Air
France resumes flights to Kilimanjaro after 28-year break
Kilimanjaro. Air France has resumed flights to Kilimanjaro
international Airport(KIA) after a 28-year break.
The French carrier’s return comes as the number
of tourists arriving through KIA continues to climb, with the airport now
welcoming over one million visitors annually.
In October 2021, Air France started flying to
Zanzibar twice a week via Nairobi. The carrier later in June , 2023 launched
direct flights from paris to Dar es salam.
KIA Director, Ms Rehema Myeya made the
announcement on December 17, during the launch Aviation safety week at the airport.
Air France will operate three flights a week
between KIA and Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris, using its state-of-the-art
Airbus A350-900WXB.
“WE ARE DELIGHET to welcome Air France back
after a 28-year absence. This year, we have received their first flight since
their services were suspended in 1996”, said Ms myeya, emphasizing the
importance of improved aviation security as a key factor in attracting such
international airlines.
The resumption of affair France services is a testament
to the enhanced security measures at KIA, which continue to be a focval point
for the airport’s managements.
MS Myeya highlighted that maintaining safety
standards is a shared responsibility for all those involved in airport
operations.
She also pointed out that the tourism sector
has been a majour contributor to KIA’s growth, with the airport now receiving
over a million tourists every year.
“Kilimanjaro has greatly benefitted from
tourism, and KIA remains a safe and reliable getway for visitors from around
the world “, she said .
Flight Guidance services at the Tanzania
Airports Authority (TAA) Director, MS Florah Alphonce, assured that security at
KIA remains a top priority.
“This week, we are promoting safety culture at
our airports. It is essential that sll stekeholders understand what is needed
to maintain safety and continue attracting airlines to our country”, said Ms
Alphone.
She added, “When airports are safe, airlines
trust us, and we have seen more carries choosing to fly to Kilimanjaro. This
growth is directly linked to the excellent aviation safety standards we
maintain”,
The return of Air France marks Another milestone
in Tanzania’s growing role as a key destintion for international tourists and a
hub for global aviation.
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