Canada has announced an expanded air transport agreement between Canada and Panama, allowing airlines to introduce more flight options and routes and giving Canadians more choice and convenience.
The new rights under the expanded agreement are available for use by airlines immediately.
The Minister of Transport, Pablo Rodriguez announced the news on Wednesday, saying the new agreement will better accommodate the growing Canada-Panama market, improve Canada's global connectivity, and support tourism and trade activity between the two countries.
"This important development in our air transport agreement with Panama will improve connectivity for passengers, deepen our cultural and commercial ties, and strengthen our supply chains," said Rodriguez. As we continue to support the recovery of our air industry, it's great news when we see more options for travellers and businesses alike."
Each country's airlines are now able to operate a total of 14 passenger flights per week, and an unlimited number of all-cargo flights. This is up from nine flights per week for passenger and/or all-cargo services.
This new agreement will better accommodate the growing Canada-Panama market, improve Canada's global connectivity, and support tourism and trade activity between the two countries.
Canada's air transport agreement with Panama was concluded in 2008 and was previously expanded in 2013. Expansion of the agreement with Panama was guided by Canada's Blue Sky policy, which encourages long-term, sustainable competition and the development of international air services.
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