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.
The Superintendency of Competition could set minimum and maximum transient prices for air tickets, in the national interest or because of public need.
The initiative a proposal by the Frente Farabundo Martí para la Liberación Nacional (FMLN) to the Salvadoran Congress to amendment Article 22 of the Civil Aviation Act so that the Superintendency of Competition (SC) can set those rates.
The reform excludes from payment cargo carriers that already have private insurance coverage in place in Central America.
From a press release by the Legislative Assembly of El Salvador:
With 54 votes in plenary legislature, Section 20 of the Special Law for the Establishment of the Fund for the Care of Traffic Accident Victims (Fonat) was reformed to incorporate a clause that excludes payment of the special contribution by freight vehicles with foreign plates, for those who already have an insurance policy against accidents and / or damage to third parties, to ensure compensation both in terms of health as well as financially, with current coverage level in Central America, including El Salvador.
The proposal to build a fast train to solve transportation problems is considered viable by different sectors.
Rodrigo Avila of the Arena party said they are preparing groundwork for bidding on the fast train project, which will require state and private investment.
Elsalvador.com reports, "According to Avila ... will install a committee made of technicians and experts in the field to discuss financing and infrastructure to kick-start the project. He said the project contemplated a sky train with two lanes, similar to the one at the U.S. city of Miami.”