Malawi joins plan to make air travel cheaper in Africa
Malawi has joined a major African plan to improve air travel across the continent.
The country signed up for the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM), a project that aims to make flying within Africa easier and more affordable.
The signing took place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, during a meeting of African leaders. Malawi’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Nancy Tembo, signed the deal in the presence of officials from the African Union.
SAATM is part of the African Union’s long-term goal to connect the continent better. So far, 38 countries have joined.
The idea is to remove restrictions that make air travel expensive and complicated. The agreement will allow airlines to operate more freely between African countries.
Speaking at the event, Ms Tembo said this move is an important step for Malawi.
According to her, it will help boost trade, tourism, and cultural exchange.
Experts believe SAATM will lower ticket prices, increase flights, and create jobs in aviation. Many also see it as a way to make doing business across Africa much easier.
