As part of the reopening of borders and the revival of commercial flights, the European Union did not include any country in the region in its initial list of markets authorized to resume commercial flights.
Because of the covid-19 outbreak, commercial flights continue to be suspended in all Central American countries; however, it is expected that in the coming weeks restrictions will be lifted and airports in the region will begin to normalize their operations.
The installation of anti-bacterial gel stations, cameras and arches for temperature control are some of the works that are pending at La Aurora Airport, so that it can operate commercial flights when the borders open.
Due to the propagation of covid-19, the Guatemalan government prohibited the arrival and departure of commercial flights in the country. So far, the General Directorate of Civil Aeronautics (DGAC) foresees that La Aurora Airport could restart its activity next August 15, however, the air terminal still has to adapt several areas to comply with sanitary requirements.
Restructuring of airlines, preference for direct flights, modifications in the routes operated and the use of smaller aircraft are some of the changes expected in the regional air market in the context of the new business normality.
Air traffic has virtually disappeared in the last three months, as governments in Central America have decided to close borders and suspend commercial flights to and from the region's airports as a result of the covid-19 outbreak.
As of June 16, El Salvador will begin the gradual opening of logistics services at the Cargo Terminal at the Oscar Romero Airport, and the re-establishment of commercial flights is scheduled to begin on August 6.
As part of the return to the new normal, after eliminating the restrictions imposed by the covid-19 outbreak, the Autonomous Port Executive Commission (CEPA) informed that the Cargo Terminal of the "San Oscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdamez" International Airport will begin with the gradual reopening of its export and import logistics services under strict biosecurity protocols.
In order to stimulate the return of airlines to the country and reactivate tourism, the government eliminated from the price of jet fuel, the subsidy that financed the cost of LP gas, bunker, asphalt and asphalt emulsion.
In this context of health and economic crisis resulting from the outbreak of covid-19, the Alarado administration, signed Executive Decree No. 42352-MINAE which establishes a reduction in the sale price of jet fuel (aircraft fuel) paid by airlines, reported the Costa Rican Tourism Institute.
The Colombian-born airline, which operates in all Central American countries, voluntarily filed for bankruptcy in the United States following the company's economic losses due to the spread of covid-19 globally.
This process was necessary due to the unpredictable impact of the covid-19 pandemic, which has caused a 90% decrease in global passenger traffic and is expected to reduce industry revenues worldwide by US$314 billion, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the company reported.
Given the crisis generated by the covid-19 virus, the authorities decided to extend the suspension of international commercial air passenger transport frequencies until 23 May.
The measure was announced by Resolution 053-DG-DJ-AAC, published in the edition of the Official Digital Journal on April 20, 2020. See full document.
In El Salvador, authorities decided that commercial flights at the Oscar Romero International Airport will be suspended for the next three weeks due to the health alert the country is facing.
The decision was announced by the Autonomous Executive Port Commission (CEPA), and details that this is part of the compliance with the state of emergency and Executive Decree No. 12, due to the covid-19 pandemic.
Since March 17th Avianca suspended all its flights to and from El Salvador, and United Airlines announced that as of April 1st it will no longer fly to Nicaragua.
In accordance with the directives of the government of El Salvador, all Avianca flights to and from that country are suspended from March 17 at midnight, the airline reported.
The closure of El Salvador's airport will last 15 days, which may be extended in accordance with the evolution of the pandemic, according to the document issued by Avianca.
The Guatemalan government signed an agreement so that after a mission from the U.S. Federal Aviation Agency conducts an audit, a roadmap will be drawn up for the Central American country to be certified as a category 1.
As of October 27, 2020, Lufthansa will begin operating a third weekly frequency between the German city and the capital of Costa Rica.
Thus, the airline, which currently offers two flights per week on Thursdays and Saturdays, will also fly on Tuesdays round trip between the German destination and San Jose, Costa Rica, reported the Costa Rica Tourism Board (ICT).
The governments of both countries signed an agreement that will allow the opening of air operations between the two countries, in order to encourage the start of new routes and frequencies.
The agreement signed today creates opportunities for the operation of the country's airfields with flights to Belize to further promote tourism, reported the presidency of Honduras.
The low-cost airline Wingo announced that as of April 28 it will begin operating a direct flight twice a week between the capitals of Panama and Peru.
The new route, which will have tickets available on Tuesdays and Saturdays, will be operated by 737-800 NG aircraft with capacity for 186 passengers, company officials said.
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