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Aerolane
Ecuador · LAN ECUADOR

14
Routes
6
Hubs
LNE
ICAO
XL
IATA
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Ecuador's gateway to Latin America and beyond.
Founded
2002
Headquarters
Quito, Ecuador
Alliance
oneworld
Aerolane S.A., operating as LAN Ecuador, was the Ecuadorian subsidiary of the LAN Airlines group, one of Latin America's largest aviation conglomerates. The airline provided domestic and international scheduled passenger services, connecting Ecuador to destinations across South America and beyond under the LAN brand umbrella.
Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Quito, Ecuador, Aerolane operated from Mariscal Sucre International Airport as its primary hub. The airline leveraged the LAN group's extensive network, frequent flyer program (LANPASS), and operational infrastructure to compete in the Ecuadorian market.
Following the merger of LAN Airlines and TAM Airlines to form LATAM Airlines Group in 2012, Aerolane was rebranded as LATAM Airlines Ecuador. The airline continued operations under the LATAM brand, integrating into the broader LATAM network that spans much of Latin America.
Hubs & network
The airline's primary hub was Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) in Quito, with secondary operations through José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (GYE) in Guayaquil.
Fleet
Aerolane operated narrow-body Airbus A318, A319, and A320 family aircraft consistent with the broader LAN group fleet standardization strategy.
Notable facts
- ›Aerolane was a wholly owned subsidiary of LAN Airlines, Chile's flag carrier.
- ›The airline operated under the IATA code XL and callsign LAN ECUADOR.
- ›LAN Ecuador participated in the LANPASS frequent flyer program shared across the LAN group.
- ›Following the LAN-TAM merger in 2012, Aerolane was rebranded as LATAM Airlines Ecuador.
- ›The airline helped expand LAN's presence in the Andean region alongside LAN Peru and LAN Colombia.
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Connecting Ecuador to the world with reliable regional air service
Aerolane, operating as LAN Ecuador, was the Ecuadorian subsidiary of the LAN Airlines group, one of South America's most prominent aviation networks. The carrier served key Ecuadorian cities and international routes, leveraging the LAN group's established infrastructure and brand. As part of the LATAM Airlines Group merger, Aerolane contributed to the broader integration of Latin American air travel.
Cabin Classes
EconomyBusiness
Loyalty Program
LATAM Pass
Fleet Note
Aerolane operated a fleet primarily composed of Airbus A319 and A320 family narrowbody aircraft suited to regional and domestic South American routes.
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Primary hubs
Route network map (14 legs)








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Route network
CUE → UIO319
GPS → GYE319
GYE → GPS319
GYE → JFK763
GYE → MIA738 763 757
GYE → UIO319 320
JFK → GYE763
MIA → GYE738 763 757
MIA → UIO763
UIO → CUE319
GYE → SCY319
SCY → GYE319
UIO → GYE319 320
UIO → MIA763
Fleet (aircraft types operated)
Latest news
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Dallas Innovates· 4/24/2025
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Fort Worth Report· 4/27/2025
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