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Rabat- While several international air carriers have decided to stop flying to Ebola-hit countries in Western Africa, including Air France and British Airways, Royal Air Maroc decided to maintain its regular scheduled flights to the three worst hit countries with the Ebola pandemic (Sierra Leon, Guinea and Liberia) to show solidarity with them.
“This step is through solidarity and is not commercial, reflecting the kingdom’s constant commitment to Africa,” Royal Air Maroc spokesperson Hakim Challot was quoted as saying by AFP news agency.
RAM is keeping up its regular flights to countries where Ebola confirmed cases are on the rise despite being profitless and causing losses to the company.
“There is no profit currently in the flights, with departures from Casablanca, Morocco’s commercial center, no more than 10 percent full,” he added.
The deadly virus has killed more than 1,500 people across Africa. In addition, many countries in the region are confirming new cases of the virus for which there is currently no cure.
International carriers’ decision to stop flying to West African countries where the Ebola virus is widespread was faced with dismay giving the fact that it will increase the isolation of these countries which are in need for good and supplies.
