The National Government signed a bilateral agreement with the Republic of Turkey under the Open Skies policy. The goal is to promote the opening of the commercial aviation market between both countries, increase connectivity, and attract new airlines. The agreement involves an unlimited air frequency regime, allowing each airline to define its routes and services more broadly and freely. It was also agreed to allow exclusive cargo flights and non-regular flights under the same conditions as combined services.
The Transport Secretariat indicated that Turkey will be able to increase the frequencies of the airlines operating in Argentina and encourage the arrival of new Turkish airlines to the country, thereby expanding connectivity and the offering of destinations and flights. The agreement was signed by the Secretary of Transport of the Ministry of Economy, Franco Mogetta, and the Director General of Civil Aviation of Turkey, Kemal Yüksek.
The importance of the agreement lies in the fact that Turkey is one of the most important countries in the world for air transport. Both countries maintain the possibility of entering into codeshare agreements with airlines from other states, which enhances the offering of new flight options for passengers. They also commit to establishing operational safety agreements to strengthen the air system in general.
In the videoconference held at the San Martín Palace, the Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey in Argentina, Süleyman Ömür Budak, and authorities from both countries were present. Also participating in the meeting were the Deputy Secretary of Air Transport of Argentina, Hernán Gómez, and the National Administrator of Civil Aviation, María Julia Cordero, among other authorities from the national aviation sector. This agreement with Turkey adds to the previous agreements made with 13 other countries since the assumption of President Javier Milei.
