Algeria has initiated steps to cancel its bilateral air services agreement with the United Arab Emirates, signaling a significant shift in aviation and diplomatic relations between the two countries.
According to official sources, the Algerian authorities have begun the formal process required to terminate the agreement, which governs commercial air transport operations between Algeria and the UAE. The move is expected to have implications for passenger traffic, airline operations and broader economic ties linked to air connectivity.
While the Algerian government has not publicly detailed the reasons behind the decision, observers say the development may be connected to longstanding concerns over the balance of benefits under the agreement, including issues related to market access and competition.
Aviation analysts note that the cancellation could affect flight frequencies, routes and partnerships involving national carriers and airlines based in the UAE. Passengers traveling between the two countries may also experience changes, depending on how airlines adjust their schedules in response.
The development adds to ongoing discussions across Africa and the Middle East about air service agreements and the need to ensure fair and mutually beneficial arrangements in the aviation sector. Further details are expected as Algerian authorities complete the cancellation process and clarify the next steps.
