DAR ES SALAAM, Jan. 28 (Xinhua) -- Tanzania's national carrier, Air Tanzania Company Limited (ATCL), on Wednesday inaugurated a direct flight route from Dar es Salaam to Accra, Ghana, as part of preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

Speaking at the launch ceremony at Julius Nyerere International Airport, Minister of Transport Makame Mbarawa said the three weekly flights would facilitate AFCON 2027 preparations, boost economic ties, and ease travel between East and West Africa.

ATCL Chief Executive Officer Peter Ulanga said the new service increases the airline's destinations to 32, strengthening its competitiveness in the global aviation market. ■