The days of free baggage carts will soon be long past at Las Americas International Airport (AILA-SDQ).
As of 15 March Airport Passenger Service will manage the luggage cart and porter service at the airport. As of April 2023, free luggage carts will no longer be available at Las Americas International Airport.
The agreement improves the working conditions of the baggage handlers who have been offering services at the airport for years. Nearly 200 baggage handlers at the capital city airport (SDQ) will be hired with competitive salaries, medical insurance and other benefits.
The baggage handling company commits to raise the level of services to passengers.
Skykart, the high-quality automated dispenser for the management of baggage carts is being installed. Self-service trolleys will cost RD$150. The porter service will be RD$450.
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14 March 2023