Cape Verde has maintained certification for air operations to the United States of America (USA), following an evaluation carried out in May by the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA). The main purpose of the assessment was the revalidation of Last Points of Departure (LPD), an essential requirement for the continuation of direct flights between the two countries. LPD refers to airports that meet the high security standards required by the U.S.
The Civil Aviation Agency (AAC) of Cape Verde announced that the certification confirms that the country’s two international airports are in compliance with U.S. security requirements. This ensures the continuation of direct flights, while also strengthening passenger and airline confidence.
The evaluation was conducted at Amílcar Cabral International Airport, on Sal Island, and Nelson Mandela International Airport, in Praia, Cape Verde’s capital. Both retained their LPD status, a prerequisite for the continuation of air operations with the U.S.
This outcome reinforces Cape Verde’s image on the international stage, consolidating the country as a safe and efficient tourist destination. The renewal of the certification also highlights the country’s commitment to the high security standards required at the global level.
The AAC stressed that Cape Verde is one of 13 African countries to hold LPD status. With two of its airports classified as strategic points for international operations, the country strengthens its position in both regional and global aviation. The renewed certification also demonstrates that Cape Verde is aligned with international security requirements, recognition that may further facilitate the country’s connections with other parts of the world, expanding its presence in the global aviation market.
Source: Lusa
