US and Montenegro Seal Open Skies Agreement

The United States and Montenegro have concluded an Open-Skies aviation agreement that will liberalise air services for the carriers of both countries. This is the first aviation agreement between the two countries as previously air rights between the two countries were governed by a former agreement between the US and Yugoslavia. However, there are currently are no direct flights between the two countries.

“By agreeing on an open market for aviation services now, we are setting the stage for travel and trade between the US and Montenegro to develop in the future,” said Ray LaHood, US Transportation Secretary. “We welcome Montenegro as an Open Skies partner.”

Under the Open Skies agreement, any airlines of each country will be able to fly to, from and beyond the other’s territory, without restriction on how often carriers fly, the kind of aircraft they use and the prices they charge. The agreement comes into immediate effect and means the US now has Open Skies partnerships with 105 foreign territories.