NZ Herald Wednesday 15 March 2017 New Zealand has signed an air services agreement with Colombia and is making progress in a range of deals that will make it easier to travel to countries in Central America, Africa and Europe.
Negotiations are also under way with China, where the maximum number of flights has almost been reached and more Chinese airlines are ”banging on the door”, said Transport Minister Simon Bridges.
”Early today an air services agreement was signed with Colombia which provides opportunities for code-sharing between each nation’s airlines. Under the new arrangements, New Zealand and Colombian airlines may operate up to 14 passenger services per week, with no limits on the number of cargo services.”
Although the agreements don’t guarantee flights, they are essential for services if airlines see an economic case to start them. Read more…
