Peru's major carriers have suspended international routes following the enforcement of a new $120 airport transfer fee at Jorge Chávez International Airport, triggering operational adjustments and passenger disruptions. The policy, introduced to offset infrastructure costs, has prompted airlines to reassess route economics and reduce capacity.
- A $120 transfer fee was introduced at Jorge Chávez International Airport effective January 1, 2026.
- LATAM Perú and AeroPerú have suspended or reduced services to Miami, São Paulo, Madrid, and Frankfurt.
- The policy targets international transfer passengers, not just those connecting to domestic flights.
- Airlines project a 15% drop in international passenger volume on affected routes in Q1 2026.
- Estimated impact: up to 350,000 annual passenger movements affected across 12 canceled or scaled-back routes.
- The Ministry of Transport cites infrastructure financing as justification for the fee.
Peruvian airlines, including LATAM Perú and AeroPerú, have canceled or significantly reduced transcontinental flights to North America and Europe starting January 1, 2026, in response to a newly implemented $120 airport transfer fee at Jorge Chávez International Airport in Lima. The fee, approved by the Ministry of Transport and Communications in late 2025, applies to all international passengers transferring through the airport, regardless of final destination. Airlines argue the cost undermines competitiveness, particularly on long-haul routes where margins are already thin.