Sierra Leone Telegraph: 30 April 2026:
“Air Sierra Leone sincerely regrets to inform our valued customers that our aircraft provider for the London-Freetown and London-Banjul routes, Ascend Airways, has entered bankruptcy and liquidation proceedings, resulting in the immediate cessation of its operations. This unforeseen development has had a significant impact on our flight operations.”
That was the chilling message received yesterday by hundreds of passengers, that have bought advanced flight tickets from Air Sierra Leone to travel to London or London to Freetown, as well as regional routes.
What began as a promising business venture, though many critics had warned about the lack of proper due dilligence and sustainability of…