Nigeria, Canada sign bilateral air service agreement

The Federal Government of Nigeria and the Canadian Government on Friday signed a Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) allowing passengers to travel on flights under a different airline’s code. While signing the agreement in Abuja on behalf of the Federal Government, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, said the development is a significant milestone for the aviation industry. He explained that the agreement was not a full bilateral agreement, but a code-share agreement, which is an arrangement where two or more airlines market and sell seats on flights operated by another airline, allowing passengers to travel on flights under a different airline’s code. Keyamo further stated that Nigeria will designate airline operators to enhance this agreement. The Minister said that the agreement will go a long way in further strengthening the relationship between Canada and Nigeria. He therefore commended the Canadian authorities for signing the agreement in Nigeria, stating that it will save costs.<br/>