Air Afrique: the African dream that never reached cruising altitude

Jeff Megayo
Sep 12, 2019 · 14 min read
Cover page of an Air Afrique booklet. Courtesy: Republicoftogo.com

As a child, I didn’t have a clue on how airlines operated. I simply knew that people sat in those flying machines and they traveled very far and very fast. But the first time I heard about Air Afrique, it ignited such a strong sentiment in me. I didn’t even know who owned the firm, but the name reassured me that it was truly African. I was captivated by Air Afrique because…

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