What Is a Bilateral Air Service Agreement BASA — And How Does It Relate to SAATM

Why is it sometimes easier to fly from Africa to Europe than between two African countries? In this video, we explain the role of Bilateral Air Service Agreements (BASAs), how they shape African air travel, and why many routes across the continent remain expensive, limited, or poorly connected. We also explore SAATM the Single African Air Transport Market and how it aims to transform African aviation through open skies, improved connectivity, increased competition, and stronger regional integration. Topics covered: ✔️ What BASAs are ✔️ Why countries use BASAs ✔️ How BASAs affect African connectivity ✔️ Why African passengers often transit through Europe ✔️ What SAATM is ✔️ The difference between BASAs and SAATM ✔️ Challenges slowing SAATM implementation ✔️ The future of African aviation 📌 Don’t forget to Like, Subscribe, and Comment: Should African skies become fully open? #Aviation #AfricaAviation #SAATM #BASA #AirTransport #AfricanAirlines #OpenSkies #AfCFTA #AviationIndustry #AirTravel