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The Antonio Maceo International Airport in Santiago de Cuba has resumed national flight operations following several days of closure due to the severe damage caused by Hurricane Melissa, reported the Cuban Company of Airports and Airport Services (ECASA) on its social media.
According to the state entity, the recovery efforts have been "intensive and arduous," focusing on the repair of electrical lines, damaged poles, lighting systems, and internal areas of the airport terminal. The images published by ECASA show partially destroyed ceilings, affected structures, and areas of the airport still undergoing rehabilitation.
The Electric Company of Santiago de Cuba has begun work to restore energy service, while progressing with the installation of a new public lighting system featuring LED fixtures powered by photovoltaic cells. According to the Cuban government, this measure aims to improve efficiency and ensure service in the face of potential future contingencies.
ECASA assured that the immigration hall and restrooms have been fully repaired, allowing the reopening of essential areas for passengers and workers. Starting this Monday, domestic flights have resumed, although details regarding schedules and frequency of operations were not specified.
The official publication was accompanied by a message of "hope and unity," in which the state-owned company expressed gratitude to the workers of Cuban aviation and the organizations involved in the rehabilitation of the airport, considered the main air connection point in the eastern part of the country.
Hurricane Melissa severely impacted the eastern region of Cuba in early November, leaving a toll of destroyed homes, significant damage to infrastructure, and a prolonged blackout that affected a large part of the Santiago province. So far, the authorities have not provided an official assessment of the damages or the number of people affected.
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