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Ecuador has signed the first memorandums of Open skies with the governments of USA, Kuwait, Chile and Dominican Republic.
After 4 years after the policies of Open skies on Ecuador, the first documents were signed that signal to the world that the country is open to the evolution of air transport, although there is still much more to do.
Important steps are being taken, therefore andn the city of Bogotá-Colombia, during the XIII International Air Agreement Business Conference (ICAN2021), the Minister of Transport and Public Works, signed memoranda of understanding (instrument in which the aeronautical authorities agree on the establishment or start of commercial air operations, prior to the signing of the open skies agreement, its application is immediate) with USA, Kuwait, Chile and the Dominican Republic to maintain an open skies policy, agreements that eliminate air restrictions between the signatory nations and allow the arrival of new airlines to the country.
Let's review each of the signed agreements, emphasizing that the legal and technical issue is broad, so you will read below is a summary of them.
Open skies with the United States
The most anticipated agreement of all, since there were no more frequencies since USA available for North American airlines to fly to Ecuador and we were missing new flight opportunities or frequency increments.
Behind the ISD reduction to 0% for international airlines as a fundamental condition by the US, It was possible to advance in the negotiation of this agreement that now opens a world of possibilities for new connections with the United States and that will test the importance and capacity of our country to grow in the aeronautical field with our main commercial partner and tourism issuer.
the deal
- Each Party shall allow each airline to set the frequency and capacity of the international air transportation it offers based on commercial market considerations.. In accordance with this right, neither Party shall unilaterally limit the volume of traffic, the frequency or regularity of service, o the type(s) of aircraft the airlines have in service.
- Galapagos has not been considered as a point of international flights for North American airlines given its quality of heritage declared by UNESCO, but they will be able to do so via commercial and marketing agreements with Ecuadorian airlines.
- Pending entry into application and validity of the agreement.
Open skies with Kuwait
In this particular case, there is no prior flight reference, but this agreement could open new operations in the medium or long term, especially in what corresponds to load.
the deal
- Kuwait designated Kuwait Airways and Jazeera Airways as airlines to operate under this agreement.
- The frequencies of both countries will be able to operate any number of weekly frequencies with third parties., fourth and fifth freedoms of the air with any type of aircraft.
- Agreement is in force after the signing of the memorandum on 8 from December to 2021.
Open skies with Chile
With Chile we maintain a long history of flights and cultural and commercial exchange, Therefore, this agreement undoubtedly opens up the possibilities for new operators in the segment low cost can come to our country, even more so when the current bilateral agreement is limited to 14 weekly frequencies by state.
the deal
- The airlines of both countries will be able to provide regular and non-scheduled services with fourth-class rights., fifth and sixth freedoms of the air with the number of frequencies and flight equipment that they deem convenient.
- The agreement does not imply cabotage rights.
- This agreement will enter into force immediately after the date of the last note in which one of the Parties communicates to the other, through diplomatic channels, the end of the corresponding internal legal procedures and will render the undersigned null and void. 11 July 1957.
Open skies with the Dominican Republic
A vacation destination highly sought after by Ecuadorians, but so far has only seen operation charter in the holiday season of the coast and mountains, so time will see if the market justifies having regular flights.
the deal
- Each party may designate one or more airlines to operate the services with rights up to sixth freedoms..
- Designated airlines may operate points above, intermediate and beyond each part with any number of frequencies.
- This agreement became effective with the signing of the memorandum on 8 from December to 2021.
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Interesting, especially the one in Kuwait, the truth is that I didn't see much sense in it and it seemed strange but interesting more than anything, I see the rest of the passes, we oppose them and with many opportunities, success good post
Every deal is good., open doors to a future, no matter how far away it may be, would bring good things to the country.
No memorandum was signed with Argentina? I think there were no more frequencies available and no airline has a direct flight from Ecuador.
No, unfortunately nothing new has been signed with Argentina and yes, there are no frequencies from Ecuador to there.
In how much time do you think we could see some kind of results from the agreement with the United States??
Greetings.
Until the agreement enters into force it is difficult.
Do you know when this contract will come into force??
Unfortunately not, they must pass many government approvals for this to be the case, especially in the United States.