Japan and Canada signs landmark bilateral deal
Japan and Canada on 03APR09 has concluded a new bilateral deal which sees 2 landmark deals being agreed in principal and signed in firm. Details as follows:
“Asia Gateway”
The proposal by Japan which sees foreign carriers getting unlimited frequencies and number of destinations in Japan (excluding Tokyo). Canada is the first country outside Asia which agreed to such proposal. Japan already signed similar deals with 8 Asian countries.
Tokyo Haneda access
Canada becomes the first country in the Americas to sign deal with Japan which gets access to Tokyo Haneda as early as Oct 2010.
Effective around that time, carriers from both sides will be able to operate service between Tokyo Haneda and Canada (In particular Vancouver or Toronto) during 2200 – 0700hrs, once a day.
This is the first confirmed North American service to/from Tokyo Haneda
Tokyo Narita
As early as March 2010, carriers from Canada will be able to operate 1 more weekly service during Summer season. According to the deal, Canadian carrier plans to operate the service out of Calgary.
However, if any Canadian carrier choose to do so, Japanese carriers shall receive equal rights for similar new service.
Press Release from Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism can be found here.
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