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Cusco Airport Closes Overnight for Runway Maintenance

Consumer watchdog Indecopi is overseeing airlines’ treatment of passengers during the planned outage.

Overview

  • The Alejandro Velasco Astete Airport suspended operations from 8:00 p.m. on Oct. 13 to 8:00 a.m. on Oct. 14 for runway work.
  • Domestic and international flights to and from Cusco are affected, with media reporting cancellations by LATAM, JetSmart and Sky.
  • Airport operator Corpac said it is coordinating rebookings to limit disruption and issued an apology to travelers.
  • Indecopi stated it will actively supervise compliance with passenger rights, including timely information, assistance and access to the complaints book.
  • The agency published 24/7 support channels and urged tourism providers in Cusco to offer flexible reprogramming or refunds where applicable.