en.Wedoany.com Reported - Chile's LATAM Group is reassessing the feasibility of using Lima's Jorge Chávez International Airport in Peru as the primary operating base for its future Airbus A321XLR long-range aircraft. The analysis, first reported by Aviation Week and ch-aviation, indicates that increased airport fees and new charges for transit passengers have become key considerations in the company's future strategy.

With a range of 8,700 kilometers, the Airbus A321XLR can open medium-to-long-haul international routes with lower demand, serving as a more efficient alternative to wide-body aircraft. Lima was previously considered a natural choice to receive the first of these aircraft due to its advantageous geographic location, facilitating connections between South America, North America, and the Caribbean. However, the increase in airport charges is forcing the group to re-examine the economic prospects of expanding operations in Peru, potentially making the larger aviation hubs of Santiago, Chile, and São Paulo, Brazil, more prioritized candidates.

LATAM Group has confirmed orders for over 10 Airbus A321XLRs, with the first deliveries expected to begin in 2027. The final base decision will depend on a comprehensive assessment of costs, demand, and market opportunities, a positioning that will directly influence the layout of international routes launched with this aircraft type.

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