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Air France flies back after 28 years...is British Airways next?



Air France has resumed operations to Tanzania after a 28-year hiatus, introducing three weekly flights from Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport to Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA) with a stopover in Zanzibar.


The route, serviced by the Airbus A350-900, operates every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday, offering 34 business class, 24 premium economy, and 266 economy seats.


This strategic move aims to accommodate the rising number of French tourists and business travellers exploring Tanzania’s renowned attractions, such as Mount Kilimanjaro, the Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater, while also tapping into the growing tourism potential in Zanzibar.


The resumption of this route strengthens links between France and Tanzania, with France currently ranked as one of the top European markets for Tanzanian tourism. Kilimanjaro International Airport continues to serve as a vital gateway to the northern safari circuit, bolstering its role with ongoing infrastructure upgrades, including a parking expansion project.


Air France’s return plays a key role in expanding connectivity to East Africa, fostering both tourism and local development.


When asked regarding the potential for British Airways to follow suit, Tim Henshall (Head of Tourism Marketing) commented that "Tanzania's government has long been in dialogue with BA, in the hope that this could be made possible."

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