Africa World Airlines launches Accra–Ouagadougou route, expands into Sahel region

Africa World Airlines (AWA) has officially launched a new direct flight route between Accra, Ghana and Burkina Faso’s capital Ouagadougou, marking a significant step in its expansion into the Sahel region.

The inaugural flight was announced at a brief ceremony in Accra, symbolizing AWA’s strategic commitment to enhancing intra-African connectivity and promoting regional trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

Founder of Africa World Airlines and Agbogbomefia of the Asogli State, Togbe Afede XIV, underscored the airline’s dedication to strengthening integration across the continent.

“Our safety record is great. Our reliability is great, and that’s the kind of tradition we expect to continue—the service we want to offer our friends from Burkina Faso,” he said.

“Hopefully, through them, we’ll link all of the Sahel to the rest of Africa, in line with President John Mahama’s vision of bringing Burkina Faso and Niger back into the fold.”

Togbe Afede XIV also acknowledged the concerns of passengers about rising airfares but assured that the airline remains focused on delivering value while prioritizing safety.

“I know that our passengers are concerned about ticket prices. We all need to understand that aviation is a very difficult business—capital intensive, with very small margins. Passengers demand the best of services, and we strive to provide the best value for money as we work to integrate the continent,” he explained.

He further addressed public expectations regarding ticket pricing amid the recent appreciation of the Ghana cedi, assuring that there will be some adjustment in the future.

“Yes, prices will go down, but it takes time. Many of our costs were based on the old exchange rate, and we continue to meet obligations priced at those earlier levels. But I want to assure our customers that AWA is committed to value, service, and most importantly—safety,” he emphasized.

Togbe Afede XIV called for support from industry partners, customers, and stakeholders to help AWA achieve its vision of connecting Ghana and Africa to the rest of the world.

AWA is starting with three flights a week with plans to improve across the region.

With the launch of this new route, Africa World Airlines becomes one of the few carriers offering regular commercial flights between Ghana and Burkina Faso, opening new opportunities for trade, tourism, and diplomatic engagement between West African nations.

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