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Air France exits Ghana’s market

Air France has suspended its direct three-times-a-week scheduled passenger service between Paris, France and Ghana’s capital, Accra.

Though immediate reasons were not given, analysts believe the low passenger numbers occasioned by their exit from Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, three Sahelien countries currently under Military rule, informed the decision.

Before the military takeover of power in Burkina Faso, which has created tense diplomatic relations between the West African country and France, the airline, a member of the Air France-KLM group, operated three flights per week between Paris and Accra with a stopover in Burkina Faso.

Analysts contacted by AviationGhana say suspending the stopover in Burkina Faso is a significant factor and, ultimately, the decision to suspend passenger service to Accra effective October 26, 2024.

AviationGhana can confirm that the airline operated its last flights to Accra’s Kotoka International Airport on October 25, 2024.

 

Source: aviationghana.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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