Several flights to Nicaragua, El Salvador and Honduras diverted their route and others canceled some international departures and arrivals, due to adverse weather conditions caused by the tropical storm JuliaNicaraguan Aviation (AVN) confirmed this Sunday, October 9.
“Not all flights have been canceled or delayed, the weather is deteriorating from what we are already feeling, and on the page we are sharing the flights that have been specifically affected,” the AVN said on its Facebook page.
According to the information, the airline Copa Airlines suspended for today the operations of its flights CM105 and CM106 between Panama and Managua. “According to the firm and travel agencies, passengers will be reaccommodated on future flights when possible,” he says.
The Venezuelan airline Conviasa suspended scheduled flights to and from Havana, Cuba due to the arrival of Julia. “Due to adverse weather conditions and in order to protect our Conviasa passengers, our operational security is rescheduling the flight,” a statement indicates.
Flights were also canceled Avianca 392 and 393 that cover the route: San Salvador- Managua; Managua-Miami; Miami-Managua; Managua-San Salvador. The flights of Avianca 450/451 and 397/397, with the previous routes, will be carrying out their scheduled operations for the time being, indicated the community of aviation enthusiasts, AVN.
In turn, the regional airline based in Managua, The Coastalreported the suspension of its air operations for this Sunday.
The Mexican flag carrier Aeromexico reported the delay of more than seven hours in its flights in Nicaragua. The AM650 flight would be arriving in Managua at 7:00 at night and would leave for Mexico City at 8:00 at night, “as long as the weather conditions allow the arrival of the flight,” they said.
Related news: Julia downgrades to a tropical storm as it moves over Nicaragua
The Nicaraguan Institute for Territorial Studies (Ineter) reported that Julia It was downgraded to the category of tropical storm this morning with maximum sustained winds of 110 km/h, with a translation speed of 24 km/h heading west.
