Maun is the most profitable airport in Botswana- LesasoMaun Airport is leading other airports in the country in terms of financial profit, Deputy Minister of Education and Skills Development, Aubrey Lesaso has said. Other international airports in the country include Sir Seretse Khama International (SSKI) Airport in Gaborone, PG Matante International Airport in the second city; Francistown and Kasane international Airport in the country’s tourism hub, Kasane. Lesaso further noted that Botswana skies remain one of the safest as the country’s compliance rating is above the world average of 80.1 percent with Maun and SKKI international Airports having been certified among the four international airports. With its pristine landscapes, abundant wildlife and rich cultural heritage.”Mthimkhulu further stated that his Ministry through Botswana Tourism Organisation has partnered with Ethiopian Airlines on a promotion campaign that will propel awareness about travels between Addis Ababa and Maun. First scheduled flight into Maun was in 1937 and Botswana Aviation Research indicates that by 1937 Airfields were already established at Francistown, Maun, Palapye, Gaborone and Gantsi and by1950 Francistown-Maun Air Service was allowed on a fortnightly frequency.

Source: Ethiopian News June 17, 2024 09:15 UTC