‘Open Skies’ Takes Effect This Weekend

Open Skies is an agreement that removes limits on flights between the United States and the European Union. In the words of USA Today’s Dan Reed, “Every U.S. airline gains the right to fly to any destination in Europe without requesting government authorization—and every European carrier has the right to serve any U.S. city it wishes to serve.”

It’s a huge change from the way airlines have had to operate their transatlantic flights. Reed’s story provides a good overview of the agreement and how it will affect travel and fares. The BBC has another look from across the Atlantic.

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