At the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) International Convention for the International Aviation and Space (ICAN) Conference, which took place in Kuala Lumpur from 21 to 25 October 2024, Switzerland concluded four new bilateral air transport agreements.
These concern the Dominican Republic, Sierra Leone, Singapore and Suriname. With these agreements, Switzerland aims to further strengthen its air transport connections to international destinations and to expand its transport network.
The agreements have already been approved by the Federal Council at its meetings on August 14 and October 9, 2024, and will enter into force as soon as all necessary steps have been completed in the respective countries. These new agreements enable airlines from both countries to establish direct connections between Switzerland and the partner countries and lay the foundations for scheduled services, which regulate, among other things, traffic rights, ownership and market access. With over 150 bilateral air transport agreements, Switzerland has further opened up its international markets and is continuing its course towards increased global connectivity.
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