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Royal Air Maroc has raised concerns over the open skies agreement between Europe and Morocco, describing it as unfair. The airline faces increasing competition from European carriers, including Ryanair, which affects its operations and market share. Abdelhamid Addou, CEO of Royal Air Maroc, voiced these concerns at a conference in Marrakesh.
Addou stated, "In terms of regulation, it is time to review the approach of the Open Sky to make it a tool that preserves competition." He highlighted difficulties in opening new routes in Europe and criticized the perceived bias against planes from the Global South.
The CEO also pointed out that while European airlines gain access to African markets, carriers from the Global South face restrictions. Addou emphasized the need for genuine competition and called for renegotiation of Morocco's aviation agreement with the EU.
