Britain, US sign aviation deal for post-Brexit flights replacing EU deal

LONDON/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Britain and the United States have signed a deal for the continuation of flights between the two countries as the UK prepares for the end of its transition period with the European Union.

The deal, called the Air Services Agreement, was reached in November 2018, and signed on Tuesday by UK transport minister Grant Shapps after being signed last week by U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao.

“This agreement will establish the legal framework for passengers and cargo to keep flying between our two great nations,” Pompeo said on Twitter.