For the full implementation of the FTA, there will be two phases to facilitate air travel between Colombia and the United States. The first phase will be up in 2012, during which time each party will increase to 21 frequencies on routes already in operation. The second phase will be to approve new routes without limitations. As noted above, from January 1,

2013, the open skies agreement shall enter into force. Currently, Colombia and the United States share more than 200 weekly scheduled flights, which represents 37% of Colombia’s international air market.