New airport fees set to raise Argentine domestic flight prices
The new rates, which will become effective in 60 days, will affect 30 airports, including Ezeiza, Aeroparque, Córdoba, and Bariloche La entrada New airport fees set to raise Argentine domestic flight prices se publicó primero en Buenos Aires Herald .
Argentina's National Airport System Regulatory Authority (ORSNA) is introducing higher airport fees for over 30 airports across the nation. The changes will take effect in 60 days and will impact the overall cost of airline tickets based on the flight type and the specific airport used. Affected airports include Buenos Aires' Jorge Newbery Airport (Aeroparque), Ezeiza, Córdoba, Bariloche, Mendoza, Puerto Iguazú, Salta, Jujuy, Comodoro Rivadavia, Mar del Plata, and many others. The remaining airports will maintain their existing fees and terms.
The primary adjustment pertains to the domestic Airport Passenger Service Charge (TUA), a fee passengers currently pay. The new TUA will vary depending on the flight and airport. ORSNA aimed to stabilize this charge, decrease the frequency of minor rate adjustments, and maintain revenue from airport concessions. Despite its name, the TUA is not a tax; it compensates users for utilizing airport facilities.
Notably, the 30% discount previously granted on international landing and parking fees will now be integrated into the new rates, eliminating the previous dependency on agreements with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Aeropuertos Argentina 2000. ORSNA emphasizes that this change enhances transparency and predictability in the application of the tariff.
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