A series of claims by passengers of 120 flights has shown the delays at the Jorge Chávez Airport. This was announced after the announcement on February 1 by Lima Airport Partners, the entity in charge of managing the Jorge Chávez airport. It indicated that there was going to be a delay in flights following new measures taken by the control tower.
“We inform our passengers that there are delays in takeoffs from Jorge Chávez due to a 5-minute separation, requested by the control tower, operated by Corpac,” the statement indicates.
What happened at the Jorge Chávez airport?
Although several reports began regarding flight delays, the reason was unknown. However, according to journalist Paolo Benza, the decline in normality is due to the fact that the controllers have just issued new restrictions in the official technical provisions (NOTAM). “Once again, exaggerated separation on takeoffs (4 min) and entry into airspace (7 min). The ‘truce’ lasted less than a day for the MTC. More delays are on the horizon,” he noted on his social networks.
Although there is a time that must be waited between flights, in this case, the control tower as a security measure decided that this should be 5 minutes. A fact that generated the concern of many passengers about the delays, and in the end their fears regarding flight delays ended up happening.
The general manager of the Association of International Air Transport Companies, Carlos Gutiérrez, denounced that flight delays are the responsibility of the Peruvian Corporation of Airports and Commercial Aviation (Corpac).
One of the people who spoke out was Congresswoman Susel Paredes, who pointed out that “due to arbitrary and anti-technical measures, which border on extortion, 67% of flights on the Jorge Chávez were delayed yesterday, harming thousands.” In addition, she questioned the fact that no one controls Corpac’s air traffic controllers.
At 10:41 am on February 2, the Peruvian Corporation of Airports and Commercial Aviation (Corpac) issued a statement stating that all the security measures implemented were suspended, which would allow what happened to return to normal. In addition, they apologize for the inconvenience and reaffirm their commitment to ensuring the well-being of users.
Subsequently, Roberto de la Tore Aguayo, the president of the board of directors of the Peruvian Corporation of Airports and Commercial Aviation (Corpac), presented his resignation to the National Fund for Financing State Business Activity (Fonafe) after being identified as one of the responsible for the flight delay that affected thousands of passengers at the Jorge Chávez International Airport.
The decision made by Corpac to separate flights between 30 minutes and 3 hours, last January 26, has harmed nearly 6,000 passengers and 120 flights to date, as reported by the Association of International Air Transport Companies (AETAI).
How do I report problems with my flight?
- To submit a report to Indecopi, you can use the airport’s WhatsApp service, contacting the number 985 197 624. This chat is available all year round, 24 hours a day, even on holidays.
- If the travel destination is within the country, they must go to office 250 on the second floor. You can contact us by calling 224 7800, extension 3201, or 517 1835.
- In the case of international flights, the corresponding office is located next to the international arrivals disembarkation gate. In this case, inquiries can be made by calling 224 7800, extension 3202, or 517 1845.
Source: Larepublica
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