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Chile, India agreement 'to boost tourism'
06 September 2007
Chile and India have reached an agreement on air cargo transportation that is expected to boost tourism between the two countries.
The nations previously had a limited air cargo agreement but have now established an 'open skies' policy allowing unlimited numbers of cargo services between them.
Firms will also be able to use any type of aircraft and have full traffic rights via any intermediary locations, Reuters reports.
Jorge Frei, secretary general of Chile's Civil Aeronautic Council, said that air operators were being given access to a "gigantic market", with India's foreign trade industry growing by 162% last year.
He went on to stress that the agreement will have a positive effect on tourism between the two nations.
'It will significantly liberalise air passenger transport, helping airlines to establish operations or sell fares to Chile or India, helping to encourage the arrival of tourists from India,' Mr Frei said.
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The nations previously had a limited air cargo agreement but have now established an 'open skies' policy allowing unlimited numbers of cargo services between them.
Firms will also be able to use any type of aircraft and have full traffic rights via any intermediary locations, Reuters reports.
Jorge Frei, secretary general of Chile's Civil Aeronautic Council, said that air operators were being given access to a "gigantic market", with India's foreign trade industry growing by 162% last year.
He went on to stress that the agreement will have a positive effect on tourism between the two nations.
'It will significantly liberalise air passenger transport, helping airlines to establish operations or sell fares to Chile or India, helping to encourage the arrival of tourists from India,' Mr Frei said.
Opodo is a leading online travel company offering flights, hotels, rental cars and holidays worldwide. Search for travel deals.
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