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Africa World Airlines

Also known as: AWA

Africa World Airlines — domestic airline operating aircraft in Ghana and West Africa, expanding fleet with Embraer E190s and resuming regional routes.

2026-05-172026-09-22

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  1. September 2026
  2. Joy Online

    The call was made by Transport Minister Joseph Bukari Nikpe at the unveiling of Africa World Airlines’ (AWA) new 102-seater Embraer E190 aircraft, as the airline expands its fleet and seeks to strengthen domestic air connectivity.

    Government urges domestic airlines to reduce airfares after duty exemptions
  3. Joy Online

    Africa World Airlines (AWA) has unveiled its first Embraer E190 aircraft as part of a planned 10-aircraft fleet expansion aimed at strengthening air connectivity in Ghana and across West Africa.

    Africa World Airlines unveils first Embraer E190 as part of 10-aircraft fleet expansion
  4. The Chronicle

    Importantly, each airline independently determines its surcharge. “Fare information reviewed by CUTS for the Accra-Kumasi route for September 15, 2026 shows Africa World Airlines applying a fuel surcharge of GH¢220, while PassionAir applies a surcharge of GH¢75.

    CUTS protests over GH¢12 surcharge by Chamber of Cement Manufacturers
  5. Joy Online

    Fare information reviewed by CUTS for the Accra-Kumasi route for 15th September 2026 shows Africa World Airlines applying a fuel surcharge of GH¢220, while PassionAir applies a surcharge of GH¢75.

    CUTS warns GH¢12 demurrage surcharge on cement, raises serious cartel concerns
  6. Joy Online

    Africa World Airlines (AWA) has resumed direct flights between Accra and Abidjan, restoring a key air link between Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire nearly four years after the route was suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

    Africa World Airlines resumes Accra – Abidjan direct flights
  7. August 2026
  8. The Chronicle

    I am sure Passion Air and Africa World Airlines will be very happy to hear this,” the President said.

    Mahama cuts sod for construction of Multi-Purpose Carpark at Accra Airport
  9. The Ghanaian Times

    Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts Minister, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has urged Africa World Airlines (AWA) to incorporate information on Ghana’s tourist attractions into its passenger experience to promote domestic tourism.

    Gomashie urges AWA to promote Ghana’s Tourist attractions
  10. July 2026
  11. Joy Online

    Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, and Africa World Airlines, the Accra-based carrier that has connected Ghana and the wider West African region for more than a decade, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a strategic partnership s

    Etihad Airways and Africa World Airlines sign strategic partnership agreement
  12. The Ghanaian Times

    rs have received life-saving cardiac device procedures worth about GH¢2 million through a partnership between the Mount Carmel Foundation, the National Cardiothoracic Centre (NCTC) at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (MahamaCares) and Africa World Airlines

    Twenty-two patients receive free GH¢2 million heart procedures at Korle Bu Cardio Centre
  13. May 2026
  14. Joy Online

    Domestic carrier Africa World Airlines flight AW125 from Kumasi was also affected.

    Bad weather disrupts flights as aircraft circle over Accra Airport
Business

Government urges airlines to cut fares after import duty waiver

The News

Transport Minister Joseph Bukari Nikpe has called on domestic airlines to reduce airfares and pass on benefits from recent import duty exemptions on aircraft parts to passengers. He made the appeal at the unveiling of Africa World Airlines' new 102-seater Embraer E190 aircraft, noting that lower operating costs and increased passenger capacity should make air travel more affordable.

20 hours ago · Joy Online

Yesterday

  1. Government urges airlines to cut fares after import duty waiver

    Transport Minister Joseph Bukari Nikpe has called on domestic airlines to reduce airfares and pass on benefits from recent import duty exemptions on aircraft parts to passengers. He made the appeal at the unveiling of Africa World Airlines' new 102-seater Embraer E190 aircraft, noting that lower operating costs and increased passenger capacity should make air travel more affordable.

    20 hours ago · Joy Online

Sunday 20 September

  1. Africa World Airlines unveils first Embraer E190 aircraft

    Africa World Airlines has unveiled its first Embraer E190 aircraft as part of a planned 10-aircraft fleet expansion aimed at strengthening air connectivity in Ghana and across West Africa. The 102-seat aircraft is the first of 10 planned for the expansion, which the airline says will improve regional operations.

    20 September 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 7 September

  1. CUTS raises cartel concerns over cement surcharge agreement

    CUTS International has protested the Chamber of Cement Manufacturers' decision to impose a uniform GH¢12 per bag clinker demurrage surcharge, arguing that competing firms collectively agreeing on a common price element bears hallmarks of cartel conduct. The chamber says vessel waiting times at Tema Port have increased from seven days in January to 30–40 days in August 2026, creating estimated industry demurrage costs of US$45–50 million in the first eight months of the year.

    7 September 2026 · The Chronicle

  2. CUTS warns of cartel risk in cement firms' uniform surcharge

    CUTS International has raised competition and antitrust concerns over the Chamber of Cement Manufacturers, Ghana's decision to introduce a uniform GH¢12 per bag clinker demurrage surcharge, arguing that collective pricing by competitors bears hallmarks of cartel conduct, though it acknowledges the industry's right to recover legitimate costs caused by port congestion.

    7 September 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 2 September

  1. Africa World Airlines resumes Accra-Abidjan direct flights

    Africa World Airlines has resumed direct flights between Accra and Abidjan after nearly four years of suspension due to COVID-19, with service running four times weekly. The inaugural flight occurred on August 31, 2026, with an approximate one-hour flight time, expected to boost business, tourism, and regional integration between Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire.

    2 September 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 28 August

  1. Mahama cuts sod for Accra Airport carpark and hotels

    President John Dramani Mahama has cut the sod for construction of a seven-storey carpark, two hotels, shopping mall, and sky lounge at Accra International Airport, expected to be completed within 24 months with over 2,000 parking bays. The project is part of efforts to modernise aviation infrastructure and improve passenger experience.

    28 August 2026 · The Chronicle

Wednesday 26 August

  1. Minister urges AWA to promote Ghana's tourist sites

    Tourism Minister Abla Dzifa Gomashie has urged Africa World Airlines to incorporate information on Ghana's tourist attractions, including Boabeng Fiema Monkey Sanctuary, Tano Boase and Kintampo Waterfalls, into its passenger experience. She also welcomed AWA's proposed E190 aircraft branding in Ghana's national colours as an opportunity to showcase cultural identity and tourism offerings across Africa.

    26 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Saturday 25 July

  1. Etihad Airways and Africa World Airlines sign partnership deal

    Etihad Airways and Africa World Airlines have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for strategic partnership covering codeshare, cargo collaboration, and frequent flyer programmes. The agreement, effective from 24 July 2026, will allow passengers to connect across both airlines' networks and strengthen cargo cooperation between West Africa and Etihad's 118 destinations.

    25 July 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 22 July

  1. Twenty-two patients receive free GH¢2 million heart procedures

    Twenty-two patients with severe heart rhythm disorders underwent life-saving cardiac device procedures worth about GH¢2 million through a partnership between the Mount Carmel Foundation, the National Cardiothoracic Centre at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, and Africa World Airlines. All patients recovered well and were discharged by the end of the five-day medical mission involving specialists from Ghana and the United States.

    22 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Sunday 17 May

  1. Heavy thunderstorms disrupt flights at Accra International Airport

    Heavy thunderstorms over Accra on Sunday, May 17, forced several inbound and outbound flights into holding patterns and delays as poor visibility and unstable weather conditions affected landing and take-off operations. International flights including Kenya Airways KQ511 and South African Airways SA52 were placed in extended holding patterns before landing safely at approximately 9:55 p.m., while British Airways BA2066 was delayed by about 45 minutes.

    17 May 2026 · Joy Online

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