AFRAA Applauds Abolition Of Airfare Taxes Across West Africa

Abderahmane Berthe

AFRAA Secretary General Abderahmane Berthe.

Credit: AFRAA
The Economic Community of West African States Commission (ECOWAS) abolished air ticket taxes in the region on Jan. 1, 2026, as part of an initiative to make air travel more affordable and enhance regional integration. The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) said it “warmly welcomes” the landmark...
Ella Nethersole

Ella Nethersole is Deputy Editor of Aviation Week Network publications Arabian Aerospace and African Aerospace.

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