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Apr 27, 2012 (newstodate): Russia and France have agreed to open up for competition on routes between the two countries.
Only Air France and Aeroflot are currently designated as carriers on routes between France and Russia, but each side will now designate second carriers to enter the market to bring in competition in the market that has been monopolized for many years to the detriment of fair pricing.
From the Russian side, airlines that are already filing for designation to enter the market between Russia and Italy are expected to apply for flights on the routes between Moscow in Russia and Paris and Nice.
Only Air France and Aeroflot are currently designated as carriers on routes between France and Russia, but each side will now designate second carriers to enter the market to bring in competition in the market that has been monopolized for many years to the detriment of fair pricing.
From the Russian side, airlines that are already filing for designation to enter the market between Russia and Italy are expected to apply for flights on the routes between Moscow in Russia and Paris and Nice.