Transport Canada
Expanding Canada's international air transport agreements strengthens trade and investment, improves global connectivity, and creates new opportunities for Canadian businesses and travellers.
Today, the Honourable Steven MacKinnon, Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, announced an expanded air transport agreement with Nigeria. The expanded agreement allows for direct flights between Canada and Nigeria for the first time, improving connectivity while supporting Canada's efforts to diversify trade and deepen commercial engagement with one of Africa's largest economies.
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)
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