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Airport closures: more than 46,000 people affected by flight cancellations

More than 46,000 people have been affected by travel cancellations. | Font: Andean

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airport closure as a result protests in Peru They continue to influence more people. So far, it has been estimated that more than 46,000 passengers have been affected. canceling your trips.

The information was confirmed by the regional manager of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) for Peru and Bolivia, Martin La Rosa.

So far, five airports have been closed after a group of protesters tried to seize their facilities and attack the premises. They are located in Andahuaillas, Arequipa, Juliaca and in Cusco.

It spawned cancellation of 361 flightsonly until yesterday, and more than 46,200 people are unable to return to their destination.

“The country’s air infrastructure is at risk, endangering not only the operation and continuity of air transport, but also passengers and workers,” he told Peru 21.

How did the attacks take place?

The first airport to close was ArequipaLast Monday, when protesters took to the airport runway and destroyed the lights that aid night flights, it prevented any night flight from being operated.

“Unfortunately, purchasing and replacing these fixtures is not something that is done right away, it will take time. As soon as normal operations are restored, we will not have night flights in Arequipa for an extended period,” he explained and asked for the protection of all airports.

Source: RPP

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