LanEcuador officially announced the start of their operations for current month of April 2003, with daily frequency flights from Quito and Guayaquil to New York and Miami in the United States after having been granted the necessary permits by the United States Department of Transportation.

New destinations will be added in the near future, such as Santiago, Chile; Buenos Aires, Argentina and Madrid, Spain .

LanEcuador's main goal is to provide all passengers and cargo customers with the highest quality of service, while maintaining the highest standards of safety and efficiency in their operations.

LanEcuador's flights will be operated using Boeing 767-300 and Airbus 320 aircraft, which have the latest technology and in-flight entertainment systems.

"It's with great pride that we announce the start of LanEcuador's operations. We are working diligently to make this company the best Ecuadorian airline by offering quality service in accordance with the highest international safety standards. LanEcuador will participate actively in the tourist and economic development of Ecuador, by connecting this country with the rest of the world through a competitive world-class product with a commitment to safety and punctuality." Mr. Xavier Rivera indicated, President of LanEcuador.