African Airlines Taxed Out of Reach for Travellers

African airlines taxed out of reach for travellers

In contrast, only three countries from West and Central Africa have taxes of less than $50

Exorbitant taxes clip African airlines' wings

African countries continue to charge exorbitant airline taxes, increasing airfares, lowering passenger traffic and limiting airlines’ continental network growth, warns the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) Taxes and Charges Study Review for 2024. “As the aviation market recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, many countries have reintroduced and even raised taxes to offset