Canada has announced an expanded air transport agreement with Nigeria that allows for direct flights between Canada and Nigeria for the first time. With the news, Air Canada immediately announced that it intends to launch flights to the African country in 2027.
The expanded agreement includes:
- The right for Canada and Nigeria to designate multiple airlines to operate scheduled air services between the two countries
- A capacity allowance of 14 weekly passenger flights and 10 weekly all-cargo flights for the airlines of each country
- Fifth freedom rights for all-cargo flights (the ability to operate flights between two foreign countries if the flight either starts or ends in the airline’s home country)
“By expanding our air transport agreements, we are creating new opportunities for Canadian airlines and giving travellers more choice,” said minister of transport Steven MacKinnon. “The newly expanded Canada-Nigeria Air Transport Agreement will strengthen our economic ties, support tourism and trade, and making it easier for people and businesses in both countries to connect.”
Air Canada welcomed the news and said it has begun the process of obtaining necessary government approvals ahead of launching service next year (details to come).
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