Aruba Airport Authority N.V. (AAA) officially celebrated the official opening of the new AUA Food Truck Plaza, located in front of the arrivals hall at Queen Beatrix International Airport.
The opening ceremony included an official ribbon-cutting by the food truck vendors and Jonny Andersen, Chief Executive Officer of Aruba Airport Authority N.V., marking the launch of this new gathering spot at the airport.
The opening brought together members of the airport community, local media, and influencers to experience the plaza and sample the different food and drink options now available at the airport. Guests enjoyed local bites, smoothies, snacks, and coffee while spending time at the airport’s newest outdoor gathering spot.
The AUA Food Truck Plaza was created for everyone passing by the airport area — from family and friends waiting for arriving passengers or saying farewell to those departing, to passengers arriving or departing from our airport, airport employees, taxi drivers, visitors, and locals looking for a quick bite, coffee, or refreshing drink.
The plaza currently features four local food concepts:
El Tio EXPRESS – open daily from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
SANTOS x Keda Keto – open daily from from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Mauchi Smoothies Juice Bar – open daily from 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Dushi Flavors – open Monday through Saturday from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM and Sundays from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
The new plaza creates an inviting gathering place near the airport where people can relax before pickups or drop-offs, while also giving local entrepreneurs a high-visibility location to connect with both residents and travelers.
“The AUA Food Truck Plaza is a nice new spot where people can sit, relax, and enjoy something to eat or drink while waiting for family and friends,” said Barbara Brown, Chief Revenue Development & Communications Officer at Aruba Airport. “It also gives local food businesses the opportunity to showcase what they offer in a location where both locals and visitors come together every day.”
The AUA Food Truck Plaza is now officially open and welcomes the community, visitors, and airport passengers to stop by and enjoy a taste of Aruba.
About AUA Airport
About AUA Airport AUA Airport is one of the busiest airports in the Caribbean region, with more than 24 different airlines operating into Aruba contributing to processing more than 3.2 million passengers per year and providing air service to 31 cities and 45 non-stop destinations worldwide. AUA Airport’s markets served comprise of 74% from the United States & Canada, 18% from Latin America, 4% from Europe, and 4% from Dutch Caribbean. AUA Airport attributes this to the island’s stable economic and political climate, hospitable and multilingual population, and safe environment. AUA Airport’s aspiration is to become one of the most Sustainable, Safe, and Future Proof airports of the Latin America & Caribbean region, providing a trusted workplace, modern airport facilities and excellent customer service which reflects Aruban hospitality, contributing to a prosperous future for Aruba.
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