Africa World Airlines celebrates 4 millionth passenger since inception in 2012
Africa World Airlines (AWA) has celebrated its 4 millionth passenger since inception in September 2012.
At the event, which took place at the Kotoka International Airport on 31st October 2023, Mr Rodney Olusola Adewole, the 4: millionth passenger, was presented with AWA’s miniature aircraft and four return tickets to any of the airline’s destinations.
Adewole, who was checked in at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport – Lagos, Nigeria, received a resounding welcome at the T3 arrival of the Kotoka International Airport.
Speaking on the motive for celebrating the 4 millionth passenger, the Chief Operating Officer, Capt. Kwasi Oteng said, “The 4 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.”
Captain Oteng added that, “the journey to 4 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.”
In his keynote address, the Deputy Minister for Transport, Hon. Alhaji Hassan Suleman Tampuli disclosed that AWA has earned operational integrity for its consistency, and is now the leading airline with the highest market share in Ghana.
He added that Ghana has signed a Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) which will help reduce taxes when travelling by air to African countries, and AWA should capitalise on the agreement to improve connectivity in the African region.
To compete profitably in the region, Tampuli urged AWA to acquire more fleet, increase frequency and also expand its networks.
Speaking, the awardee for the 4 millionth passenger said the acknowledgement came to him as a surprise.
He mentioned that he frequently flies and has flown with the airline 18 times since the beginning of the year due to the reliability and adherence to safety standards.
Those who graced the occasion were the Deputy Director General of Ghana Civil Aviation Authority, Director of Economic Regulations- Ghana Civil Aviation Authority, management of Ghana Airport Company Limited, passengers and staff of AWA.
