Bridgetown, Barbados: Barbados and India have signed an air services agreement, which will allow for easier travel between the two countries.
According to minister of tourism and international transport, Richard Sealy, the agreement, which allows for full fifth freedom rights, would redound to the benefit of both Barbados and India.
He signed the document along with high commissioner of India, Murugesan Subashini, on Tuesday.
The minister explained that fifth freedom rights were essential for far flung destinations, as it would allow airlines designated by Barbados to transport passengers to Mumbai and Delhi in India and some points beyond.
Conversely, an airline designated by India can transport passengers to Bridgetown and points beyond. It also allows for designated airlines from either country to transport passengers from intermediate points. Sealy added that this should broaden Barbados’ tourist base and attract persons from non-traditional source markets into the country.
09/10/15 Kim Ramsay-Moore/Caribbean News Now!
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According to minister of tourism and international transport, Richard Sealy, the agreement, which allows for full fifth freedom rights, would redound to the benefit of both Barbados and India.
He signed the document along with high commissioner of India, Murugesan Subashini, on Tuesday.
The minister explained that fifth freedom rights were essential for far flung destinations, as it would allow airlines designated by Barbados to transport passengers to Mumbai and Delhi in India and some points beyond.
Conversely, an airline designated by India can transport passengers to Bridgetown and points beyond. It also allows for designated airlines from either country to transport passengers from intermediate points. Sealy added that this should broaden Barbados’ tourist base and attract persons from non-traditional source markets into the country.
09/10/15 Kim Ramsay-Moore/Caribbean News Now!
