Fuel Supply Glitch Creates Havoc at Lima's New Airport

Fuel Supply Issues Cause Chaos at New Lima Airport Lima, Peru – Passengers at the newly opened Jorge Chávez International Airport in Lima experienced significant delays on June 2nd, 2025, due to fuel supply problems. A Latam Airlines flight to Arequipa was grounded for over two hours, and passengers reported similar issues on other flights. Footage from the scene shows long lines of frustrated travelers and planes sitting idle on the tarmac. Rocío Espinoza, Communications Manager for Lima Airport Partners (LAP), stated, "The situation was not due to a fuel shortage but rather to failures in the fuel distribution system." She also indicated that LAP was working with the Directorate General of Civil Aeronautics to authorize the transport of fuel to affected aircraft. While the initial disruption caused significant inconvenience, LAP's swift response and collaboration with aviation authorities ensured that the situation was resolved and flights resumed operations. The incident highlights the importance of robust fuel supply systems at major airports.