Barranquilla assumes management of Ernesto Cortissoz Airport, opens new international
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- The municipality of Barranquilla has taken over management of Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport and pledged up to 40,000 million Colombian pesos for its operation.
- Three new waiting lounges (Lounges 2, 3 and 4) were inaugurated in the international concourse, each equipped with a 125‑tonne refrigeration air‑conditioning system and a real‑time flight information display system (FIDS).
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The upgraded facilities and investment are likely to improve passenger comfort and operational efficiency for airlines serving the airport.
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