Africa World Airlines (AWA) has officially launched a new direct flight route between Accra, Ghana, and Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso’s capital. The launch ceremony was held at Ouagadougou International Airport (Serge Y. Ouedraogo Airport) and was attended by distinguished dignitaries, including Hon. Agbodza, Ghana’s Minister for Roads and Highways, and Togbui Afede XIV, the Agbogbomefia of Asogli state.
The new route marks a significant step in AWA’s expansion into the Sahel region and underscores the airline’s commitment to enhancing intra-African connectivity and promoting regional trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The airline will operate three flights a week, with plans to increase frequency in the future. This development is expected to open new opportunities for trade, tourism, and diplomatic engagement between West African nations.
“Our safety record is great. Our reliability is great, and that’s the kind of tradition we expect to continue—the service we want to offer our friends from Burkina Faso,” said Togbui Afede XIV, Founder of Africa World Airlines and Agbogbomefia of the Asogli State. “Hopefully, through them, we’ll link all of the Sahel to the rest of Africa, in line with President John Mahama’s vision of bringing Burkina Faso and Niger back into the fold.”
Togbui Afede XIV emphasized the importance of the new route in fostering regional integration and economic growth. He noted that the airline is committed to providing the best value for money while prioritizing safety and reliability. “I know that our passengers are concerned about ticket prices. We all need to understand that aviation is a very difficult business—capital intensive, with very small margins. Passengers demand the best of services, and we strive to provide the best value for money as we work to integrate the continent.”
Addressing expectations of price adjustments following the recent appreciation of the Ghana cedi, Togbui Afede XIV assured passengers that prices would eventually decrease, but emphasized that it would take time. “Yes, prices will go down, but it takes time. Many of our costs were based on the old exchange rate, and we continue to meet obligations priced at those earlier levels. But I want to assure our customers that AWA is committed to value, service, and most importantly—safety.”
The launch of this new route positions Africa World Airlines as one of the few carriers offering regular commercial flights between Ghana and Burkina Faso. With this development, AWA is poised to play a significant role in enhancing regional connectivity and promoting economic integration in West Africa. Togbui Afede XIV called for support from industry partners, customers, and stakeholders to help AWA achieve its vision of connecting Ghana and Africa to the rest of the world.
Ruth Abla ADJORLOLO
