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THERE IT IS expresses its willingness to work with the new Government to strengthen air connectivity, competitiveness and socioeconomic development of the Peru.
The International Air Transport Association (THERE IT IS, for its acronym in English) congratulates the new administration of President Keiko Fujimori and expresses its willingness to work closely, transparent and constructive to strengthen air connectivity, competitiveness and development Peru.
Although the Peruvian airline sector has made sustained progress in its recovery after the pandemic, The country still has significant potential to continue expanding its international connectivity. In this new government cycle, there is an opportunity to promote policies that encourage investment, competitiveness and sustainable growth of the sector, allowing Peru consolidate its position as a strategic player in the region and maximize the economic and social benefits generated by air transport.
IATA willing to collaborate with Peru
“We welcome this new stage for Peru with optimism.. With public policies that promote connectivity and close collaboration between the Government and the industry, the country can strengthen its competitiveness, attract more tourism and investment, and generate new development opportunities. Airlines are ready to invest and work together with authorities to build a Peru more connected and prosperous”, he pointed Peter Cerda, regional vice president of THERE IT IS for the Americas.
Among the industry's priorities is the review of costs and taxes that affect air transport, in particular, the search for a definitive solution to the impact of the Single Rate for Airport Use (BRING IT) international transfer at the Jorge Chavez international airport in Lima (LI). Since its implementation, the Peru has lost several routes and passengers in connection, who in the end opted for other markets in the region.
in addition, It is a priority to move forward decisively in the main aeronautical infrastructure projects, including the comprehensive completion of LIM and the development of the Chinchero International Airport (Cuzco), as well as their respective accesses, strategic investments that will allow expanding airport capacity, strengthen connectivity and enhance the growth of tourism and trade.
THERE IT IS considers it essential to preserve a regulatory framework based on the principles of free market and competition, avoiding the approval of legislative initiatives that limit the ability of airlines to offer different fare options to passengers. This model has been key to democratizing air transport and allows more than a million new travelers to access the benefits of air connectivity every year., paying only for the services and attributes they really want to use.
At Peru, 36.100 people are directly employed in the aviation sector, including airlines, airport operators, air navigation service providers and other companies linked to the industry, generating USD 942,8 millions of economic production, equivalent to 0,4% of total GDP. Also considering the supply chain, workers' spending and tourism associated with air transport, Your total contribution amounts to USD 6.200 million of GDP and 364.400 jobs. Tourism supported by air connectivity contributes USD 2.700 million dollars to the country's GDP and employs 155.400 people. in addition, International visitors generate around USD 3.500 million annually through the purchase of goods and services, promoting key sectors such as tourism, trade, hospitality and gastronomy.
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