Gavin Andrew David 6 Report post Posted June 26, 2005 Australia, New Zealand extend aviation agreements with EU 06.23.2005, 07:57 AM BRUSSELS (AFX) - Australia and New Zealand have extended their aviation agreements with the EU, removing certain restrictions for airlines, the European Commission said. Under the old agreements, an EU airline could only operate flights to Australia or New Zealand from its home member state. The new agreements allow any EU airline to operate flights to those countries from any member state where it has a base. Source : Forbes I don't understand why the restrictions were there in the first place . to me , i feel it doesn't make any sense . anyone care to enlighten me ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mushrif A 3 Report post Posted June 26, 2005 Australia, New Zealand extend aviation agreements with EU 06.23.2005, 07:57 AM BRUSSELS (AFX) - Australia and New Zealand have extended their aviation agreements with the EU, removing certain restrictions for airlines, the European Commission said. Under the old agreements, an EU airline could only operate flights to Australia or New Zealand from its home member state. The new agreements allow any EU airline to operate flights to those countries from any member state where it has a base. Source : Forbes I don't understand why the restrictions were there in the first place . to me , i feel it doesn't make any sense . anyone care to enlighten me ? 97[/snapback] Seems to me to be a legacy issue and a rectification to keep up with times. The EU has moved on since then where borders are fast "disappearing". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
