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Reliability Statistics for August

Africa World Airlines continues its commitment to transparency with the release of our operational performance results for the month of August 2023.

If you are denied boarding or if your flight is canceled or delayed for at least two hours, ask at the check-in counter or boarding gate for the text stating your rights, particularly with regard to compensation and assistance.

Number of flights scheduled

1,018

Schedule execution rate

98.0%

Flights delayed beyond 2 hours due to weather

36

Flights delayed beyond 2 hours

3

Number of passengers booked

43,428

Passengers denied boarding due oversales

1

Number of bags checked-in

36,187

Bags delivered on-time

99.77%

2.5


Million passengers flown

8


Fleet size

8


Destinations

381


Employees

2021


Best Airline of the Year

Africa World Airlines, founded by Togbe Afede XIV, is a privately owned airline. Its inception took place on November 15, 2010, with its inaugural revenue flight commencing on September 21, 2012.

The airline operates routes to various key destinations in West Africa, including Kumasi, Tamale, and Takoradi in Ghana, as well as Lagos and Abuja in Nigeria. As part of our continuous expansion efforts, we have forged strategic partnerships with several prominent international carriers, including South African Airways, Emirates, Brussels Airlines, ASKY Airlines, United Airlines, and Ethiopian Airlines. These collaborations are instrumental in fulfilling our corporate mission of providing seamless and cost-effective air travel options for both leisure and business travelers along our network.

Africa World Airlines aspires to set the standard for quality air travel services in West Africa and beyond. Our commitment is to offer a welcoming, dependable, and affordable travel experience to all our valued passengers.

We are proud to have rapidly established ourselves as the preferred domestic airline in West Africa.

Our vision

To be the leading airline in Africa delivering a world class service.

Our mission

To connect Africa to the world through the most efficient, safe and reliable air transport service.

Corporate Values

Safety
Cost consciousness
Punctuality

Reliability
Efficiency
Commitment

Our People

Almost all our employees have been with the organisation since its birth. Read More

Our Story

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Our Foundation

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Careers

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