Peruvian Airlines facts for kids
| Founded | November 2007 |
|---|---|
| Commenced operations | October 29, 2009 |
| Operating bases | Jorge Chávez International Airport |
| Fleet size | 8 |
| Destinations | 7 |
| Company slogan | Spanish: Puntualidad y Servicio |
| Headquarters | Lima, Perú |
| Key people | Cesar Cataño (Founder) Mario Juan Alcantara Chign (General Manager) |
| Website | Peruvian.pe/en |
Peruvian Air Lines S.A, often called Peruvian Airlines, was an airline from Peru. It was given permission by the government to fly planes for four years. It mainly flew within Peru, offering domestic flights.
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History of Peruvian Airlines
Peruvian Airlines started in November 2007. On August 7, 2009, the airline received a special certificate. This certificate, called an Air Operator Certificate (AOC), allowed them to fly planes.
The airline began its flights on October 29, 2009. However, the government temporarily stopped its operations on August 19, 2011. This was due to some issues that happened in the months before. It was a 90-day suspension.
Where Peruvian Airlines Flew
Peruvian Airlines flew to several cities within Peru. These were its main destinations:
- Perú
- Arequipa - Rodríguez Ballón International Airport
- Cusco - Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport
- Iquitos - Crnl. FAP Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport
- Lima - Jorge Chávez International Airport (This was their main base)
- Piura - Cap. FAP Guillermo Concha Iberico International Airport
- Tacna - Crnl. FAP Carlos Ciriani Santa Rosa International Airport
Peruvian Airlines Fleet
An airline's fleet is all the airplanes it owns and uses. As of March 27, 2010, Peruvian Airlines used these aircraft:
| Aircraft Type | Number in Fleet | Passengers | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boeing 737-200 | 5 | 120 | 2 were stored (not flying) at Lima Airport |
| Boeing 737-300 | 3 | To Be Announced (TBA) | 2 were stored at Lima Airport 1 was stored at Rio de Janeiro Airport |
In early 2010, Peruvian Airlines bought a Boeing 737-300 plane. They bought it from a Brazilian airline called Oceanair.
Peruvian Pass Program
Peruvian Pass was a special program for people who flew often with Peruvian Airlines. It was a frequent-flyer program. It was created to thank loyal travelers with many benefits.
When you were a member, you got a card. This card let you collect "miles" for each trip you took with Peruvian Airlines. The more you traveled, the more miles you earned. These miles could then be used to get free tickets on any of their routes.
Peruvian Pass Membership Levels
The Peruvian Pass program had different levels based on how many miles you collected:
| Level | Peruvian Pass Classic | Peruvian Pass Gold | Peruvian Pass Platinum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles Needed | Members with 0 to 21,999 miles | Members with 22,000 to 34,999 miles | Members with 35,000 or more miles |
Other Airlines in Peru
Peruvian Airlines had several major competitors for domestic flights within Peru. These were other airlines that flew similar routes:
- Lan Perú
- LC Busre
- Star Perú
- TACA Perú
Images for kids
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The former Peruvian Airlines logo used from 2007-2016
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A Peruvian Airlines Boeing 737-200 in the former livery
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A Peruvian Airlines Boeing 737-500.
See also
In Spanish: Peruvian Airlines para niños
