The governor of the Las Americas International Airport, Jose Guillermo Sued forecasts that a record number of expat Dominicans will visit their family this year. The increase in the number of travelers will come from those that will travel to see damages caused by Hurricane Georges and bring assistance for friends and relatives. Sued told El Siglo newspaper that it would still be another year before Las Americas International Airport is completely repaired. He estimated damages at US$3 million. Jose Guillermo Sued, nevertheless said, that repairs being made will improve the airport to the degree that travelers will find the airport in better conditions than before Hurricane Georges. A 1,000 kilo power plant is being installed to guarantee the air conditioning service.
