Irán Cueto Carmona, general director of the José Martí International Airport, appeared in a video explaining that they are actively working to resolve the lack of air conditioning at the country's main airport.
Almost two months after the first complaints about the air conditioning problems at the airport were made public on social media, Cueto Carmona has explained that they are setting up "a rooftop group" that would complement the main cooling system of said terminal.
Although the executive did not explain it in his video, a rooftop is a direct expansion air conditioning unit that serves to air condition and ventilate a closed interior space, being able to generate heat or cold within the same unit. It is installed on rooftops and the distribution of air into the interior is done through ducts.
Irán Cueto Carmona indicated that the "issues" with the climate system at Terminal 3 of the José Martí International Airport originated from a malfunction, of which he also did not offer details.
Currently, we are working very hard to resolve this situation as quickly as possible. Importing parts, pieces, and equipment is underway. This will allow us to achieve a greater coverage and reliability of the cooling system at this terminal, stated the manager.
In the final segment of his explanation, Cueto Carmona apologized for the inconveniences caused to the passengers and to all the staff who in some way make use of the terminal's services.
"We hope that in the coming days there will be an improvement in the climate system of our terminal," concluded the Airport Director, who did not anticipate a likely date for the return of the important service, whose need has increased with the arrival of summer."
The belated explanation from the highest authority of the Airport comes almost two months after the breakdown, possibly at the behest of the Minister of Transportation, Eduardo Rodríguez Dávila, undoubtedly the Cuban minister who most directly addresses citizens, and who recently visited the facility in search of answers.
Forces from different entities and organizations are supporting the airport team in these tasks, and actions are being accelerated to alleviate the high temperatures in the coming days by gradually increasing the cooling capacity of the system," wrote Rodriguez Dávila on July 4th, who then referred to "investments of greater scope that will increase the capacity and stability of the system".
In mid-May, social media exploded when it was revealed that with temperatures above 32 degrees Celsius, the José Martí International Airport was operating without air conditioning.
On May 14th and 15th, workers from Terminal 3 reported on the social network Facebook that they were working tirelessly to solve the issues that had occurred in the air conditioning system.
The lack of air conditioning is a common occurrence at the Havana Airport, causing discomfort for both the staff working at the institution and the travelers who are required to visit it.
Since 2021, various repair actions have been carried out at that airport that, according to the authorities, have resulted in "significant improvements" to the infrastructure, including the air conditioning systems.
The Cuban Customs even pointed out that they had the capacity to serve a larger number of travelers. The floors were renovated, as well as painting and other restoration work on the old building, but the problems have resurfaced.
Maintenance actions have not resolved issues such as leaks in the roofs, which become evident with every rainfall, leaving an unfavorable impression.
The authorities have repeatedly discussed the need to expand Terminal 3, which receives international flights from Europe and other regions. Despite the recognized urgency, it would require a multimillion-dollar investment, and the country's current economic crisis poses challenges for its implementation.
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