Air travel woes continue to plague Cabo Verde as TACV, the domestic airline, grapples with meeting demand amidst operational setbacks. With only one leased aircraft, TACV has had to cancel numerous flights, leaving passengers and travel agencies frustrated and seeking urgent solutions.
Following the exit of Best Fly Angola from the market, the government reinstated TACV for domestic flights. However, with a reduced fleet from three leased aircraft to just one, TACV struggles to maintain consistent inter-island service, exacerbating travel challenges.
Amidst the chaos, travel industry representatives express desperation for solutions, with proposals for creating an air taxi service to alleviate the mobility issue. The air travel crisis has also sparked political debates, with opposition parties criticizing the government for mismanagement.
Cabo Verde’s Air Travel Crisis
Parliamentarians like António Monteiro and Fidel de Pina call for urgent action, emphasizing the importance of air connectivity for tourism, business, and daily life. The new administration acknowledges the complexity of the situation and vows to implement measures for stability.
While TACV claims to have addressed flight cancellations, the ongoing struggle for reliable air travel underscores the necessity for effective management and prompt solutions to ensure the nation’s connectivity and development.