Canada, UK Cut New “Open Skies” Deal

A new Open Skies-type agreement has just been signed between Canada and the United Kingdom, which encourages long-term, sustainable competition and the development of international air services.

Canada’s Minister of Transport, Marc Garneau, said the new agreement will allow any number of Canadian and British air carriers to operate between both countries, and gives those airlines full flexibility on route selection (including via third countries), frequency of service, and pricing.

Moreover, the agreement also includes unrestricted rights for all-cargo services as well as codeshare services.

It will take effect when the U.K. is no longer covered by the Canadian -European Union Comprehensive Air Transport Agreement.

The new agreement was reached under Canada’s Blue Sky policy, which has resulted in the Government of Canada concluding new or expanded air transport agreements covering 105 countries.

Source: Travelweek Group