Transparency and Coordination Demanded to Ensure the Successful Opening of Lima Airport's New Terminal
The inauguration of the new terminal at Jorge Chávez International Airport has been postponed to March 30, 2025, prompting IATA and AETAI to call for greater transparency and coordination. Airlines highlight critical pending issues, including operational tests, personnel training, and baggage system implementation, urging authorities to ensure a smooth and efficient transition
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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Association of International Air Transport Companies (AETAI) issued a statement demanding "transparency and coordination" following the decision to once again postpone the inauguration of the new terminal at Jorge Chávez International Airport (AIJCH) in Lima to March 30, 2025.
“We express our agreement with this necessary decision by the Government, which has confirmed the absence of suitable conditions for a safe and efficient operational transition. Furthermore, the new postponement highlights the need to approach this process in a more coordinated manner with all members of the aviation sector and, above all, with greater transparency from the concessionaire, Lima Airport Partners (LAP), to avoid affecting travelers’ experiences (many of whom have already been impacted by changes to their itineraries) and the country's connectivity,” the joint statement reads.
It adds that “airlines have been fully collaborating—since February 2024—to achieve a successful start of operations on the date set by the authorities, which will only be possible once all necessary tests are conducted to guarantee the safety of air operations and ensure an adequate level of service for passengers.”
The statement emphasizes that for a successful inauguration, urgent attention must be given to pending issues brought to the attention of the relevant authorities:
- Lack of fully developed operational tests with real complexity levels, both on the airside and landside.
- Lack of clarity regarding the schedule for pending tests.
- Operational checklists required to determine the start of operations.
- Formalization of procedures and training for personnel who will work at the AIJCH.
- Effective implementation of the HBS/BHS baggage handling system, a critical service point for the new facilities, as it will serve as the heart of the new terminal.
“Similarly, we consider it essential that the Minister of Transport and Communications permanently convene working meetings involving all stakeholders linked to the provision of air services (passenger and cargo), leading the process to ensure an efficient and orderly transition to the new terminal,” the document states.
It concludes by affirming: “We remain at the disposal of the authorities and LAP to continue working together on the development of the airport infrastructure that the country deserves and needs, strengthening its air connectivity and competitiveness.”
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