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Air Senegal launches flights to New York JFK and Baltimore/Washington

Senegal (Air Senegal) Airbus A330-941 9H-SZN (msn 1910) BWI (Tony Storck). Image: 954920.

Air Senegal on September 2, launched twice-weekly flights between Dakarโ€™s Blaise Diagne International Airport and two US gateways: Baltimore-Washinto Thurgood Marshall (BWI) and New York (JFK).

Top Copyright Photo: Senegal (Air Senegal) Airbus A330-941 9H-SZN (msn 1910) BWI (Tony Storck). Image: 954920.

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Air Senegal to fly to New York and Washington

Senegal (Air Senegal) Airbus A330-941 6V-ANB (msn 1923) ZRH (Andi Hiltl). Image: 949207.

Air Senegal has made this announcement (translated):

Air Senegal will connect Washington via New York at a rate of two frequencies per week from September 2, 2021.

On this date, Air Senegal will be the only African airline to fly regular direct flights between the United States and Senegal.

 

The flights will be operated by Airbus A330neo aircraft, with a capacity of 290 passengers, including 32 seats in Business, 21 in Premium and 237 seats in Economy Class.

Top Copyright Photo: Senegal (Air Senegal) Airbus A330-941 6V-ANB (msn 1923) ZRH (Andi Hiltl). Image: 949207.

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Air Senegal is coming to Geneva

First Airbus A330neo for Air Senegal

Air Senegal has announced the opening of new Dakar-Geneva-Dakar flights from June 18, 2020.

The Dakar-Geneva-Dakar flight will be operated three times a week (Monday, Thursday, Saturday) with two class service that can accommodate 16 passengers in business class with quality beds (full flat bed) and 149 passengers in economy class.

The plane will leave from Dakar at 00:50 GMT and will arrive in Geneva at 08:25 (Geneva time). It will leave at 09:55 (Geneva time) to arrive in Dakar at 13:50 GMT.

Top Copyright Photo: Senegal (Air Senegal) Airbus A330-941 F-WWCM (9H-SZN) (msn 1910) TLS (Eurospot). Image: 945725.

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Air Senegal receives Africaโ€™s first Airbus A330neo

First Airbus A330neo for Air Senegal

Air Senegal has taken delivery of its first A330-900 from Airbusโ€™ production line in Toulouse. The carrier is the first African airline to fly Airbusโ€™ new generation widebody aircraft featuring latest technology engines, new wings with enhanced aerodynamics and a curved wingtip design, drawing best practices from the A350 XWB.

Above Photo: Airbus.

Fitted with a three-class cabin comprising 32 Business class, 21 Premium Plus and 237 Economy class seats, Air Senegal plans to operate its first A330neo on its Dakar-Paris route and to further develop its medium and long-haul network.

The A330neo is the true new generation aircraft building on the best-selling widebody A330โ€™s features and leveraging on A350 XWB technology. Powered by the latest Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines, the A330neo provides an unprecedented level of efficiency โ€“ with 25% lower fuel burn per seat than previous generation competitors. Equipped with the Airspace by Airbus cabin, the A330neo offers a unique passenger experience with more personal space and the latest generation in-flight entertainment system and connectivity.

Top Copyright Photo: Senegal (Air Senegal) Airbus A330-941 F-WWCM (9H-SZN) (msn 1910) TLS (Eurospot). Image: 945725.

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