Air Senegal is making significant adjustments to its route network, suspending flights to seven international destinations later this month. The airline cites operational difficulties and challenges in sustaining profitability on certain routes as reasons for this decision. This move will impact services to New York, Milan, Gabon, Cameroon, Spain, and France, and the airline will no longer operate in these countries. However, it will continue serving France through direct flights to Paris.
Air Sénégal, once aiming to be a leading airline in West Africa, has suspended its New York flights and scaled back operations due to mounting debt and financial struggles. This move marks a significant setback for the airline’s ambitious growth plans and highlights the challenges of operating in the African aviation market.
Air Senegal, facing mounting debt and operational challenges, has announced the suspension of its flights to New York’s JFK Airport, effectively ending its service to the United States. The decision marks a significant setback for the airline’s ambitious expansion plans, which aimed to establish a strong presence in North America and Europe. This move follows the airline’s discontinuation of two intra-African routes and highlights the financial difficulties it faces.
Lufthansa will become the sole operator of the Airbus A340 at New York’s JFK Airport following Air Senegal’s withdrawal from the route. Lufthansa’s continued use of the A340, despite industry trends towards fuel-efficient twin-engine aircraft, showcases its unique capabilities for specific high-demand routes. Air Senegal’s departure after a three-year attempt to establish a US presence highlights the challenges of entering a competitive market, including low load factors, lack of direct flights to key destinations, and reliance on leased aircraft.
