ECOWAS to Cut Air Transport Taxes in Bid to Lower Cost of Air Travel in West Africa

ECOWAS to cut air transport taxes in bid to lower cost of air travel in West Africa

ECOWAS Member States will abolish air transport taxes from 1 January 2026.

ECOWAS ADOPTS COMMON POLICY ON AVIATION CHARGES, TAXES, AND FEES TO BOOST REGIONAL AIR TRANSPORT

ABUJA – The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has taken a significant step toward harmonizing and liberalizing air transport in the region with the adoption of a Supplementary Act on aviation charges, taxes, and fees. The decision, formalized during the 66th Ordinary Session of the Authority of Heads of State and Government on December 15, 2024, seeks to lower barriers for airlines and passengers while promoting economic develop…

ECOWAS adopts measures to reduce Air transport taxes and charges and lower the cost of air travel in west Africa, from 1st January 2026 | Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)

The Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), at their December 2024 Summit in Abuja, adopted a landmark measure to reduce the cost of air travel across the region. From 1 January 2026, all ECOWAS Member States will abolish air transport taxes and reduce passenger and security charges by 25 percent, in line with a Supplementary Act on Aviation Charges, Taxes and Fees.   The decision responds to long…