Autoridades piden no subir tarifas aéreas en fin de año y gremios defienden la libertad tarifaria

diciembre 29, 2025

TL;DR

The Colombian government, through the Ministry of Transport and Aerocivil, has asked airlines to respect fare caps during the peak New Year travel season.
The goal is to protect users from unjustified price increases amid high travel demand.
Industry association IATA acknowledges the objective of user protection but emphasizes Colombia's 2012 free fare regime, which they believe drives competition and lowers prices.
IATA warns that price controls could negatively impact connectivity and lead to higher costs for consumers.
IATA proposes reviewing the tax system, reducing VAT on tickets and fuel, and improving airport infrastructure to enhance competitiveness and passenger benefits.
President Gustavo Petro linked ticket prices to 'democratization of slots' and suggested increasing competition and airline access.
Significant passenger and vehicle mobilization is projected for the end of 2025 and beginning of 2026.
IATA points to a substantial decrease in average domestic and international ticket prices since deregulation in 2012.
IATA notes that taxes and fees constitute a significant portion of ticket prices, especially for international flights.

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