Cabo Verde's Air Travel Crisis: A Persistent Struggle

INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
TACV, responsible for domestic routes, struggles to meet demand.Operating with only one leased ATR aircraft, TACV has recently canceled
several flights, frustrating passengers and travel agencies
They demand urgent, effective solutions.The government reinstated TACV for domestic flights after Best Fly Angola exited the market.However,
TACV, once operating three leased aircraft, cannot maintain consistent inter-island service
This shortfall exacerbates travel challenges.Marvela Rodrigues, president of the Cabo Verde Association of Travel and Tourism Agencies,
political debates
expressed frustration over the lack of planes in an island nation
He urged the government to acquire three ATR aircraft quickly to alleviate the ongoing crisis.Fidel de Pina, a PAICV parliamentarian, argued
that TACV should prioritize domestic flights over international ones, where other options exist.He stressed the need to ensure the islands
problems.A TACV source claimed the problem of canceled flights has been addressed using a long-haul aircraft
The new CEO confirmed their mission to stabilize the situation.However, this air travel crisis matters deeply
Cabo Verde relies on efficient inter-island travel for tourism, business, and daily life.Prolonged disruptions harm the economy and isolate
communities
travel highlights the need for urgent solutions and effective management.