GENEVA—A lingering sense among governments in Latin America that airlines are an easy tax target, and that air travel is a luxury, has led to a proliferation of fees and taxes on aviation in the region, hampering growth. Peter Cerda, IATA regional vice president for the Americas, pointed to the example of Chile, which levies a $1 per-passenger fee that goes toward the government’s aid projects in Africa and other developing regions. Each $1 in ticket fees can result in as much ...
