Tanzania responds to EU ban by expanding foreign airline access
Tanzania has temporarily opened its airspace to more foreign airlines after the European Union banned all aircraft registered in the country.
The move is meant to keep international travel, tourism, and trade running smoothly while the government works to address safety concerns raised by the EU.
The Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority (TCAA) announced that international carriers such as Ethiopian Airlines and Qatar Airways have been given extra rights to operate flights to and from key cities in Tanzania.
The new permissions will last six months while authorities try to resolve the issue.
In a statement, the TCAA said the decision aims to “safeguard tourism, business continuity, and international mobility.”
The ban affects only aircraft registered in Tanzania and does not apply to international airlines based in other countries. These airlines are still operating normally in the country.
Travellers have been urged not to cancel their trips.
The TCAA also stressed that Tanzania remains safe and open to international visitors.
“The aviation sector continues to operate in accordance with international safety and regulatory standards,” the authority said.
To help Tanzanian airlines continue flying, the TCAA has allowed them to partner with international carriers through codeshare agreements and special permits.
This will help keep flights running within Tanzania and across the region.
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