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Japan-US "Open Skies" treaty opens untitrust immunity bids

Japan-US "Open Skies" Agreement

Japan-US "Open Skies" treaty opens untitrust immunity bids

By John Hughes and Chris Cooper

The U.S. and Japan agreed on a draft “Open Skies” treaty, clearing the way for carriers including United Airlines, All Nippon Airways Co., and Continental Airlines Inc.

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Historic US-Japan Open Skies agreement signed

US Gains Access To Haneda Airport

Historic US-Japan Open Skies agreement signed

By eTN Staff Writer

US and Japanese government negotiators have signed an agreement on Open Skies that will establish and foster a healthy global aviation framework in the Pacific Rim and replace the existing bilateral a

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EU backs ‘Open-Skies’ airline agreement with Canada

Open Skies

EU backs ‘Open-Skies’ airline agreement with Canada

By bloomberg.com

The European Union agreed to deregulate air travel with Canada, expanding trans-Atlantic competition in the face of an industry slump after a similar EU- U.S. “open-skies” deal.

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Airline pact has lowered fares, experts say

Open Skies

Airline pact has lowered fares, experts say

By ajc.com

London — Analysts say the year-old Open Skies aviation pact, which encouraged partnerships such as Delta Air Lines’ with Air France, has brought passengers lower fares and improved schedules even

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Oman inks Open Skies Agreement with Singapore

Middle East Continues To Deliver Air Service Increases

Oman inks Open Skies Agreement with Singapore

By eTN Staff Writer

Singapore has concluded an Open Skies Agreement (OSA) with the Sultanate of Oman to allow for full flexibility for air services operated by carriers of both countries.

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Singapore concludes Open Skies Agreement with Iceland

Unlimited "Hubbing Rights"

Singapore concludes Open Skies Agreement with Iceland

By eTN Staff Writer

Singapore and Iceland have concluded an Open Skies Agreement (OSA).

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Abu Dhabi airline seeks Open Skies with Canada

Etihad Airways

Abu Dhabi airline seeks Open Skies with Canada

By network.nationalpost.com

Abu Dhabi-based airline Etihad Airways wants an Open Skies agreement with Canada.

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Singapore concludes Open Skies Agreement with Malta

Fully Liberal Air Services Framework

Singapore concludes Open Skies Agreement with Malta

By eTN

Singapore and Malta have inked an Open Skies Agreement (OSA) that allows for full flexibility on air services operated by carriers of both countries.

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SA tourism reaps benefit of open skies

South Africa

SA tourism reaps benefit of open skies

SA's decision to open its skies to increased competition from foreign airlines in the run-up to 2010 is finally beginning to pay dividends, says SA Tourism CEO Moeketsi Mosola.

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US-EU Airline Pact possibly hampered by economic tumult

The Sky's Opening On March 31

US-EU Airline Pact possibly hampered by economic tumult

The open skies agreement between the US and the European Union goes into effect this weekend. But more choices and cheaper fares for travelers may be a little ways off, analysts say.

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Talks spell 'V' for victory for Virgin Blue

Virgin Blue

Talks spell 'V' for victory for Virgin Blue

AUSTRALIA and the US could sign an "open skies" agreement this week that will give Virgin Blue clearance to launch 10 weekly services to the US by the end of this year.

The Government is pushing to get a deal finalised by Friday, with talks between the two governments scheduled to begin in Washington tomorrow.

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Open Skies Will Boost Tourism And the Economy

South Africa

Open Skies Will Boost Tourism And the Economy

Strict government regulations allow only certain airlines to use certain airports and only at certain times. This political restriction of our skies is inefficient and hurts not only our tourist industry but also the development of SA as a regional hub for international business.

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This airline wins the most from 'Open Skies'

Northwest Airlines

This airline wins the most from 'Open Skies'

(TVLW) - For Northwest, the skies truly have turned out to be open.

The fifth largest U.S. carrier is perhaps the biggest beneficiary of two key liberalized aviation agreements reached this year. As a result of the open skies pact approved by the European Commission in March, Minnesota-based Northwest will operate three new flights to ... read more