Would Low-Cost Carriers Replace Full-Service Airlines In Africa?
The number of low-cost operators is bound to increase in Africa in the coming years. Some of the emergent low-fare carriers may take pseudo forms like Aero – offering price-cut promotions. But there is strong pressure from the flying public to embrace reduced or low air fares, and airlines that hearken to this passenger need can vigorously build-up passenger numbers and establish a firm foothold in the market. It is instructive that intra-African routes can support low-fare operations given that many city-pairs are yet to be connected and there is a gradual but steady march towards liberalization of African skies. All these with an improved African economy can support more and successful low-fare carriers in the continent. Low-cost and full-service carriers would operate side-by-side in the African skies, each serving the needs of different segmentation of passengers in Africa. Long-Term Prospects Besides tourist arrivals and buoyant economy, a major tail-wind for African low-cost carr
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