Aviation Sector Calls for Transparency and Coordination to Ensure the Successful Opening of Lima's New AIJCH Terminal

March 18, 2025 (Lima, Peru) – In response to the decision to once again postpone the inauguration date of the new terminal at Jorge Chávez International Airport, the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA), and the Association of International Air Transport Companies (AETAI) wish to state the following:  

1) Although this latest postponement—from March 30, 2025, to an undetermined date—creates uncertainty and difficulties for airlines, passengers, suppliers, and the entire airport community, we recognize that it is a responsible decision by the Government. Various authorities and experts have verified that the necessary conditions for a safe and efficient operational transition are still not in place.  

2) While we acknowledge progress in the development of this important infrastructure and the preparation process led by Lima Airport Partners (LAP), the failure to achieve the expected opening on the committed date highlights the need for better planning and coordination with all aviation sector stakeholders actively participating in testing, as well as with users and authorities. It also underscores the need for greater transparency with these stakeholders and the general public.  

3) It is crucial to conduct further testing to ensure that, under real operational conditions, an adequate level of service for passengers and the required safety standards for air operations—an uncompromisable pillar of our industry—can be maintained. Airlines will continue to collaborate fully to achieve a successful start of operations as soon as possible. However, several urgent issues must first be resolved, including:  

• Insufficient comprehensive testing with higher volumes/stress levels of passengers, baggage, and aircraft.  
• Lack of an adequate familiarization period and training for personnel on new procedures, both on the airside and landside.  
• Persistent, unresolved failures in key operational systems such as BHS and HBS.  
• ⁠Pending acquisition of all necessary licenses and authorizations, including those for the fuel supply system.  

Finally, we remain fully available to all public and private stakeholders to continue working together in a responsible and coordinated manner toward the development of the country's main air gateway—one that Peru deserves and needs to strengthen its connectivity and air competitiveness.