Air France resumes flights to Kilimanjaro after 28-year break

 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.

This information and picture are property fron

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

General Information: Kilimanjaro Climbing, Safari In Tanzania, Zanzibar Island, Tanzania Wild Camps and Zara Charity

Image
  Image © Zara Tours Wildebeest Migration: The 8th Wonder of the World! Every year travelers come to Tanzania to experience the great wildebeest migration. Approximately 1.5 million wildebeest and zebra come through the Serengeti and Ndutu plains, and it is an amazing sight! Also known as the greatest wildlife show on earth, this migration and calving season attracts nature enthusiasts each and every year. Our vehicles offer 360-degree views for every passenger, ensuring you will get the photo and/or memory you desire. Safari for a day or up to nine with our many options. Learn more here: https://www.zaratours.com/package/wildebeest-migration-safari-6-days/   #wildebeestsafari #wildebeestmigration #travelgoals 2. Image © Zara Tours Wildebeest Calving Season - Catch the Wonder! It is estimated that 8,000 wildebeest calves are born each day during the wildebeest calving season! Not only is the migration a sight to see, capturing the wonder of calving season is really spectacular...
Read more

Tanzania Named Top African Safari Destination by Global Customer Analysis

Image
TANZANIA, AFRICA– An analysis of 2,500 reviews by both tourists and expert travelers declared Tanzania the best place to experience an African safari. This is the second time visitors have chosen Tanzania for this top position, as it also was the highest rated country in a survey back in 2013.  Third-party booking site SafariBookings.com conducted both reports, finding that customers from around the world were most enthusiastic about safaris in Tanzania . And with the range of ages and variety of homelands of the adventurers who visit the country with Zara Tours , such a consensus is even more compelling   Many of the people who visit through Zara Tours find that one of the best things about Tanzania is the variety of possible adventures and the richness of each experience. Combination packages are popular among fierce adventurers who want to climb a mountain and go on safari; lay on beaches and shop in Addis Ababa. The opportunity to take multiple va...
Read more

Danish Lady Breaks a Record After Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro for 5hrs and 52 minutes with Zara Tours

Image
DANISH national Ms. Kristina Schou Madsen (32) has become the first female to spend only 6 hours and 52 minutes for a climb and return trip to from the highest peak of Mt. Kilimanjaro-Uhuru Peak (5,895m ASL). Speaking with this paper in an exclusive interviews here yesterday after her ascend from the ‘Roof of Africa, Madsen explained that she decided to have such a unique expedition dubbed “Speedy Climb’ for the cause, just soon after coming back from the highest peak of Mt. Kilimanjaro (Uhuru peak) in her 7-days expedition through Machame route. “Me and fellow trekkers had first 7-days Mt. Kilimanjaro expedition from February 13 to 19 this year; then soon after the expedition which was for fun, I decided to have a ‘Speedy Climb’ on February 23 this year after some having some mountain acclimatization to support some projects undertaken by the ZARA Charity organization…..” she explained. Ms. Madsen who was also accompanied by her two friends in the ‘Speedy Climb’ namely...
Read more