Domestic flights drive African aviation as regional connectivity lags
Demand is strong on domestic aviation routes, but there is still significant scope to improve connectivity between African regions.
Domestic aviation routes are driving African aviation demand, while intra-regional connectivity remains underdeveloped. This imbalance suggests commercial opportunities for carriers and policymakers to expand cross-border routes and capture unmet regional demand.
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