The Big Island airline has been refocusing on domestic traffic for several months. Madagascar Airlines has just acquired two ATR 72-500s to meet the needs of the Phoenix 2030 recovery plan. Today, only two of the carrier’s six ATRs are operational.
The Council of Ministers of Madagascar has, by decree, authorized the Ministry of Finance to guarantee the rental of two ATR 72 -500s. These planes are essential to Madagascar Airlines, if the company wants to respect the commitments of the 2030 recovery plan, underlines L’Express de Madagascar.
Of six of the ATRs, branded Tsadaria, two aircraft are operational. It had therefore become urgent to strengthen the fleet to meet order books and ensure the transport of travelers who want to move around during their stay.
This strategy is essential for tourism development. Madagascar has indeed become aware of its assets. They are linked to different landscapes, climates, ethnic groups and its biodiversity.
After giving up long-haul operations, the national airline decided to focus exclusively on domestic services.
Traveling from one end of the country to the other by road is an adventure. Tourists who want to visit Madagascar in a month, or even two weeks, are therefore forced to take the plane if they want to move. Our immense neighbor is not nicknamed the Big Island by chance.
Ultimately, the restructuring of the fleet should allow Madagascar to offer turnkey stays. They will include several stopovers thanks to operational planes and hotels meeting the expectations of tourists internationally.
