US, Australia seal open skies deal
The US and Australian governments have signed a new open skies aviation agreement after three days of negotiations in Washington.
The agreement, which leaves the way clear for V Australia to begin operations to the US, will allow airlines from both countries to select routes and destinations based on consumer demand without limitations on frequencies.
It also removes restrictions on capacity and pricing and opens the way for cooperative marketing arrangements and codeshare deals between US and Australian carriers.
US secretary of transportation Mary E. Peters said: “Today’s agreement begins a new era where American and Australian consumers, airlines and economies can enjoy the benefits of lower fares and more convenient service.�
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