The Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC) announced this Tuesday, February 28, that it will initiate an administrative process against the airline Viva Air after the temporary cessation of its operations, which has harmed hundreds of Peruvian passengers.
“Given the temporary suspension of activities by the airline Viva Air, the MTC, through its Civil Aeronautical Directoratewill initiate an administrative process to the aforementioned airline for non-compliance with the coverage service of their routes to and from our country”he said in a statement.
In addition, the MTC welcomed the coordination and availability of the airlines Sky Airlines, Latam and JetSmart to provide their services to affected passengers.
Previously, the head of the indecopi North Lima, José Carlos Vela, indicated in RPP that, according to reports from the entity, around 300 people were affected this morning by the cancellation of flights low-cost airline Viva Air after it suspended its operations in Colombia and Peru. Users were stranded at the Jorge Chávez airport in Lima and the Alejandro Velasco Astete airport in Cusco.
Viva Air: why did you suspend your flights?
On Monday, February 27, Viva Air announced the cessation of its operations indefinitely until it can resolve its financial problems. In other words, the aircraft fleet was on standby until further notice.
Viva Air faces a financial crisis that makes it impossible for you to continue with your operations. Through a statement, he blamed the Civil Aviation of Colombia for not having taken a decision that would allow join Avianca and by have accepted interested third parties such as JetSmart, Aerolíneas Argentinas and Latam Airlines.
Source: Larepublica
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