Aruba Airport and the Aruba Tourism Authority (ATA) have announced LATAM Airlines’ decision to increase the frequency of its recently launched direct service between Lima and Aruba (LIM-AUA).
A statement says this enhancement marks a significant step towards strengthening connectivity between these two vibrant destinations, catering to the growing demand for travel to and from Aruba.
Commencing in the third quarter of 2024, specifically in July, LATAM Airlines will boost its LIM-AUA flights from 3 weekly to 4 weekly, introducing an additional Monday service to the airline’s current Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday operations. The decision to expand services comes in response to the growing demand for travel on the LIM-AUA route and the remarkable success of LATAM’s current offerings.
The increased frequencies aim to provide passengers with more flexibility and options when planning their journeys not only between Lima and Aruba but also to other sought-after destinations in South America serviced by LATAM, including Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
“We are thrilled to witness the commitment of the increased frequency of LATAM Airlines’ LIM-AUA service. As a primary goal for our airport, we are dedicated to maintaining strategic connections and ensuring the long-term sustainability of this route. This underscores AUA’s commitment to solidifying our position as one of the highly connected Caribbean Island.” said Jo-Anne Meaux-Arends, Aviation Business Development Executive.
“Just six weeks after the inaugural flight of LATAM Airlines, we are thrilled to announce the addition of a fourth frequency from Lima to Aruba, responding to the substantial demand observed in South American markets” said Ronella Croes, CEO of the Aruba Tourism Authority.
“This achievement underscores the effective marketing and promotional campaigns undertaken by both the ATA and our esteemed Aruba partners. Since mid-2023, the ATA along with our Aruba partners have diligently executed various sales initiatives, awareness programs, and demand generation efforts. The positive outcomes demonstrate the collective commitment to enhancing connectivity and promoting Aruba as a preferred destination.
Looking ahead, the ATA remains focused in our commitment in expanding our presence in the Southern Cone of South American markets as part of our diversification strategy. We plan to execute innovative destination marketing and positioning actions targeting high-value segments in key connecting cities such as Santiago de Chile, Buenos Aires, and Sao Paulo”.
The expanded Lima-Aruba route will now operate four times a week on Mondays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays and will be operated with an A320 aircraft with 174 seats.
| Route | Departure time | Arrival Time |
| AUA – LIM | 6:45 PM | 9:40 PM |
| LIM – AUA | 12:00 PM | 5:05 PM |