Could open skies boost African economies?
In the early 2000s, African Union members adopted what is known as the Yamoussoukro Decision.\n \nThe treaty was designed to open up air transport between African countries by promoting fair competition among airlines.\n \nHowever, World Bank says this hasn\u2019t really taken off, as African countries are still restricting their markets to prefer state owned carriers.\n \nBut now, South Africa seems to be taking a different approach.\n \nNot only is it opening up its skies to fellow African airlines, it\u2019s even striking deals with foreign carriers like Air Belgium.\n \nIs this the start of a fresh approach to air travel? And could open skies help body African economies?
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