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Gambia News : New airline storms Gambia
Intercontinental Airways will become the newest airline to storm Gambian aviation industry soon.
The new airline's Managing Director
boasts of "a safe and cost-effective" airline. "We have a commitment to
maintain safety, that is why we choose The Gambia as the country's
aviation is also effective," Captain Walter Okakpu briefed Gambian
media.
With two 737 aircrafts, Intercontinental planes would fly to seven
destinations, including Freetown, Dakar, Accra and Lome. It also plans
to cover another seven destinations outside Africa - Ireland, Jedda,
US, UK, Dubai, among others.
One of the airline's planes is expected to begin operations on 15 June 2008.
Mr Okakpu said Intercontinental whose slogan is ‘Connecting the
World’has got a lot of innovative packages, including free flights, for
its prospective customers. He also assured customers of "effective and
reliable customer satisfaction."
"Initially we will be operating with foreign pilots while our pilots
undergo training. This is a unique opportunity for those who want to
work hard to come and join us," he said.
The airline said its tickets will be sold at its partner local banks. Its much cheaper tickets be bought on the internet.
Intercontinental has come at a time when air transport industry in
Africa, particularly West Africa, is grappling with so many critical
challenges.
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