TTW
28 Jan 2026
In a landmark move for the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador’s Seymour Airport (Baltra Island) is set to undergo crucial changes under an amended concession agreement. This amendment, formalised by Corporación América Airports (CAAP) through its subsidiary, Aeropuertos Ecologicos de Galapagos SA (Ecogal), signals a forward-looking approach that promises to enhance the airport’s operational efficiency and support the growing tourism sector in the archipelago.
The amendments are designed to restore the economic and financial equilibrium of the airport’s concession agreement, ensuring that it remains viable and competitive as tourism rebounds. This includes significant adjustments to tariffs, the extension of the concession period, and a revised investment plan that will benefit both the airport’s infrastructure and, importantly, its ability to cater to tourists visiting the islands...
