations, it operated to the following destinations: FleetVIP had formerly consisted the following aircraft:[5]
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