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LATAM Weighs Canceling Four New Lima Routes Over Transfer Fee Set for Dec. 7

The airline asked Peru's transport minister to scrap the transfer charge to restore predictability for new-route investment.

Overview

  • LATAM Airlines Perú notified the MTC in a formal letter that it is evaluating canceling the launch of four international routes in early December.
  • The potential cancellations involve LimaOrlando (Dec. 1), LimaCurazao (Dec. 2), Lima–Florianópolis (Dec. 2) and Lima–Tucumán (Dec. 14).
  • The transfer component of the airport use fee at the new Jorge Chávez terminal is planned to start on Dec. 7, creating cost uncertainty for connecting passengers.
  • CEO Manuel van Oordt signed the letter urging a definitive elimination of the transfer TUUA to ensure a stable, competitive environment for growth.
  • Authorities describe the TUUA as a passenger charge that helps fund operation and maintenance of the new terminal, while an adenda is under negotiation without a final outcome.