From a press release issued by the Legislative Assembly of El Salvador:

The House has approved legislation ratifying four agreements on air transport agreements between the Government of El Salvador and the Governments of Chile, Ecuador, Colombia and Cuba, which were submitted to the House by the Committee on Foreign Relations, Central American Integration and Salvadorans Abroad.

The Members of Parliament and of the Commission, demonstrated through the opinions presented, that the ratification of these instruments would promote competition among airlines of different nationalities, increasing supply and lowering prices paid by consumers, who they claim, will receive the greatest benefit.

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Open Skies Policy Approved in El Salvador

October 2013

A series of reforms to the Civil Aeronautics Act establishes a policy of open skies and eventual pricing setting.

From a press release issued by the Legislative Assembly of El Salvador:

With 81 votes in favor, the Members of Parliament on Thursday approved nine amendments to the Civil Aeronautics Act, among which is the creation of an Open Skies policy which is consistent with globalization and with the regulations of other countries, to enable authorities to establish competitive agreements with air transport markets on a large scale.

El Salvador Moves Towards "Open Skies"

October 2013

There has been a favourable response to the bill establishing an open skies policy based on reciprocity with states and airlines.

From a press release by the Legislative Assembly of El Salvador:

The Commission of Public Works, Transport and Housing of the Legislative Assembly, reached a favourable ruling regarding the reform to the Civil Aviation Act, to establish in the country a "Open Skies Policy" and create greater competitiveness in the airlines market with fares which are more accessible to users.

More Air Agreements for Panama

April 2013

Panama expects to end 2013 with more than 30 new air agreements with nations such as Qatar, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan and Israel.

Prensa.com reports that "the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is negotiating with Israel, Qatar, Turkey, Egypt and Jordan. In addition, it is in talks with Costa Rica to expand commercial air relations ".

Costa Rican Congress Delays Open Skies Agreements

December 2011

Lack of approval of three open skies agreements is hindering the tourism benefits of open skies policies.

The open skies agreement signed with the United States in 1999, is one successful example, measured by the growth in frequencies, tourist arrivals and availability of air cargo warehouses.