- The performance of African airlines has shown significant improvement.
- In January 2023, African airlines’ Revenue Passenger Kilometers (RPKs) were recorded at 2.06 per cent above the levels of the same month in 2019
- However, Tunisia’s decision to increase tourism tax without industry consultation could impact tourist arrivals.
The year 2024 is promising for Kenya’s National carrier, Kenya Airways and other African airlines as they are set to carry around 98 million passengers due to a steady rebound in air travel demand across the continent. Since November 2023, passenger traffic carried by African airlines has exceeded 2019 levels, signalling hope for the worst hit by the shutdowns in the aviation sector.
According to the data for January 2024 by the African Airlines Association (AFRAA), the performance of African airlines has shown significant improvement, signalling a positive trajectory for the region’s aviation sector.
With the 2023 annual airline performance yet to be …
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