Will there no longer be TUA? This proposes the reform of the Airport Law on the Airport Use Fee

Has it happened to you that the airline you will travel with offers you flights from $1 peso, but when you pay it significantly increases the cost of your trip? It is usually by the TAirport Use Fee (TUA), but there is a reform initiative which promises to modify some aspects of this rate, in the Airport Law.

If you are wondering what this initiative consists of and if it is the elimination of TUA. Here at Debate we tell you the details about this reform initiative.

The initiative, presented by the Green Party deputy, Juan Luis Carrillo Soberanis, proposes a reform to the Airport Law that seeks to ensure un fair refund for passengers in case of cancellation or loss of flights.

The proposal comes in response to concerns about the irregular withholding of funds related to the TUA, a practice that, according to estimates, could result in up to 12.6 million pesos per day withheld by airlines.

This charge, which represents between 40 and 60% of the total cost of the air ticket, has been the subject of frequent complaints due to the lack of refunds in cases of flight cancellation or loss, situations in which passengers do not They use the airport facilities.

As established in the reform proposal, airlines would be obliged to refund the full amount of the TUA to passengers who do not show up to board their flight, within a period of 30 calendar days from the date of no-show.

Additionally, the importance of intermediaries providing detailed and timely information about the TUA reimbursement process is emphasized.

The main objective of this initiative is to ensure fair and transparent treatment for passengers affected by flight cancellations or losses, as well as to promote greater responsibility on the part of airlines in the management of TUA.

What is the TUA?

But,what is TUA? This is a charge required by airports for the use of their facilities. It is additional to the airfare corresponding to your trip with the airline. Traditionally, this charge has been included in the total cost of the ticket, but is now being separated from the airfare to offer greater transparency to passengers.

This charge has different costs, ranging from $170 pesos at the Toluca Airport to $806 pesos at the Zacatecas Airport. You can research prices with your airline or directly at the airport you will be traveling from.

I have a degree in Literature and a Master’s degree in Linguistic and Literary Competence from the Autonomous University of Zacatecas (UAZ). Since 2022, I have worked as an editor for Debate.com.mx, where I share stories and news from my home state, Zacatecas, and its municipalities, as well as entities such as San Luis Potosí and Querétaro, among others. My passion for travel leads me to publish publications about tourism, World Heritage Cities, Magical Towns and Archaeological Zones. I also share travel tips, recommendations for destinations such as the beaches of Oaxaca, Quintana Roo, Yucatán; attractions in Querétaro, Jalisco, Mexico City, Hidalgo, and more; as well as recommendations and details of concerts from the main fairs in the country. Additionally, I write about cheap flight offers from airlines such as Volaris, Viva Aerobus, Mexicana de Aviación and Aeroméxico, as well as details of the new Mayan Train.

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