{"id":23326,"date":"2023-10-07T14:29:36","date_gmt":"2023-10-07T14:29:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/sierra-leone\/all-news\/air-senegal-flight-from-freetown-to-new-york-a-review"},"modified":"2023-10-07T15:11:21","modified_gmt":"2023-10-07T15:11:21","slug":"air-senegal-flight-from-freetown-to-new-york-a-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/sierra-leone\/all-news\/air-senegal-flight-from-freetown-to-new-york-a-review","title":{"rendered":"Air Senegal flight from Freetown to New York: A review"},"content":{"rendered":"

Abdul Rashid Thomas<\/b><\/p>\n

Africa-Press – Sierra-Leone. <\/strong><\/span>As someone who frequently travels internationally from Sierra Leone, I understand the limited flight options and high ticket prices that travellers often face. In addition to these challenges, there is an added cost of $25 in cash for security fees at the airport, making air travel even more expensive.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, the inconvenience of travelling to the airport in Port Loko, outside the capital of Freetown, and the additional $40 for water taxis and local ferries can be burdensome.<\/p>\n

Currently, there are five international airlines operating in Sierra Leone, with Air France possibly discontinuing its operations. These airlines include Turkish Airways, Air France, Air Senegal, Brussels Airlines, and Kenya Airways.<\/p>\n

Having personally flown with all five airlines, I recently experienced a journey with Air Senegal from Freetown to John F. Kennedy Airport in New York and would like to provide a brief review of my experience.<\/p>\n

Air Senegal operates four weekly flights from Freetown, beginning with a smaller plane to Banjul International Airport in Gambia to pick up passengers, before continuing to Blaise Diagne Airport in Senegal for a transit time of 3 to 4 hours. From there, passengers board another flight for an 8-hour journey to New York.<\/p>\n

The flight from Freetown to Banjul was pleasant, lasting less than 2 hours and 45 minutes. The cabin crew, primarily made up of African staff, exhibited a great level of service. The flight itself was comfortable, and passengers were provided with a sandwich, a small bottle of Senegalese-produced water, and a choice of juice.<\/p>\n

The subsequent flight from Senegal to JFK was operated by a Boeing aircraft with a seating capacity of over 100 passengers. It offered inflight entertainment with a selection of movies. The service on this leg of the journey was commendable, and I particularly enjoyed the meat, which had a distinct flavour.<\/p>\n

Unlike other airlines, Air Senegal provided a bottle of water with meals without the need for a request. They served meals twice during the flight, and the coffee was also quite enjoyable.<\/p>\n

While I expected to see more African cabin crew members, most of them were Europeans, with a small number of Senegalese ladies. Nevertheless, the crew was hospitable and provided excellent service. The inflight entertainment, however, lacked options for Senegalese content.<\/p>\n

Considering Senegal\u2019s rich arts and cultural scene, it would be beneficial to include more Senegalese music and videos on the inflight screens.<\/p>\n

One notable advantage of Air Senegal is its affordable fares compared to its competitors. Additionally, the airline offers faster transit times to New York, with a direct 8-hour flight from Senegal, unlike other airlines that may require longer layovers.<\/p>\n

I recently travelled with another airline and had to endure a 16-hour transit period, which was quite inconvenient.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, the early morning arrival at JFK Airport allowed for a smoother immigration process and less traffic in New York City. Overall, Air Senegal offers a good flight experience.<\/p>\n

About the author<\/b><\/p>\n

Murtala Mohamed Kamara is a journalist and the publisher of SaloneJamboree, Sierra Leone\u2019s leading Arts and entertainment newspaper. He is also the founder of Salone Adventures, a travel and tourism website. Kamara, a travel enthusiast, adventurer, enjoys sharing his experiences. He also report for German international broadcaster Deutsche Welle.<\/p>\n

Source: The Sierra Leone Telegraph<\/b><\/p>\n

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