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Monday, Aug 03, 2026
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El Salvador Expands International Airport With New Arrivals Terminal

Transport authorities opened a new 50 million US dollar arrivals terminal covering 24,000 square metres at El Salvador International Airport, increasing capacity for international travellers after the airport handled more than three million passengers during the first half of the year.
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