Quito Airport Seals a Strategic Alliance with the Main Airport of South Korea

Hag Jae Lee, president and CEO of Incheon International Airport, accompanied by his work team, visited the Quito Airport facilities with the purpose of learning more about the good practices and management model that have positioned it as a leader in the region. During the visit, both airports signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the objective of strategically cooperating in a constant exchange of ideas that improve service and the passenger experience.

Incheon International Airport is the main international airport serving Seoul, South Korea. It is also one of the largest and busiest airports in the world, recognized for its advanced technology and operational efficiency, stands out as a strategic gateway to Asia and has been honored on multiple occasions for its excellence and state-of-the-art facilities.

Both Mariscal Sucre and Incheon International Airport are the only ones in the world to have obtained the prestigious Level 5 accreditation in Passenger Experience, granted by the Airports Council International (ACI). This commitment and approach shared by both airports constitute the basis for a strategic collaboration that seeks to maintain its leadership position at Level 5 and constantly improve its services.

The signing of the MOU between the two airports marks the beginning of a collaboration that includes the exchange of best practices, execution of joint projects and discussion of topics of mutual interest in various aspects of airport management. Additionally, as a result of this agreement, Incheon International Airport Corporation will strengthen its cooperation network for business expansion in Latin America and will seek to use Quito International Airport as a bridge to enter the airline industry market in Latin America.

Ramón Miró, President and CEO of Quiport, said: "We are delighted to formalize this collaboration with Incheon International Airport, a leading institution in the airport industry. This partnership will not only strengthen our efforts to improve the experience of the passenger but will also open new opportunities for innovation and mutual growth."