# South American airport infrastructure upgrades

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/south-american-airport-infrastructure-upgrades
> Updated: 2026-09-05T14:08:03.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

South American airports are implementing various infrastructure upgrades focused on passenger experience and efficiency. In August 2026, facilities in Brazil and Argentina introduced new VIP lounges, such as the Harmony Lounge at Santos Dumont Airport and the AMAE Lounge at Ezeiza International Airport. Concurrently, Viracopos International Airport in Campinas deployed an automated biometric border control system to reduce processing times for passengers.

By September 2026, LATAM expanded these service offerings at Jorge Chávez International Airport in Lima, Peru. Following the opening of a new terminal, the airline introduced a dual-zone lounge in the international wing, featuring a “Premium Lounge” for Platinum members and a 24-hour “Signature Lounge” for high-tier members and business class passengers.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-05: LATAM opens new dual-zone lounge at Lima airport

LATAM has opened a new dual-zone lounge at Lima’s Jorge Chávez International Airport, featuring separate Premium and Signature areas for different passenger tiers.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/latam-opens-new-dual-zone-lounge-at-lima-airport

### 2026-08-17: South American airports implement new VIP lounges and biometric controls

Airports in Brazil and Argentina are enhancing traveler services through new VIP lounges at Santos Dumont and Ezeiza, and the implementation of biometric immigration controls at Viracopos.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/south-american-airports-implement-new-vip-lounges-and-biometric-controls

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