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Energy savings at the Juan Santamaría Airport is equivalent to the monthly electricity consumption of more than 1,200 homes.   AIJS is a pioneer in Latin America and the Caribbean in international energy efficiency certifications. Beyond the certification, other actions are contemplated for 2023, such as the acquisition of 4 electric vehicles. May, 2023. The […]

This figure was identified as part of the 2,150 trips made last year by the AERIS Wildlife Control Program. The relocation of fauna is another of the tasks of this specialized team to safeguard the life of the species and the continuity of operations. May, 2023. A total of 14,539 animals of 65 different species […]

MONTREAL, May 19, 2023 – Air Canada Cargo today operated its first cargo flight to San José, Costa Rica, with its Boeing 767. It will operate two flights per week. “The start of our cargo operations in Costa Rica builds on Air Canada’s passenger service to the country and strengthens our cargo presence in order […]

Juan Santamaría International Airport recovers and exceeds passenger traffic recorded before the pandemic. In the first quarter of 2023, the country’s main air terminal handled more than 1.5 million passengers. The positive trend was sustained during Easter Week with an increase of more than 20% compared to 2019.  April, 2023. The recovery of passenger traffic […]

Seventh consecutive year of passenger donation collection campaign 1,600 children will benefit from the donation of more than 5 thousand books. March, 2023. AERIS, interested manager of the Juan Santamaría International Airport (AIJS), is honored to share that the Books For All campaign made possible that this 2023 close to 1,600 low-income children will receive […]

National Children’s Hospital will have new medical equipment thanks to more than $156 thousand raised in charity golf tournament. Results of the XVIII edition of the Pro-Children’s Hospital Association Golf Tournament sponsored by AERIS will benefit one and a half million children. The proceeds will be used to purchase two vital signs monitors, four wireless […]

Juan Santamaría International Airport consolidates its position as the best in Central America and the Caribbean. It was awarded in this way at the Skytrax World Airport Awards 2023, which recognize the most outstanding air terminals globally. Costa Rica’s main air terminal was also recognized as Best Airport Staff in Central America & Caribbean and […]

Southwest inaugurates seasonal route to Denver from Juan Santamaría International Airport. The flight will be on Saturdays, leaving Denver at 7:00 a.m. and arriving at AIJS at 01:10 p.m. and returning the same day. March 11, 2023.  From this Saturday, March 11, passengers transiting through the Juan Santamaría International Airport (AIJS) have a new option […]

AERIS was the designated organizer by the Airports Council International (ACI). Implementation of technological advances in airports came to Costa Rica with Airport Day For the first time in the country, the ACI Airport Day Pura Vida was held, which brought together more than 100 national and international guests. World leaders shared their experiences in […]