Omar & Sheikh Tejan,
Thanks for this exchange that is informative for all of us.
This underscores the importance of good relations between The Gambian and Senegal so that even if the size of our population does not make for good investments prospects for those investigating in the operation of international flights especially if landing fees and fuel prices are also a factor, Gambian investors can be encouraged to invest in the operation of reliable connection flights from Dakar to Banjul as well as other destinations in the sub-region. This way, we can enjoy frequent, safe and reliable connections that are coordinated with the arrival of major airlines flying into Dakar.
I also hope that the GIA will consider the fact that making profits is important but that sometimes you have to accept less profit to stay in business. Perhaps GIA can invest in the operation of these connecting flights in cooperation with major airlines coming into Dakar as partners but I am always for giving Gambians the opportunity to benefit from investments that generate profit from our country, so Gambian entrepreneurs should be encouraged to invest in this. The government also needs or learn that encouraging private sector investment benefits Gambia and Gambians only when it is Gambians and not foreigners who make up the bulk of the investors in any industry and that the more they encourage this, the more tax revenue they can generate.
Rgds,
Jabou Joh
-----Original Message-----
From: Tejan Nyang <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask]
Sent: Sun, 2 Dec 2007 2:42 am
Subject: Re: Flights from USA to Banjul
Omar ,
I forgot to mention that the sustainability of
operating a flight is dependent on the load factor and
the size and population of our destination ,it is
difficult for airline to make a break even if they
operate a schedule Carrier to the Gambia alone.
Operating to the U.S or from the U.S to The Gambia is
sustainable only if you have a second destination or
enough cargo to or from the Gambia.
Chi Jamma ,
Bro Sheikh
--- Omar Sallah <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Greetings;
>
>
>
> It just occurred to me that flying directly to the
> Gambia from USA is
> impossible. Why is it awfully hard to maintain
> direct flights between USA
> and The Gambia? I remember those days when Ghana had
> twice a week flights.
> With Ghana, flights were almost always late but
> somehow, you'll make.
> Somebody correct me if I am wrong, but we had fewer
> travelers.
>
>
>
> I remember North American Air came to the rescue
> when Ghana ceased to
> operate the route. When I traveled with them, they
> were on time. A few
> months after I returned from Banjul, North American
> stopped going to the
> Gambia, but they still go to Ghana. Why not Gambia?
>
>
>
> Where's Air Dabia when you need them. I believe they
> ran Ghana out of
> business around 1999?
>
>
>
>
>
> Any ideas?
>
>
>
> Thanks you all.
>
>
>
>
>
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