Commercial flight activities at the Wa Regional Airport in the Upper West Region began today October 15, 2019.
The people have been waiting for this memorable day for the past eleven months.
The Upper West Regional Minister Dr Hafiz Bin Salih, announced that the first commercial flight is expected to take off today (October 15).
Speaking to GBC’s Radio Ghana, Dr Bin Salih said the region is ready to host other commercial Airlines that are willing and ready to operate in the Upper West Region.
The Airport was recently allocated the identifier code “WZA†by International Air Transport Association (IATA), signifying its readiness for scheduled flight services.
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The flights will run three times weekly on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday mornings from Accra with a short stop in Tamale.
Promotional fares begin at GH99 each way between Tamale and Wa, and GHS299 each way between Accra to Wa. Convenient seamless connections are available from Kumasi and Takoradi via AWA’s hub in Accra.
“The decision to launch this service is part of AWA’s commitment to providing safe and affordable air transportation to all Ghanaians. This new airport in the Upper West will help boost existing business travel to the region, as well as create new opportunities for tourists exploring Mole National Park and its surroundings,†said AWA’s Head of Commercial, Richard Kyereh.
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