International Air Services

The Ministry of Transport has the primary responsibility for the conduct of international air services negotiations. Economic regulation of international air services around the world is governed by bilateral, and increasingly multilateral Air Services Agreements, which are accorded treaty status, and associated Memoranda of Understanding between governments. The air rights that are negotiated cover matters such as the routes that may be flown, the capacity (frequency and aircraft types) that may be offered by airlines, how many airlines may operate, and how tariffs may be regulated. More information on air regulation is available here.