Tanzania and the Netherlands have signed a new Bilateral Air
Service Agreement, which replaces the previous edition dating back to
the 1970s, after over two years of negotiations.
It paves the way for airlines from both countries to increase not
just frequencies but also use airports beyond the main gateways, which
in Tanzania are Dar es Salaam, Kilimanjaro International outside Arusha,
and Zanzibar.
Presently KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is flying daily from Amsterdam to
Kilimanjaro and then on to Dar es Salaam before returning to Amsterdam,
and while no Tanzanian airline is currently taking advantage of the
opportunities to fly to Holland, this is provided for under the
agreement.
The Dutch Ambassador to the United Republic of Tanzania, H.E. Jaap
Frederiks and the Tanzanian Minister for Transport Dr. Harrison
Mwakyembe, addressed a press conference to make the announcement
following the conclusion of the signing ceremony.
Tourism stakeholders have welcomed the new deal, expressing hope that
KLM will in time come up with their number of flights to bring more
tourists and business visitors to Tanzania.
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