Passenger traffic is growing 10% per year since 2009 Plumerillo exceeded one million for the first time travelers. & Nbsp; Air traffic was 10.25% more than the previous year, according to Airports Mendoza Argentina 2000. But the figure does not reflect the major flaw that has our aeroestación: infrastructure. According match users, employees, employers and officials consulted by the Andes, the building was too small and almost two decades after its inauguration. In normal days 18 daily flights arrive in Mendoza and 17 are sending you from this land. Destinations are varied: Chile, Buenos Aires, Córdoba, and Santiago de Chile. As mentioned, the flow of passengers is important. Unfortunately, those who work daily with passengers and tourists, including the government of the province, say the aeroestación Francisco Gabrielli is small. For example, an airport employee who preferred to remain anonymous was blunt: The old airport was born. Another worker from the place listed: No appropriate outputs, escalators, free movement of passengers clear security policies, signage, parking is small and there is no drinking water. Since the government acknowledged that the explosive growth in passenger numbers in recent years made an urgent investment is needed. In fact, they are analyzing Aerolíneas Argentinas in conjunction with the possibility of building an exclusive terminal for this state enterprise. It will not be anytime soon, but the idea is it done fast, the Minister of Tourism, Javier Espina said. Airports Argentina two years ago, 2000-the concessionaire company announced the modernization of air station with the installation of two sleeves for passengers, but only one remained in service. To this must be added a small repair in the building. According to Los Andes could find out in March modernization and expansion works will begin with the installation of a sleeve over shipment commissioning of escalators to transform the first floor lounges and landing below. Also, the expansion of some sectors of the building for comfort, a way over entry and exit to the airport, more parking lots, the modernization of the beacon system to track and a new approach lighting system with a enabling term November or December this year. A new food court was also announced, new areas for immigration and customs and other agencies; and new luggage conveyors. From the business critical voices regarding the inadequacy resulting station facilities were also heard. The airport has collapsed in terms of the track, and the overall service level slipped Martin Saal Nites Tour Operator, while granted that companies have changed their schedules so that passengers can join destinations, via Buenos Aires in one day. Meanwhile, Alfredo Giusti, executive director of the Chamber of Tourism, said: There are small problems that are solved with the will of the people. But there inactive stairs to the planes and houses charge outrageous changes when transacting. Fixing this would make much more pleasing to the traveler. More passengers On the increase of passengers, in total there were 1,077,026 visitors during the year just ended. A rising trend from recent years: In 2010, users totaled 976,889, while in the previous year had totaled 858,984, said AA2000. The reasons are several and so allowed from the Mendoza government. He grew connectivity. We have had a great response from the airlines and so has the infrastructure. Has established an option package that makes tourism grows, Spina recognized the minister. As entrepreneurs, what to keep in mind is that those who use the aircraft as a means of transport are those who have a comfortable purchasing power. Therefore, they are looking for services to measure, something the province is already providing both private and public. Has been categorized tourism wineries and restaurants working at a high level. Besides the 5 star hotels and accommodation category help the tourism, “said Saal., I am convinced that thinks not only what will be but it should generate demand, he added. Meanwhile , Del Giusti said that this reality is due to the promotion made at national and international level has worked hard to position the name of Mendoza outward highlighted Source:.. Diario Los Andes Mendoza
