Argentina Faces Aviation Turbulence Over Sharp Fee Hikes. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has raised serious concerns over the unilateral decision by the Administración Nacional de Aviación Civil (ANAC) to approve immediate and significant increases in air navigation charges imposed by the Empresa Argentina de Navegación Aérea (EANA). In response, IATA is urging Argentine authorities to suspend the implementation and promptly convene a formal consultation with airlines to ensure a transparent and internationally aligned resolution. This request highlights growing tensions between regulators and the aviation industry at a critical time for the country’s air transport recovery.
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Under Resolution 265/2026, international overflight and landing charges will rise by 15%, while domestic air navigation fees will surge by an unprecedented 359%. Consequently, Peter Cerdá described the move as “abrupt and deeply troubling,” emphasizing that it was introduced without prior consultation. Notably, just days before the announcement, authorities had reaffirmed their commitment to respecting the transparency and consultation principles established by the Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (ICAO). Therefore, the decision represents a clear contradiction of those commitments and raises questions about regulatory consistency.
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Furthermore, IATA warned that such measures deviate from global best practices and could undermine Argentina’s competitiveness, connectivity, and broader economic recovery. Higher operational costs are likely to be passed on to airlines and ultimately passengers, reducing demand and limiting regional access. At the same time, IATA is assessing potential conflicts with bilateral air service agreements, which require charges to be fair, cost-related, and established through consultation. While the industry has broadly supported reforms led by Javier Milei, these developments risk creating uncertainty and weakening confidence in the country’s aviation policy direction.
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