IATA Demands Action as Final Numbers Show 30,000 Passengers Affected by Guanacaste Airport Closure
IATA calls for urgent runway maintenance as officials reveal the impact of the recent Guanacaste Airport closure in Costa Rica.
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Five Dead, One Survivor in Costa Rica Mountain Plane Crash
Survivor rescued after fatal Costa Rica plane crash kills five. 16-hour overnight mountain rescue operation succeeds in reaching crash victim.
Small Plane Crashes in Escazu Mountains of Costa Rica
Small passenger plane crashes on Pico Blanco mountain in Escazu near San José, Costa Rica after being diverted due to weather.
Second Time Lucky? Guanacaste Airport Reopens Ahead of Schedule After Week of Chaos
Guanacaste Airport reopened (again) today after emergency runway repairs, with tourism sector reporting major losses and calling for government accountability over infrastructure concerns.
Costa Rica’s Guanacaste Airport Closure Continues Until Thursday After Brief Reopening
Guanacaste International Airport announces closure until November 21 following a chaotic weekend of intermittent operations.
Tropical Storm Sara: Guanacaste Airport in Costa Rica Reopens as S.W. Goldson in Belize Remains Closed
Weather disrupts Central American air travel: Guanacaste Airport reopens in Costa Rica while Belize’s Philip S.W. Goldson Airport stays closed.
Ongoing Rainfall Batters Central America as Tropical Storm Sara Approaches
Ongoing heavy rainfall and flooding continue to affect Central America while Tropical Storm Sara prepares to make landfall over the weekend.
Central American Leaders Respond to Trump’s Election Win
Central American presidents react to Trump’s election victory over Kamala Harris.
Tropical Storm Rafael Forces Cancellation of Panama’s Independence Day Celebrations
Panama’s November 5th independence day parades cancelled as Tropical Storm Rafael approaches, bringing safety concerns across the nation.
Costa Rica’s Guanacaste International Airport Faces Mixed Fortunes as Tourism Season Approaches
Costa Rica’s peak tourism season threatened as airlines consider suspending flights to Guanacaste International Airport over runway maintenance concerns.