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African airlines in joint fuel deal

The African Airlines Association and its member airlines have signed a joint fuel purchasing contract to profit from economies of scale.

The initiative signed in Nairobi is expected to help about nine airlines cut the erratic fuel prices that make up to 40 per cent operational cost of the airlines.

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