PROJECTS
Regulatory Framework for Sangster Airport Privatization, Jamaica
The problem
Montego Bay’s Sangster International Airport is Jamaica’s main tourist airport, serving tourist areas of the North coast. Under public ownership, the airport was congested and provided low-quality services, deterring tourists and harming Jamaica’s tourism industry. The Government of Jamaica decided to let a concession contract for the island to bring in private capital and airport-management expertise but lacked experience in regulating privately-financed airports.
How we helped
Castalia designed the charging arrangements for the concession contract. We advised on the landing fees and passenger charges and determined how these charges could be adjusted periodically. The charges were designed to allow the private operator to earn a reasonable return on capital while promoting efficiency and preventing monopoly pricing.
Impact
Sangster International Airport was privatized in 2003, with Vancouver Airport Services Consortium taking over the airport under a 30-year concession agreement. Nearly US$200 million in private investment was mobilized in expansions and improvements. The airport’s capacity doubled to seven million passengers per year, boosting the tourism industry, and 43 new retail spaces were created.
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WASHINGTON, DC
+1 (202) 466-6790
1747 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 1200
United States of America
SYDNEY
+61 (2) 9231 6862
Suite 19.01, Level 19, 227 Elizabeth Street
Australia
AUCKLAND
+64 (4) 913 2800
74D France Street, Newton South
New Zealand
WELLINGTON
+64 (4) 913 2800
Level 2, 88 The Terrace
New Zealand
PARIS
+33 (1) 73 44 26 97
6 Rue Duret
France
BOGOTÁ
+57 (1) 508 5794
Calle 81 #11-08, Piso 5, Oficina 5-127
Colombia
Thinking for a better world.