CANADA-U.S. CARGO OPEN SKIES: A BALANCED OPPORTUNITY FOR DOMESTIC CANADIAN CARGO CARRIERS – CON’T this volume to be no more than 6% of the total domestic weekly cargo capacity of Canadian carriers.2 The reason for such a low number stems in large part from the very narrow band of markets that are both large enough to warrant co-terminalisation services by large U.S. jets, yet small enough to not justify non-stop services. While traffic losses could be expected, the potential volume is simply not that large.
Conclusion: a balance of opportunities. All in all, Canada-U.S. Open Skies looks like a balance of opportunities for Canada's domestic cargo carriers. Coupled with the clear benefits to passengers, shippers, airports, the tourism industry, export/import industries and Canadian passenger air carriers, Open Skies is clearly in Canada’s best interests.
The Economics of Cargo Co-Terminalization, prepared by InterVISTAS Consulting Inc. for Aéroports de Montréal, The Greater Toronto Airport Authority, and Vancouver International Airport Authority, 30 June 2005. 2
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