by CNNGo staff
One of China's leading airlines is teaming up with a new low-cost African carrier, which is due to take to the skies on September 21.
Hainan Airlines (HNA), China's fourth-largest carrier and the first to receive a five-star award from Skytrax, will be spearheading Africa World Airline (AWA), which is based in Ghana.
Looking to end travel frustration in AfricaNews of the fledgling "Chafrican" carrier comes in the wake of the demise of Ghana International Airlines, which ceased operations in 2010.
AWA, which has a reported start-up capital of US$50 million, hopes to spell an end to frequent flyer frustration in Africa.
"[Currently] to go to Cape Verde [off the west coast of Africa] from Accra, one has to fly to Lisbon in Portugal," said an AWA official. "In some cases, you take off from Accra, fly to Europe and catch a connecting flight, which will see you flying over Accra to get to your destination within Africa."
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