Air Canada has revealed its intention to commence direct flights to Lagos in 2027, following the signing of an expanded air transport agreement between Nigeria and Canada.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the airline expressed enthusiasm for the new bilateral aviation deal and indicated that it is in the process of obtaining the regulatory approvals needed to launch commercial flights to Nigeria.
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Mary-Jane Lorette, Air Canada’s Vice-President of Revenue Management, Partnerships, and International Affairs, conveyed the airline’s excitement about the prospect of introducing direct flights to Lagos next year, pending governmental approvals and the fulfillment of operational requirements in Nigeria.
This announcement follows the recent signing of an expanded Air Transport Agreement, which for the first time facilitates direct scheduled flights between Nigeria and Canada. The agreement also allows both countries to designate several airlines to operate services between them.
Canada’s Minister of Transport, Steven MacKinnon, referred to the agreement as a significant step towards enhancing economic connections, boosting tourism and trade, and providing travellers with more flight choices.
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Minister of International Trade, Maninder Sidhu, also expressed support for the development, highlighting that many Canadians of Nigerian descent have long sought better air connections between the nations. He noted that direct flights to Lagos would create greater business opportunities, unite families, and enhance access to one of Africa’s largest economies.
Air Canada stated that further details regarding flight schedules, routes, and the aircraft to be used will be announced at a later time once all regulatory and operational prerequisites are fulfilled.
