Aerolineas Galapagos (Aerogal)

Aerolineas Galápagos, commonly known as Aerogal, was an Ecuadorian airline founded in 1986 and headquartered in Quito, Ecuador. It operated scheduled domestic and international services, with a particular focus on linking mainland Ecuador to the Galápagos Islands, a route of significant tourist and ecological importance. In 2012, Aerogal was acquired by Avianca Holdings, the major Latin American airline group, and was subsequently integrated into the Avianca brand. The airline's operations were gradually absorbed and rebranded under the Avianca name, effectively ending Aerogal as an independent carrier. During its independent years, Aerogal served key domestic destinations including Quito, Guayaquil, and the Galápagos, as well as select international routes to cities in Colombia and Peru. It played an important role in Ecuador's aviation landscape and in supporting tourism to the Galápagos Islands.