Meanwhile, back in Tegucigalpa, planners have yet to even decide where a new airport would go and have done little more than examine every inch of a local map. It is only thanks to the finely skilled pilots of American, Continental, TACA and other airlines that Toncontin can remain an active airport in the first place, despite its location in a mountainous zone and lack of a comfortable runway landing length. San Pedro Sula's new airport boasts computerized air traffic control systems, specialized fire fighting equipment, electronic security systems and internal and external communications networks. It also offers a simplified and more efficient customs system, doing away with the old one, in which even the most innocent-looking passengers carrying nothing more than portfolios were scrutinized as potential contrabandists. It is a great pleasure to arrive in a country that has a good airport, an efficient customs system and attractive facilities.
First impressions count and they count a great deal.
Congratulations to the team of experts that collaborated in the airport project. Let's hope the commission is put to further good use fixing others of the many problems that plague our country. This Week welcomes letters to the editor. This Week will NOT publish anonymous letters. This Week reserves the right to publish any articles submitted.