Could the rapid evolution of the mid-haul market bring destinations like Cape Verde, Senegal and Ghana firmly into the mainstream? Gary Noakes reports.
The island of Boa Vista in Cape Verde is gaining traction thanks to new services (Credit: iStock / Photobes)
Little more than a decade ago, British Airways flew a wide-body Boeing 777 five-and-a-half hours to Sharm el Sheikh. And, thanks to a union agreement, the crews were able to enjoy a few days in the sun before coming home.
There’s no such luck for today’s BA, easyJet or Tui crews; an hour later, it’s back to the UK, meaning they’re putting in a shift of around 12 hours when flying to destinations like Egypt, Cape Verde and Gambia.
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