March 17, 2020. As of 6:30 p.m. on March 16, entry to the Juan Santamaría International Airport international departures lobby is permitted solely for departing passengers. This measure is being applied in observance of Costa Rican Health Ministry guidelines to prevent concentrations of people, given the COVID-19 health emergency.

Entry to the lobby is restricted for visitors or family members, while the following actions will be taken by security officers located at the entry bridges:

1. 1. Passengers will be asked to show their passports upon entering.
2. 2. Couriers needing to enter the lobby must show their company IDs and proof of their need to enter the terminal.
3. 3. Passengers needing to consult with their airline will be permitted to enter the lobby.
4. 4. All airport employees must show their badge.

As a responsible airport manager committed to containment of the virus, AERIS invites passengers and the public to follow all recommendations, maintain direct contact with their airlines and get their information solely through official channels.

About AERIS Costa Rica

AERIS HOLDING COSTA RICA, a member of the CCR Group of Brazil, is the Invested Manager providing services to the Juan Santamaría International Airport. It is responsible for the operation, maintenance, refurbishment, construction, financing and promotion of Costa Rica’s primary air terminal.

AERIS draws on the experience of its parent companies: HAS Development Corporation and CCR Group of Brazil, the latter being the majority shareholder with participation in the international airports of Quito (Ecuador), Curaçao and Belo Horizonte (Brazil). The Manager seeks to surpass the standards of its contract (CGI), contributing to the country’s growth through the safe and efficient operation of a leading Latin American airport.

In 2019, SJO connected Costa Rica to 38 destinations around the world. Four domestic airlines and 28 international commercial airlines operated in its facilities, with more than 5.4 million in passenger traffic.

For more information, contact 2437-2400