African airlines taxed out of reach for travellers
The African Airlines Association (Afraa) says many countries in Africa have raised taxes on aviation, but at the expense of air travel and the viability of carriers.
Business and Technology Reporter in Nairobi, Kenya
Nation Media Group
Carriers in East Africa have sounded the alarm over high taxes imposed by governments on goods and services in aviation, saying the levies are inflating ticket costs and stifling growth in an industry facing numerous challenges.
The African Airlines Association (Afraa) says many countries in Africa have raised taxes on aviation in an effort to boost revenues and meet fiscal targets, but at the expense of air travel and the viability of carriers.
