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Is a single airspace possible in Latin America? Peter Cerdá from THERE IT IS analyzes the future of regional connectivity.
The integration of airspace in South America, similar to the space model Schengen in the European Union, has been a recurring proposal to enhance connectivity and reduce the costs of air tickets in the region. In a recent interview for this medium, during the IATA AGM in Rio de Janeiro, Peter Cerda, regional vice president of the International Air Transport Association (THERE IT IS) for the Americas, addressed the viability of this model and the structural challenges facing the industry.
For Sow, the vision of more liberalized skies is the right path, but emphasizes that the success of this initiative depends fundamentally on political will. «What a state decision has to do for all countries and that is complicated, because you have to arrive with a very complete agenda that is very transparent about how it will benefit the now that it can be carried out.", said the executive of THERE IT IS.
A unique airspace in Latin America
Beyond bilateral agreements and migration policies, Cerdá emphasized that the modernization of airport processes is vital to reduce operating costs and improve the passenger experience.. The implementation of biometric technologies and the optimization of security flows are fundamental pillars to move towards a more efficient system.
When asked about the economic impact on airport concessionaires of a possible reduction in international rates, Cerdá ruled out a direct negative impact, arguing that the efficiencies gained would offset the model. According to the manager, The key lies in the commercial flow within the terminals:
«You have very extensive, very good services, but many times they are not used. Why the passenger has passed 1 hour in immigration or security and by the time that process is finished they already have to run to the boarding gate. If we eliminate or improve these processes, you will have more time to consume the products and services offered by airports.
Who leads the way?
The path towards an integrated airspace requires clear leadership. Although there are already mobility agreements that allow travel only with an identity document in various nations of the bloc, Customs and immigration policies continue to be a brake on the operational agility that the market demands
Cerdá concluded by highlighting that the initiative must come from the highest levels of government, with states willing to take the lead in this necessary transformation. About, he claimed
«It must be done with a state, a country. A government has to take the lead. With that vision we have been talking with countries like the Dominican Republic, in a much more future vision."
The airline industry continues to work steadily to meet the expectations of modern travelers, seeking a balance between security, operational efficiency and a user experience that lives up to today's global standards.
Finally he highlighted that, It is necessary to understand that the transition towards a unified airspace in our region is not only a matter of administrative will, but an imperative of global competitiveness. Aviation in Latin America is at a crossroads where regulatory modernization, driven by technology and process standardization, must be prioritized over the traditional barriers that today fragment the market.
The vision shared by THERE IT IS highlights that the final benefit falls directly on the consumer. A more integrated market, with reduced friction at checkpoints and intelligently connected infrastructure, It is essential to democratize air transport. As a last resort, The success of this project will depend on the ability of governments to transcend their local frameworks and adopt a block vision, consolidating the region as a dynamic market, efficient and prepared for the connectivity challenges of the next decade.
What do you think of this proposal for a single airspace for the region??
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