The company Dominican airports 21st century (Aerodom) today stressed the operation of the Type Transport Service Shuttle enabled in the Las Américas International Airport José Francisco Peña Gómez (Aila), after users complained about having to move on foot with their suitcases from remote parking to the air terminal.
The service was implemented by the works of the Parking Expansion Project of the airport, which is currently in its final phase.
Before the travelers complaintswho say that, despite the announced service, they did not find transport available, the communications director of AerodomLuis José López, talked about the operation of the service and clarified to which airport areas It applies.
“I know that in the networks we talk about service Shuttle And you may have generated confusion in understanding that everything that is not the main lot has to move in the minibus, but the reality is that it does not, “he added.
According to López, the lots outside the airport environment require Minibus service to transport passengers from and from the terminal. Specifically, he mentioned the spaces called JJ Roca and the hotel area integrated into the airport as areas where the service operates actively.
Walking with suitcases
One of the claims was made this Friday by an Instagram user, who published a video walking with his luggage towards the terminal.
“It is correct that Aerodomin moments of high demand, look for alternatives with the long -term parking lots like the one that has enabled an area outside the terminal. But there is ‘canyon’ start on foot and with suitcases, as happened to me and others today, from one of the remote parking lots They have arranged for vehicles, “he wrote.
Another user also wrote about his experience in the same publication: “That is incredible, I I almost lose A flight for that. “
However, they also emerged positive comments. “On two occasions I have used the parking, has picked us up; It lasts a lot, yes, but arrives“said another traveler.
Given the situation, Luis López explained that the User parked in the technical areawhich, he clarified, does not require the use of Shuttle due to its proximity to the terminal.
“He service Shuttle Yes it is available, but for that specific space where he parked (technical area parking) is not required, because, I insist, it is a 100 or 200 meters distanceno more from there, and walking in two or three minutes You can reach the terminal building. It is the same distance as if it were parked in the main lot, “he said.
He also pointed out that every time Use that lotpeople walk to the terminal building.
Expansion project concluded
The spokesman of Aerodom affirmed to Diariolibre than the MAIN PARK EXPANSION PROJECT It is already finished, and only technical adjustments are pending In the operation system.
“I hope, starting next week, not to need, except in very high season, those remote lots, because the Parking Expansion Project“He said.
