The Special Administrative Unit for Civil Aviation urged commercial airlines operating in the country to maintain fair fares and adhere to fare caps during the Christmas and New Year seasons.
This request, issued in accordance with the guidelines of the Minister of Transport, María Fernanda Rojas, aims to avoid unjustified increases in the price of national air tickets and protect the rights of passengers in a period of high demand.
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Civil Aeronautics reported in an official statement that the priority during this time is to ensure the accessibility and protection of travelers within the country. The aviation authority emphasized: “We call on airlines to adhere to and strictly adhere to the established fare caps.by refraining from making unjustified price increases for airline tickets.” The organization stressed that passengers must be at the center of all operational and commercial decisions.
According to the company Tariff monitoring will be permanent during the holiday seasonwith the aim that the celebrations represent an opportunity for family reunification and not economic hardship. Civil Aeronautics thanked the aviation sector for its collaboration in this shared commitment for the benefit of all.
The Minister of Transport, María Fernanda Rojas, publicly emphasized the obligation of commercial air carriers to respect the caps on ticket prices during the season. According to official information, the ministry has taken special measures under the Christmas departure and return plan to mitigate unjustified price increases and maintain fair conditions for users of domestic and international flights.
The statement said that “commercial air carriers in Colombia must comply with price limits on their tickets during the Christmas period,” a policy aimed at protecting passengers’ rights and ensuring fair conditions during one of the busiest seasons of the year.
Between December 19, 2025 and January 5, 2026 Authorities estimate that more than 3.2 million passengers will be transported through the country’s air terminals. At the same time, according to official data, millions of vehicles are expected to ply on national roads on the busiest days.
The Transport Inspectorate and the Ministry of Transport constantly monitor the dynamics of the air transport market in order to prevent practices that harm passengers, prevent tariff abuse and ensure transparency in the provision of services at this stage. The national government also strengthened inspection, monitoring and control measures for all actors in the transport system, both air and land.
The Superintendence of Transportation reported inspection visits to companies in the sector following reports of possible irregularities in the provision of the service. The organization reiterated that vehicles that do not meet the technical approval conditions will not be allowed to operate.
On the earthly level, the governor of Cundinamarca, Jorge Emilio Rey, warned of the expected high volume of traffic in the entrance and exit corridors between Bogotá and the department. “Today alone, an estimated 580,000 vehicles will be able to leave Bogota and Cundinamarca, and by the end of the week we will have about 3 million 300,000 toll passes, which means there will be major traffic jams.”
Likewise, he reported that, with a view to the security of citizens, “more than 450 police units of the Traffic and Transport specialty support this task; 35 traffic officers of the Mobility Secretariat of Cundinamarca and also all the troops of the DECUN, Cundinamarca Department; of the DESAB, Sabana Department, and of the Mesoa Metropolitana of Soacha, which accompany this task of covering the department’s entry and exit routes,” explained Rey Blu radio.
The Ministry of Transport reiterated the message of zero tolerance for behavior that endangers users’ lives and called for trips to be planned in advance to avoid complications caused by traffic jams or price increases.
The Minister of Transport, María Fernanda Rojas assured that all these measures are intended to protect users, Ensuring safe mobility and avoiding additional economic impact for travelers during the holiday season.
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