Apr 04 - GSD “Astonished” By Sacramento Claim Regarding New Terminal
The GSD says it is glad to note the increase in air activity as per figures released by the Government, although it says it has its reservations as to how Gibraltar will be able to cope with the impact of increased runway closure without the alternative tunnel to enter and exit Gibraltar.
Moreover, the GSD says that, “together with many members of our community” it is “astonished” by the statement from the Tourism Minister in a GBC interview last Thursday assuring that the increase in flights is not associated with the new terminal.
GSD MP with shadow responsibility for tourism Lawrence Llamas stated:
“It is obvious the Tourism Minister has a problem with accepting the work from any administration that is not her own. Air connectivity is increasing around the world and it is only natural that Gibraltar should benefit from these increases too. No doubt the work done by the Gibraltar Tourist Board plays a role in achieving this, but, I’d be interested to learn how, according to Minister Sacramento, it would have been possible to operate the record number of flights from the old infrastructure which was already bursting at the seams before her administration got into office and made the wonderful expansions to the tourist product which she boasts about!”
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