Canada's Airports Congratulate Canadian Government For Signing Milestone Air
Agreement
Promise of liberalized air service agreement is a win-win
CAC members' ability to remain competitive depends on their ability to offer passengers more choices. Increased options for international air service have corresponding links to international trade opportunities in today's global economy. It is essential that a liberalized international air regime be seen as a key component of trade policy.
"As we move through the steps toward a full Open Skies Agreement, this new air agreement will set an example for carrier access, safety, security and passenger mobility" said Jim Facette, CAC president and CEO. In addition to allowing unrestrictive flights between
More than half of Canada's overseas tourists hail from
Since the new agreement was first announced, provisional steps have been taken to launch several new air routes that previously would not have been possible or subject to punitive restrictions. These include:
- One of Europe's largest air cargo airlines has launched a new route between Europe, Canada and the U.S. - A Canadian company has expressed interest in launching a low-cost trans-Atlantic service using aircraft wet-leased from a European airline. - A major Eastern European airline has taken steps to introduce all- cargo service between Europe and a secondary airport in Canada.
About the Canadian Airports Council
The Canadian Airports Council (CAC) is the voice for Canada's airports. Its 47 members represent more than 200 airports, including all of the National Airports System (NAS) airports and most significant municipal airports in every province and territory. Together, CAC members handle virtually all of the nation's air cargo and international passenger traffic and 95% of domestic passenger traffic. They create in excess of
For further information: Daniel-Robert Gooch, Director of Communications, Canadian Airports Council, (613) 560-9302 ext 16, [email protected]
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