Brazil's ANAC Opens Consultation on Congonhas Airport Slot Allocation

On October 3, 2026, Brazil's National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) launched a public consultation on infrastructure access conditions and slot allocation criteria at São Paulo's Congonhas Airport, with submissions required by December 29 via the Brasil Participativo platform. ANAC stated that the topics to be analyzed include the qualifications and prioritization criteria for air operators, the impact of existing infrastructure and slot supply on the entry of new entrants, and rules for the temporary use of slots with the possibility of reclamation. ANAC also stated that this consultation does not constitute a prior decision to modify rules, reserve slots for competition, or adopt a specific allocation mechanism.