Africa: Kagame Criticises Expensive Air Travel in Africa

Africa: Kagame Criticises Expensive Air Travel in Africa

President Paul Kagame has made a call for lowering the high cost of air travel across Africa, stating that flying should not remain a luxury reserved for the rich.

Kigali Summit Urges Affordable Air Travel Across Africa

PDF Button President Paul Kagame called on African nations to make air travel more accessible, saying flying should not remain a privilege for the wealthy. His remarks came at the 9th Aviation Africa Summit and Exhibition, held in Kigali on Thursday has drawn over 2,000 participants, including airline executives, policymakers, and aviation experts. Kagame highlighted […] Related Posts: HM King Mohammed VI Addresses participants at 9th Global… …

Kagame criticises expensive air travel in Africa

President Paul Kagame has made a call for lowering the high cost of air travel across Africa, stating that flying should not remain a luxury reserved for the rich. Speaking at the opening of the 2025 Aviation Africa Summit in Kigali, Kagame underscored the need for a more inclusive and dynamic aviation sector—one that fuels economic growth, connects people, and embraces innovation. ALSO READ: Africa's first self-flying air taxi to be launched in…

High Cost of Air Travel Impacting Heavily on Tourism – Kagame

Kigali – President Paul Kagame has warned that the high cost of air travel is severely limiting tourism and connectivity across Africa, urging governments and industry leaders to work together to make aviation more affordable and sustainable. Speaking at the opening of the two-day 9th Africa Avia