U.S-Nigerian Open Air Transport Agreement activated 

 

WASHINGTON – The U.S.-Nigeria Air Transport Agreement, which has been provisionally applied since 2000 has entered into force starting May 13, 2024, the Office of Spokesman, Department of State has said. 

According to the department the bilateral agreement establishes a modern civil aviation relationship with Nigeria consistent with the U.S. Open Skies international aviation policy and with commitments to high standards of aviation safety and security. 

The agreement includes provisions that allow for unrestricted capacity and frequency of services, open route rights, a liberal charter regime, and open code-sharing opportunities.

This agreement with Nigeria is a step forward in liberalising the international civil aviation sector in Africa and further expands our strong economic and commercial partnership, promotes people-to-people ties, and creates new opportunities for airlines, travel companies, and customers. 

With this agreement, air carriers can provide more affordable, convenient, and efficient air services to travellers and shippers, which in turn promotes tourism and commerce.

The Open Air Transport  agreements have vastly expanded international passenger and cargo flights to and from the United States, promoting increased travel and trade, enhancing productivity, and spurring high-quality job opportunities and economic growth.  

Open Skies agreements do this by eliminating government interference in the commercial decisions of air carriers about routes, capacity, and pricing, freeing carriers to provide more affordable, convenient, and efficient air service for consumers.