The U.S.-Nigeria Air Transport Agreement, which has been provisionally applied since 2000, officially entered into force on May 13, 2024. This bilateral agreement establishes a modern civil aviation relationship between the two nations, aligning with the U.S. Open Skies international aviation policy and committing 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. These elements are designed to facilitate increased air travel and cargo movement between the United States and Nigeria.
The formalization of this agreement marks a significant step in liberalizing the international civil aviation sector in Africa. It strengthens the economic and commercial partnership between the United States and Nigeria, promotes people-to-people ties, and creates new opportunities for airlines, travel companies, and customers.
Under this agreement, air carriers from both countries can provide more affordable, convenient, and efficient air services to travelers and shippers. This is expected to boost tourism, enhance commerce, and further integrate the aviation markets of both nations.
