Jorge Chávez Airport leads the nominations in the 2026 FAB Awards

Diego Alarcón

By Diego Alarcón

The new Jorge Chávez International Airport is strengthening its position within the global airport circuit. Seven of its commercial offerings were among the finalists for the FAB Awards 2026 , the most prestigious awards in the Travel Retail segment.

With this result, Jorge Chávez Airport has become the South American airport with the most nominations, competing against top-tier venues such as Dubai, Changi, Hong Kong, Munich, Heathrow, Amsterdam Schiphol, Denver, and JFK.

Organized by The Moodie Davitt Report, a leading platform for Travel Retail specialists worldwide, the FAB Awards annually recognize excellence in gastronomy, hospitality, and passenger experience. In its 2026 edition, the program evaluated nearly 350 applications from operators and brands around the world.

These are the nominations received by the new Jorge Chávez International Airport:

La Bonbonniere: The restaurant received the Gold Award and is a finalist for:

  • Best New Opening of the Year in Airport Food and Beverage
  • Best Casual Dining Restaurant of the Year (in airports with more than 20 million passengers)

Copper Bar & Kitchen: The bar, inspired by Peruvian copper, received the Gold Award and is a finalist for:

  • Best Airport Bar of the Year (in airports with more than 20 million passengers)
  • Best Restaurant Design of the Year

Callao: The restaurant received the Gold Award and is a finalist for Best Casual Dining Restaurant of the Year (in airports with more than 20 million passengers).

La Lucha: Peru’s iconic sandwiches received the Gold Award and are finalists in the Best Airport Takeaway Offering category.

Puku Puku: Received the Gold Award and is a finalist for Best Airport Cafe.

Perusuyo: Received the Gold Award and is a finalist for Best Airport Food and Beverage Offering that embodies a sense of belonging (Sense of Place) for its Peruvian concept.

The Club: Received the Silver Award for Best New Opening of the Year in VIP Lounges.

These accolades support Lima Airport’s commitment to building a commercial offering that unites national brands with international standards, positioning Peruvian gastronomy and its retail offerings as a key element of the travel experience.

Marinela Beke, Retail Business Manager at Lima Airport Partners (LAP), stated: “Being a finalist in the FAB Awards is like being at the Oscars of airport gastronomy: it reflects the collaborative work between Lima Airport and our commercial partners to offer experiences that represent the best of Peru. We are proud to compete at the highest level alongside outstanding offerings from renowned airports around the world.” Alejandro Serra, CEO of Retail Services, operator of La Bonbonniere and Copper, located in the international departures area, stated that “these awards are the result of a long-term business vision, investment in infrastructure, development of local talent, and a constant commitment to operational excellence. From Peru, we have built experiences that now compete alongside the best airport brands and operators in the world, demonstrating that innovation, hospitality, and world-class execution can also bear a Peruvian stamp.”

Rodrigo Vargas, Country Manager for Peru at Airport Dimensions, expressed the company’s satisfaction with the Silver Award received at the FAB Awards and noted that the award reflects their commitment to continuously elevating the culinary offerings and the VIP Lounge experience, highlighting Peruvian products.

For his part, Miguel Ruiz, CEO of Lagardère Travel Retail Peru, operator of Callao, Kira, and Puku Puku, located in the international and domestic departures areas respectively, points out that “For Lagardère Travel Retail Peru, this nomination consolidates the vision we set together with the Lima Airport team when we launched our food service operation in the country with the goal of transforming the airport’s culinary offerings into a cultural and commercial destination. This international recognition only validates the correct direction of our strategy, highlighting the value of our brands and the talent of our team.”

Currently, the new Jorge Chávez International Airport has 75 establishments operating in more than 17,000 m² of commercial space. Of these, 26 belong to the food and beverage sector, a portfolio that combines Peruvian cuisine with global consumer trends.

The names of the winners of the FAB Awards 2026 will be announced during the FAB + Hospitality Conference & Awards, scheduled for July 7 and 8 in Bengaluru, India.