IATA warns Brazil tax reform could raise air travel costs and curb demand

Based on · First reported 1 Oct 2026

IATA warned that a proposed tax reform in Brazil could increase the cost of air travel and affect demand, speaking at a Fornatur meeting.
The airline body noted that higher costs may reduce connectivity, potentially limiting cargo transport capacity, and highlighted Brazil's low per‑capita flight usage compared with the Latin American average, especially among the C class population.

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