According to Alberto Arene, president of the Comisión Ejecutiva Portuaria Autónoma (CEPA), the plan aims to leverage more non-airport operations and will be executed next year.

Elsalvador.com reports: "... so far, there have been several basic works that are part of the remodeling such as changing the air conditioners, resurfacing runways, and remodeling waiting rooms, which are related to the expansion of Avianca's hub and which has meant an investment of $12 million. "

Source: elsalvador.com

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