Costa Rica: Flight disruptions likely at San José Airport

Event

Air traffic controllers (ATC) at San José-Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) held a protest on Thursday, July 26, which resulted in some 50 flights being delayed throughout the morning. They have threatened to hold a similar action on Friday beginning at 06:00 (local time). Further such protests are possible in the coming days and weeks.

Context

ATCs are protesting a law that makes them responsible for ensuring that no plane carrying passengers with immigration-related legal issues leaves the country.

Advice

Travelers are advised to confirm the status of their flights prior to departure for the airport.