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Singapore and Iceland have concluded an Open Skies
Agreement (OSA) under which airlines from Singapore and Iceland have
full flexibility to operate air services between and beyond both
countries, as well as via intermediate points, without restrictions on
capacity, frequency and aircraft type.
The Singapore-Iceland OSA is also more
liberal than conventional OSAs, as it allows for unlimited “hubbing
rights”, also known as “7th freedom traffic rights”, for both
passenger and cargo services.
Singapore carriers may utilise these rights to
base its aircraft in any point in Iceland and use the point as a
hub for operations to third countries, without any restriction on
destination, frequency or capacity. The same applies to Icelandic
carriers.
“This agreement is a reflection of the warm
bilateral ties between Singapore and Iceland and underscores the
commitment of both countries towards the liberalisation of air
services”, said Mr Lim Kim Choon, Director-General and Chief
Executive Officer, Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore. “Given the current economic
downturn, it is even more imperative for governments to provide a
liberal aviation framework for airlines to have full flexibility
in capitalising on market opportunities.”
To date, Singapore has concluded more than 30
bilateral OSAs. As at 1 January 2009, Changi Airport is served by
83 scheduled airlines, operating more than 4,600 flights a week to
190 cities in 60 countries.
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