Canadian advisors could soon have news ways to get their clients Down Under.
Canadian and Australia governments this week announced that Canada has expanded its air transport agreement with Australia.
The expanded agreement includes an unlimited number of direct passenger and cargo flights and enhances operational flexibility for each country's airlines. It also includes access to any point in the other country's territory. This is a significant expansion of the agreement and is expected to meet the needs of this important bilateral market for the long term.
In theory, that could open Canadian airlines for unlimited flights into existing and new destinations in Australia, and for Australian airlines to fly more often into existing and new airports in Canada.
Tourism Australia said it welcomes any change that makes it easier for visitors from Canada, one of their key foreign markets, to get to great destinations in Australia.
“We are pleased to enhance our strong relationship with Australia, one of our most important markets. This expanded air transport agreement will improve connectivity for passengers, deepen our cultural and commercial ties, and strengthen our supply chains. This is great news for travellers and businesses in both our countries,” said Anita Anand, President of the Treasury Board and Canada’s Minister of Transport.
The expanded agreement was reached at the International Civil Aviation Organization's (ICAO) Air Services Negotiation Event, held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Over the course of the event, the Canadian delegation of officials from Global Affairs Canada, Transport Canada and the Canadian Transportation Agency held several productive meetings with their international counterparts to conclude this agreement and facilitate the negotiation of future agreements.
