U.S., Colombia enter bilateral Open Skies transportation agreement to strengthen and expand trade links, benefit businesses and travelers with expanded air service

Andrew Rogers

WASHINGTON , May 11, 2011 (press release) – On May 10, in Bogota, Under Secretary of State William J. Burns and Colombian Foreign Minister Maria Angela Holguin signed a new air transport agreement which, following a subsequent exchange of notes between the two countries, will establish a bilateral Open Skies air transportation relationship.

The Agreement will strengthen and expand our already strong trade and tourism links with Colombia, benefiting U.S. and Colombian businesses and travelers by expanding air service and encouraging vigorous price competition by airlines, while safeguarding aviation safety and security.

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