CBP introduces Simplified Arrival process at Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport
March 29, 2021
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in partnership with Aerostar — the operators of the Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport — announced the implementation of the Simplified Arrival process at Puerto Rico’s main air hub. Simplified Arrival is an enhanced international arrival process that uses facial biometrics to automate the manual document checks that are […]
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CMT Group starts COVID-19 testing service at the LMM Airport
February 17, 2021
Less than three weeks after announcing an agreement with local laboratory chain CMT Group, Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport officials confirmed the start of COVID-19 testing at the main airport facility. The initiative seeks to provide passengers arriving and leaving the island a “simple and agile option” to comply with the prevention standards established by […]
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CBP and Aerostar launch face recognition technology at LMM Airport
January 29, 2021
US Customs and Border Protection and Aerostar announced the implementation of a Biometric Exit face-recognition identification process at the Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport. Biometric Exit is a touchless international departure process that uses facial biometrics to automate the manual document checks that are already required for departure from airports and seaports in the United […]
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Federal Aviation Administration assigns $14.5M to 3 Puerto Rico airports
September 2, 2020
The Federal Aviation Administration announced the assignment of infrastructure grants that represent a combined $14.5 million for upgrades to three Puerto Rico airports. The Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport will receive $6 million, the Benjamin Rivera Noriega Airport will receive $7.3 million, and the José Aponte de la Torre Airport will get a little more […]
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Passenger traffic at LMM airport drops 62.4% Y-O-Y in July
August 7, 2020
Passenger traffic at Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport dropped 62.4% year-over-year in July, affected by “severe downturns in business and leisure travel stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic,” Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste confirmed. In July, a total of 363,935 passengers arrived at the LMM, which is operated by Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste’s local subsidiary, Aerostar Airport […]
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