A service area for 300 passengers is inaugurated at Havana Airport

The new terminal features a larger infrastructure for processing luggage.

Service room for 300 passengers at José Martí AirportPhoto © Facebook / Eduardo Rodríguez Dávila

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Cuban authorities inaugurated a new passenger assistance hall capable of accommodating 300 people at Terminal 3 of José Martí International Airport in Havana.

According to the Minister of Transport, Eduardo Rodríguez Dávila, the facility has a new conveyor belt and equipment for the automated processing of luggage.

Facebook Capture / Eduardo Rodríguez Dávila

The leader shared photos of the new facility on his Facebook wall.

Photo: Facebook / Eduardo Rodríguez Dávila

The event was presided over by Prime Minister Manuel Marrero Cruz, who cut the ribbon for the inauguration.

Photo: Facebook / Eduardo Rodríguez Dávila

The baggage pick-up upon the arrival of passengers at Terminal 3 of Havana's airport has always faced criticism due to the long wait times for their luggage.

The Cuban Aviation Corporation S.A. (CACSA) announced recently that the new baggage conveyor system will significantly improve "the efficiency in baggage management, resulting in a more streamlined and comfortable experience" for travelers.

In mid-January, the Cuban government announced plans to increase operations at its main international airports as part of an ambitious development program that will extend until 2030.

The program includes the expansion and renovation of Terminal 3 at Havana airport, the country's main airport, which will see a 30% increase in its passenger capacity.

Frequently Asked Questions about the new assistance lounge at Havana Airport

What features does the new service area at José Martí International Airport have?

The new service area inaugurated at Terminal 3 of José Martí International Airport in Havana can accommodate 300 passengers. It features a new conveyor and equipment for the automated processing of luggage, aimed at improving efficiency in luggage handling and providing a more comfortable experience for travelers.

How is the new baggage system expected to benefit passengers?

With the installation of a new baggage carousel at Terminal 3 of José Martí Airport, it is expected to significantly improve the efficiency of baggage handling. This should result in a smoother and more comfortable baggage claim experience for passengers, reducing wait times that have been a source of criticism in the past.

What other improvement projects are being carried out in Cuban airports?

The Cuban government is implementing an ambitious development program aimed at enhancing the country's main international airports by the year 2030. A 30% increase in passenger handling capacity is projected for Terminal 3 of José Martí Airport and there are plans to expand the capabilities of Terminal 2. Improvements are also being made at airports such as Jardines del Rey, Cayo Largo del Sur, Camagüey, and Holguín, among others.

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