In a move to enhance their civil aviation transportation relationship, the United States and the Dominican Republic have signed an Open Skies Agreement. The agreement was signed by Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez and Dominican Republic Minister of Tourism David Collado at the National Palace in Santo Domingo. The agreement aims to bring the aviation ties between the two countries to the highest modern standard.
The Open Skies Agreement includes several provisions that will benefit both passenger and all-cargo carriers. It allows for unrestricted capacity and frequency of services, open route rights, an open charter regime, self-handling provisions, and open code-sharing opportunities. The agreement will enter into force once both countries complete the necessary internal procedures and exchange diplomatic notes confirming its entry into force.
The signing ceremony was attended by the President of the Dominican Republic, Luis Abinader, who provided remarks during the event. The agreement is expected to expand the economic and commercial partnership between the United States and the Dominican Republic, promote people-to-people ties, and create new opportunities for airlines, travel companies, and customers. This agreement builds on the framework of U.S. Open Skies agreements with over 135 other partners and demonstrates the commitment of both governments to high standards of aviation safety and security [8e641383].
The Open Skies Agreement between the United States and the Dominican Republic is a significant development in the aviation sector. It will not only strengthen the aviation ties between the two countries but also promote economic growth, enhance tourism, and create new opportunities for airlines and travel companies. The agreement's provisions, such as unrestricted capacity and frequency of services, open route rights, and open code-sharing opportunities, will facilitate seamless travel and trade between the United States and the Dominican Republic. This agreement is part of the broader effort to expand open skies agreements and promote international cooperation in the aviation industry [8e641383].