The United States-Nigeria Air Transport Agreement, which has been provisionally applied since 2000, officially entered into force on May 13, 2024. This bilateral agreement lays the groundwork for a modern civil aviation relationship with Nigeria that aligns with U.S. Open Skies international aviation policy and commits to high standards of aviation safety and security.
The agreement includes provisions that allow for unrestricted capacity and frequency of services, open route rights, a liberal charter regime, and open code-sharing opportunities. It represents a significant step forward in liberalizing the international civil aviation sector in Africa. Moreover, it further expands the robust economic and commercial partnership between the U.S. and Nigeria, promotes people-to-people ties, and creates new opportunities for airlines, travel companies, and customers.
Under this agreement, air carriers are expected to provide more affordable, convenient, and efficient air services to travelers and shippers. This is anticipated to stimulate tourism and commerce between the two nations.
For more information on U.S. aviation policy and Open Skies Air Transport agreements, visit the Department of State’s website at https://www.state.gov/civil-air-transport-agreements/.
