Africa World Airlines (AWA) has been charged on the need to improve connectivity in the African region, with increased fleet, frequency and networks.
The charge came on Tuesday while the airline was celebrating its four millionth passenger since inception in September 2012, at the Kotoka International Airport, Ghana.
Mr. Rodney Olusola Adewole, the four millionth passenger who was checked in at Murtala Muhammed International Airport(MMIA) Lagos, received a resounding welcome at the T3 arrival of the Kotoka International Airport.
He was presented with AWA’s miniature aircraft and four return tickets to any of the airline’s destinations.
The Chief Operating Officer, Captain Kwasi Oteng, who gave the opening speech and the purpose of the gathering, said that “the four millionth passenger is not just a statistic. It is a symbol of the trust, support, and relationships that have been built over the years.
“This milestone is a testament to our commitment to excellence, and it is the beginning of a new chapter in our airline’s journey.”
He added that, “the journey to four million passengers has been incredible, but there is still much more to achieve.
“We are committed to raising the bar even higher, delivering unparalleled service, and creating more magical moments for our passengers”
The Ghana Deputy Minister for Transport, Alhaji Hassan Tampuli, took turn with a keynote address.
He expressed that AWA consistently in operation has led the company to be the leading airline with the highest market share in Ghana.
He added that, Ghana has signed to a Single African Air Transport Market(SAATM) which will help reduce taxes when travelling by air to African countries, therefore AWA should capitalise on the agreement to improve connectivity in the African region.
This led Tampuli to urge AWA to acquire more fleet, increase frequency and also expand its networks.
The awardee speaking at the mini durbar organised to welcome him at the arrival hall of Kotoka International Airport, said the acknowledgment came to him as a surprise.
He mentioned that he frequently flies and have flown with the airline 18 times since the beginning of the year due to the reliability and adherence to safety standards.
Gracing the occasion was the Deputy Director General of Ghana Civil Aviation Authority, Director of Economic Regulations- Ghana Civil Aviaiton Authority, management of Ghana Airport Company Limited, passengers and staff of AWA.