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Busines, News

KIA enhances car parks payment processes 

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The Management of the Kotoka international Airport (KIA) led by MD Yvonne Afriyie Opare in consultation with Propark, the management company responsible for the Car parks at KIA, have increased the number of pay points to six (6).

This development follows reported cases of long queues at the Terminal 3 Car Park Pay points for some time now.

The new pay points were unveiled on Wednesday, May 7, 2025.

At the time of operationalising the pay points, three officers had already been deployed to assist customers who prefer to pay via mobile money transfer.

Airport officials said customers who wish to pay via bank cards would also be assisted by officers with Point of Sale (POS) machines for seamless transactions always.

These measures, officials said, are to “help ease congestion and the inconvenience experienced by our cherished customers.”

“Management takes this opportunity to thank customers for their patience and patronage. Any inconvenience caused as a result of the long queues is deeply regretted,” KIA said in a statement.

 

Source: Myxyzonline.com

Africa, Busines, News

Goldstar Air to enhance cargo movement in Africa under AfCTA

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Wholly-owned Ghanaian airline, Goldstar Air aims to enhance cargo movement across the continent under the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) initiative.

Each year, more than 52 billion tonnes of cargo is shipped by air, creating a constant demand for industry jobs.

As an indigenous airline, the Airline says its vision extends to operating over one hundred aircraft and generating sustainable job opportunities for Ghanaians to connect African businesses and capitalize on the opportunity presented by the Africa Continental Free Trade Area, with a staggering 44 million Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) across Africa.

The continent possesses the resources to make significant economic strides,
and the Africa Continental Free Trade Area aims to eliminate trade barriers,
representing a significant opportunity for Africa to assert itself on the global
economic stage.

Therefore, the airline has introduced Afrik Allianz, a multi-model single air transportation alliance connecting Africa and beyond.

According to Goldstar Air’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr Eric Bannerman, the airline is currently negotiating with the head of Ghana Post for a partnership aimed at providing innovative and rewarding opportunities for advancement. This partnership will enable us to be more competitive and offer better services to our customers, resulting in a win-win situation.

Goldstar’s partnership with Ghana Post aims to emulate the strategy of the United States Postal Service, the second-largest employer in the United States with 525,469 career employees and 114,623 non-career employees as of 2023.

United States Postal Service revenue in the most recently reported quarter was
$19.8 billion. Together with Ghana Post, our aim is to create, build, and take
ownership of our endeavors, whether it involves developing new technology
in-house, launching comprehensive fulfillment centers, or constantly creating ideas, services, and products that enhance the lives of millions of customers.

This includes offering pickup and delivery services directly to about 360 Ghana Post outlets, with stop-by-stop tracking available 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

With this partnership, Goldstar Air will prioritize Ghana Post cargo to ensure a
seamless and frictionless experience, allowing us to focus on growing our
businesses and driving year-over-year growth.

Cargo revenues are forecasted to rise to $152 billion, representing one-third of the industry’s revenues. In other words, for every 6 passenger aircraft, there is approximately 1 cargo aircraft. As a percentage, 85% of planes are passenger aircraft, while 15% are freighters.

Our round-the-clock (24/7) service will support customers globally through
phone, email, and chat services, while we build a world-class system and innovative self-service solutions for use by millions of customers each day on
our apps and websites.

Goldstar Air will adapt to meet the changing needs of customers by investing in our fleet to support our capacity to deliver what our
customers want.

Tamale International Airport will serve as a pivotal hub for the airline’s cargo,
maintenance, and training facilities.

The Airline emphasised that plans are underway to operate international passenger and cargo flights to and from the Sahel region and Hajj flights.

Given the increasing popularity and demand for fresh fruits and vegetables year-round, Goldstar Air said it will prioritize the transportation of perishable goods by air from Tamale International Airport.

Appropriate packaging and handling are crucial to ensuring the perishable goods are delivered in good condition with shorter travel times and controlled
temperatures.

Goldstar Air will initially operate flights from Kumasi International Airport to
Rome, Madrid, Hamburg, London, Dusseldorf, and Milan. Flights from Accra Kotoka International Airport will include destinations such as Baltimore
Washington, Dubai, Lagos, Toronto, Monrovia, Conakry, Abidjan, Guangzhou,
Dakar, Banjul, Rhode Island, London, and Freetown.

 

Source: Myxyzonline.com

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Goldstar Air to further enhance Kwahu Easter festival on global stage

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Indigenous Ghanaian airline Goldstar Air will further enhance the Kwahu Easterfestival on the global stage by providing complete travel packages to and from Kwahu during their annual Easter festivals.

According to the Chief Executive Officer, Eric Bannerman, the airline collaborated
with the Ghana Tourism Authority and the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, andCulture to make the previous Kwahu Easter festival very successful.

The Kwahu Easter Paragliding has also become an International Aviation sports,
attracting thousands of tourists into the country for memorable experiences during the festival. It also plays a pivotal role in boosting domestic tourism, thereby creating jobs and revenue for the indigenes especially the youth.

Kumasi International Airport will serve as the gateway for our flights from European cities to Kwahu, with a driving distance of approximately 133 kilometers depending on the place one wants to visit, while the Accra Kotoka International Airport will also serve
as the gateway for flights from North American cities to Kwahu, with a driving
distance of approximately 166 kilometers also depending on the place one would want to visit.

Goldstar said its packages will be customized and affordable and include buses from Kumasi International Airport and Accra Kotoka International Airport to Kwahu and back to the airport for return flights.

Moreover, many package deals will include additional benefits, such as a 24/7 customer support or access to exclusive perks at hotels or tourist attractions.

The airline will collaborate with stakeholders to give travelers an all-in-one experience to book flights, travel insurance, access to thousands of hotel properties and cars to unlock even more flexibility and savings for your travel program.

Inflight promotions and special deals will be available for all festivals in Ghana, such as December in Ghana, Beyond the Return, Homowo, Akwasidae, Aboakyer, Fetu Afahye, Asafotufiam, Hogbetsotso, Chale Wote, Bakatue, Panafest, Kundum, Foo, Kpini Chugu, Kajoji, Ngmayem, Akwantukese, Odwira, Kwafie, and others.

Additionally, many packages will include extras like free breakfast, airport transfers, upgrading your accommodations, and the option to customize your trip by adding services which can help make trips of Goldstar’s clients even more affordable according to once preferences and budget.

These added features contribute to a worry-free vacation where all one needs to do is sit back, relax, and enjoy every moment of the trip.

“Travel partnerships are a powerful way to boost airline revenue, offer more value to customers, and often achieve greater impact when we work together,” Goldstar Airlines said in a statement.

By collaborating with other travel-related businesses, such as hotels, car rental companies, tour operators, and travel agencies, the airline said it will create attractive packages, cross-sell products, and leverage marketing opportunities.

The airline’s vision is to maximize the potential of travel partnerships; therefore, it will be important to choose the right partners who share our vision, values, and standards. Negotiations will be very clear and concise, with roles, responsibilities, and expectations defined.

“We will communicate the benefits and features of the partnership to customers in order to add value to their travel experience.”

Goldstar Air also assured that it will ensure that systems and processes are integrated with partners for efficient transactions, bookings, payments, and data exchange.

Goldstar Airlines will also monitor and evaluate the partnership’s performance and outcomes by using data
and feedback.

“With these best practices in mind, we can create successful travel
partnerships that benefit our businesses and customers, while simultaneously
creating over one hundred thousand direct job opportunities for Ghanaians, ” the Airline stated.

Goldstar Air will initially be flying from Kumasi International Airport to Rome,
Madrid, Hamburg, London, Dusseldorf, and Milan.

From the Accra Kotoka
International Airport, the Airline will fly to Baltimore, Washington, Dubai, Lagos, Toronto, Monrovia, Conakry, Abidjan, Guangzhou, Dakar, Banjul, Rhode Island, London, and Freetown.

 

Source: Myxyzonline.com