From the próxth month of April, We will see a new increase in the price of tickets toéprisoners in Ecuador due to the increase in VAT 15%.
Prepárate para pagar más for your trips by planeón. From the próxth month of April, the value of tickets toéprisoners in Ecuador to experimentá an increase due to the increase in the Value Added Tax (IVA) of the 12% al 15%. A new challengeíor for travelers it adds to our little oneñor and delicate marketéprisoner who is looking for this 2024 sostener la operationón, not reduce frequencies and be able to survive an environment with a negative image of the countryís because of the insecurity we live.
Tickets go up in Ecuador
The Ecuadorian Government has decided to increase VAT as a measure to collect más resources and face the difítarget the situationón económica, social and security of the país. A measure that can be seená reflected in an increase in the total value of the ticket, which may not be so much as it is a 3%, but if it is added to the annual increase that occurs in airport taxes Quito and Guayaquil, no doubt affectá into the pockets of travelers in someúnth degree. This increase will be seená reflected from the 1 april 2024.
For this, I have been promoting the idea that there is a Differentiated VAT for transportation toéreo, but has not been seenúno intentionón on the part of the authorities to start debating it.
¿Whaté What does this mean for travelers??
An increase in the cost of flights, both national and international. The increase is direct from 3%, what to impactá directly in the pockets of Ecuadorians and foreigners who plan to take a trip by planeón.
This percentage increase is calculated on the net fare charged by the airline.ínea, This means that fees and taxes are not taken.. Having said that, yes an aerosolínea snake $100 for a Guayaquil flight – Bogotaá, the passenger payá now 115 instead of 112 and to this value we add the rest of the government and airport items.
Sayúon the sun tripéstic or international, hornbeamá to add the 3% increase in VAT and the increase in airport taxes that isño se incrementó on average a 3%, that in values this represents between the $0.40 until the $1.82 themselvesún be the case.
With a pr caseáskeptic: Today a flight Quito – Guayaquil – Quito costs 97.83 with fees and taxes, since April passá a costar $99.45.
¿Whaté alternatives travelers have?
- Plan aheadón: Looking for deals and purchasing tickets early can help cushion the impact of the VAT increase.
- Consider other means of transportation: If fate allows, you can choose to travel by busús shared transport, which are generally m optionsás económicas than the avión.
- Reduce expenses on other aspects of the trip: Find accommodation más económonkey, eat in restaurantsáaccessible tours or free activities can help offset the higher cost of travel tickets.éprisoners.
The increase in VAT is a reality that will affectá to all travelers. Nevertheless, with planningón and looking for alternatives, it is possible to minimize the impact on your pr budgetóxth trip.
Hereí We leave you some tips to save on your trips:
- Use a flight price comparator.
- SubscribeíBet on Aerol price alertsídenies.
- Consider traveling in low season.
- Take advantage of offers and promotions.
- Bring your own hand luggage.
- choose airílow cost lines.
Remember that traveling is a right and a necessity, not a luxury. With a little planningón and effort, you can continue enjoying the world despite the increase in VAT on air ticketséprisoners, which as we see on paper is míYOU, but adding the othersás increments, It's already becoming an important number..
Also for those who have a family of 5 people who live in Galapagos will greatly notice this increase in 3 % when taking a plane
Of course, the more people travel in a family group, the value will be felt even more.