Originally Posted by
PDXPremier
In looking at award flights from IAH-PTY, I'm seeing all kinds of options to connect in places like TGU, SAL, MGA, etc....since I wouldn't be in a hurry, I thought it might be fun to connect in one of these cities, particularly TGU with it's well-known "exciting" landing patterns. I'm also assuming a CPU would be MUCH easier from IAH-TGU than the direct IAH-PTY flight.
Has anyone had any experience connecting in these smaller Central American cities? For TGU, are transit passengers allowed to stay in the terminal and avoid customs or is everyone sent directly to customs first since I can't imagine there are many people connecting.
I've connected through SAL several times and I enjoy passing through there. Its a small easy airport. The TACA lounge is nothing special but has a decent bar with great service. However, there's a bar called "The Bar" that serves ice cold Salvadoran beer and pretty decent pupusas. It may be for sentimental reasons, but I always tend to have fun whenever I get to spend an hour or two at SAL.
If you have a layover, you can rent a car and be on a beautiful deserted beach in about 30 minutes. It makes for a great side trip.