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Today, Ecuador-based AeroGal Airlines debuted daily nonstop flights between Guayaquil’s Jose Joaquin de Olmedo and New York City’s John F. Kennedy airports – the first-ever daily commercial air service between Ecuador and the U.S. AeroGal, which also has routes to Miami, is self-proclaimed to be one of the world’s safest and most “environmentally friendly” carriers (receiving accolades for its commitment to waste reduction). In-flight meals include traditional Ecuadorian delights such as empanadas and complimentary cups of canelazo, a popular fruit drink seasoned with cinnamon and served hot. Special introductory rates for the new JFK–Guayaquil route start at $548 round-trip (including taxes) and are available through January 31, 2010.