Aimé Césaire Airport on stand-by: flights redirected to Guadeloupe

IN BRIEF

  • Aimé Césaire Airport closed urgently due to social unrest.
  • Planes were to land at Pointe-a-Pitre in the Guadeloupe.
  • More than 1,100 passengers redirected, causing considerable inconvenience.
  • Three flights to Martinique diverted to Maryse Condé airport.
  • The prefecture of Guadeloupe takes charge of diverted passengers.
  • Situation caused by a movement of anger affecting the island of Martinique.

Since the October 10, L'Aimé Césaire airport in Fort-de-France, in Martinique, faces a blockage due to a movement of anger which led to its emergency closure. This situation required the redirection of three flights towards theGuadeloupe Maryse Condé airport, carrying in total 1,117 passengers baffled. The authorities of the Guadeloupe prefecture have organized themselves to welcome and take care of travelers. This phenomenon highlights the challenges faced by passengers and the airline industry when faced with unforeseen events.

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