Thread: Plane for Open North American Aviation Market Inch forward

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08 June 2007

Plans for Open North American Aviation Market Inch Forward
Policy differences make reaching trilateral deal challenging

By Andrzej Zwaniecki
USINFO Staff Writer



Washington – Sometime over the next the decade – but likely not in 2007 or 2008 -- Air Canada could be competing with U.S. carriers on the New York-Paris route and Aeromexico might be launching flights between Los Angeles and Toronto.

This vision for an open North American aviation market inched a bit closer in April when the United States, Canada and Mexico announced a plan to work toward establishing a trilateral open skies agreement, according to U.S. officials.

“We have an opportunity to set a new global standard for free and open transborder air travel, and bring greater convenience and lower prices to shippers and travelers who want to reach places like Tucson, Toronto or Torreon,â€

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