New $7 Fee at Lima Airport Sparks Outrage Among Travelers

Lima's Jorge Chávez Airport Introduces Controversial New Fee for Passengers in Transit. Starting June 1st, 2025, passengers transiting through Lima's Jorge Chávez International Airport will face a new $7 fee. This announcement has sparked debate, with concerns raised about its impact on travelers and the lack of prior public consultation. The fee applies specifically to passengers who are merely changing flights in Lima, not those arriving or departing from the city. "This is an imposition," stated a news analyst in an interview on ATV Noticias, "Passengers have no choice but to accept this extra cost." The analyst also pointed out that this extra cost is not absorbed by the airlines but passed directly to the consumer. The new fee is based on a legal agreement between the Ministry of Transport and Lima Airport Partners. While the airport operator claims the fee covers infrastructure costs, critics argue the lack of transparency and the added financial burden on travelers, especially during challenging economic times, is unfair. The situation highlights the need for improved communication and transparency from airport authorities regarding new fees and charges. The impact of this fee on air travel and the overall cost of flights to and from Peru remains to be seen.