Peruvian Airlines

Lima-Cuzco and Arequipa-Lima they offered the best price 190 dollars (for example LAN wanted 530 dollars). Taking off and landing on time on both flights. Flying on board of older B737. In Lima the plane was so smelly it was really a unfavorable situation for both staff and passengers. No explanation no excuse although it was intolerable. Seat comfort average nothing special "conserve style." Staff service was also mediocre a little sandwich cake and a juice but still better than many European airlines. Flight attendants a little bit rude hurried and clumsy. Inflight entertainment non existent. Moreover during the whole night flight from Arequipa to Lima (20.55) the lights in the cabin were turned off. Reading light doesn't help a lot if you read something. I really think that Peruvian should do much more to get the attention and trust of passengers. I hope that their service will be improved.

We flew from Lima to Arequipa on one of Peruvian's aged 737-300s. The planes are in an all-economy layout with very tight seats (still in their Southwest Airlines decor). The airline offers no-frills bare-bones service by a VERY attractive group of male and female flight attendants. A free drink and snack box (with an inedible sandwich) is offered. This is the most basic way to travel around Peru. I can't suggest flying this carrier. It is cheap and gets you where you need to go. Don't expect them to run on time either.

My flight from Lima to Cuzco was first delayed and later cancelled because of bad weather. They kept us waiting in the airport for over 5 hours. All we got was a horrible little sandwich with a glass of soda. We collected our luggage and were told to come back the next morning. All other airline companies were flying to Cuzco (LAN/Star Peru). We were treated like dogs and thrown on the streets. Nobody even took the time to properly inform us.