Canada and Colombia extend air transport agreement

The Government of Canada has expanded its air transport agreement with Colombia to increase the frequency of passenger and cargo flights between the two regions. With this newly expanded agreement, the number of passenger and cargo flights will be increased to 14 per week. The new agreement will also allow designated airlines of the two countries to operate an unlimited number of passenger and cargo flights to an unlimited number of destinations. Canada Minister of Transport Omar Alghabra said: “This significantly expanded agreement will improve connectivity for passengers and businesses in Canada and Colombia and demonstrates our commitment to enhancing air services with Latin America. Our government will continue to strengthen our economy and our air sector, and this expanded agreement will help Canadian businesses do just that.” At present, Colombia is Canada’s largest South American international air transport market. The new agreement is expected to enhance tourism and trade opportunities between the two countries.<br/>