Tunisia and Oman Sign New Air Services Agreement
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- 16 Jul 2024
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Tunisia has signed a new air services agreement with the Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Civil Aviation Authority. This agreement establishes the principles of open skies between the two nations, permitting airlines to conduct unlimited direct flights.
Signing Ceremony
The signing ceremony took place on Sunday and was co-chaired by Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri, Tunisia’s Minister of Equipment and Housing and acting Transport Minister, and Abdullah Al-Sanani, Oman’s ambassador to Tunisia. Both officials emphasized the significance of the agreement for enhancing bilateral relations and fostering economic growth.
Calls for Coordination and Partnership
Minister Zaafrani highlighted the need for further coordination to activate the agreement. She called for the development of joint programs to share expertise and experience in the civil aviation and airport sectors. Additionally, she advocated for forging partnerships between service providers and air carriers in both countries.
Importance of the Agreement
Naif bin Ali al Abri, Chairman of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) of Oman, underscored the agreement's importance. He noted that the agreement reflects both nations' recognition of the critical role of air transport in strengthening and sustaining bilateral socio-economic relations.
Key Features of the Agreement
Open Skies Principle
The agreement establishes the principles of open skies between Tunisia and Oman, allowing airlines to conduct unlimited direct flights. This aims to streamline operational and technical aspects for the mutual benefit and regulation of air transport services between the two countries.
Update to Previous Accord
This new agreement updates the 1985 Omani-Tunisian accord on air services, taking into account current regional and global developments in aviation.
Schedule of Air Routes
The agreement includes provisions outlining the schedule of air routes between Oman and Tunisia. These provisions cover economic terms, regulatory frameworks, and operational cooperation, enabling designated airlines from both countries to operate passenger and air cargo flights between their respective airports.
Code-Sharing Arrangements
The agreement also permits airlines from Oman and Tunisia to engage in code-sharing arrangements. This allows them to jointly use flight codes on routes operated by carriers from both nations, enhancing operational flexibility and customer convenience.
The new air services agreement between Tunisia and Oman marks a significant step in enhancing bilateral relations and promoting economic growth. By establishing open skies principles and enabling unlimited direct flights, the agreement is set to boost air travel and strengthen socio-economic ties between the two countries.
