The Airport Administration Charge (Amendment) Bill 2026 increases the charge for international arriving and departing passengers from US$40 to US$50, while the fee for transit passengers rises from US$20 to US$30. A key issue during the debate centred on whether Antiguan and Barbudan nationals travelling overseas would be exempt from the increase. Some government senators initially suggested the additional charge would apply only to international visitors. The clarification means Antiguan and Barbudan citizens travelling on qualifying international routes will also be required to pay the new US$50 charge. The amended legislation also changes how revenue from the airport administration charge is distributed.