Africa Weekly Aviation Trails: Week 41, 2024 Highlights.

Introduction.

Week 41 of 2024 marked Global Customer Service Week, with many organizations in both aviation and other sectors celebrating employees who have gone “Above and Beyond.” This year’s theme inspired reflections on the customer experience journey. At AeroTrail, we want to extend our heartfelt appreciation to all our AeroTrailers—our loyal followers and readers—who fuel our passion to keep delivering consistent and insightful content. A big thank you from the entire AeroTrail team!

African Aviation: Projections and Statistics.

Between January and July 2024, 1,268 flights were operated between Africa and Latin America and the Caribbean, with a total capacity of 378,000 seats. This marks a significant 108% increase in seat capacity and a 97% rise in flights compared to the same period in 2023. Additionally, routes between the two regions grew by 50%, with four direct routes currently available, up from three in 2023. Over the next two decades, air traffic between Africa and Latin America is projected to grow at an average annual rate of 5.5%, and 3.8% for Africa-Central America and Africa-Caribbean routes.

In The Gambia, the 2024-2025 tourism season is expected to welcome 232,000 tourists, according to Gambia Tourism Board Director General Abubacarr S. Camara. This will be supported by a total of 57 flights per week, including 24 chartered and 33 scheduled flights. Key contributors include TUI UK, Corendon Airlines, TUI Holland, TUI Belgium, TAP Air Portugal, Rainbow Tours S.A, Vueling Airlines, and newcomers like Apodo. Additionally, established carriers such as Air Peace, ASKY AIRLINES, Air Sénégal S.A, Royal Air Maroc, Turkish Airlines, and Brussels Airlines will still operate regular flights, further boosting connectivity to The Gambia.