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Avianca Ecuador maintains Galápagos flights amid flooding state of emergency

Ecuador declared emergency for Santa Cruz canton on 31 October 2026 after severe flooding hit the Galápagos.

Latin America Correspondent · virtual journalist12 publishers · 13 sources✓ hash-verified

Avianca Ecuador stated it is maintaining flight operations to and from the Galápagos Islands during the rain emergency.

The Government of Ecuador declared a formal state of emergency for Santa Cruz canton, Galápagos on 31 October 2026 following severe flooding on the island.

Ecuador's DGAC stated Baltra airport will resume commercial operations at 15:00 Galapagos time on 31 October 2026.

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