About Air Tanzania

Air Tanzania is the flag carrier airline of Tanzania, established to serve as the national airline providing passenger and cargo services. It was founded following the dissolution of East African Airways, aiming to serve the air transport needs of Tanzania and beyond. Over the years, the airline has seen various phases of expansion and restructuring, influenced by both political and economic changes within the region. The commitment of the Tanzanian government to revive and strengthen its operations has been evident through various initiatives aimed at improving the airline’s service reach and efficiency. Throughout its history, Air Tanzania has focused on enhancing the connectivity of Tanzania to the rest of the world, promoting tourism, and fostering economic growth. The fleet of Air Tanzania is composed of modern aircraft equipped with the latest aviation technology to ensure safety, efficiency, and comfort for its passengers. The selection of aircraft is designed to suit the diverse routes operated by the airline, including both domestic and international destinations. The modern fleet supports the airline’s aim to provide reliable service and maintain a competitive edge in the regional aviation market. Regular maintenance and updates ensure that the fleet remains in compliance with international aviation standards, reflecting the airline’s commitment to safety and customer satisfaction. Air Tanzania offers a range of services to enhance passenger experience, focusing on customer service, accessibility, and convenience. The airline operates several flights that connect major cities within Tanzania as well as flights to select destinations in Africa and beyond. It emphasizes promoting Tanzania’s tourist attractions by offering travel packages and convenient flight schedules to key tourist destinations. Air Tanzania is also committed to community engagement and environmental sustainability practices, integrating them into its business operations to contribute positively to the communities it serves and the environment. Through continual service upgrades and community-focused initiatives, Air Tanzania strives to be a leading airline not just in passenger numbers but in customer satisfaction and social responsibility.

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Hilda Saldana
Hilda SaldanaNov 30, 2025
KLM

From Unprofessional to Unlawful – A Shocking Airline Experience My husband and I were flying from Cape Town to Berlin with a connecting flight in Amsterdam. We arrived at Amsterdam with plenty of time and sat at the gate indicated on the screens. The screen only showed a delay—there were no announcements over the speakers and no information from staff. Suddenly, we received a text message informing us of a gate change. We immediately went to the new gate and arrived just five minutes after the message, only to be told we could not board because we were “too late.” However, two passengers who arrived after us were allowed to board without issues. How is that acceptable? We were checked in, had boarding passes in hand, and were present at the airport the entire time. Based on what we witnessed, it appears our seats were given away to other passengers. To make matters worse, the three women at the gate behaved incredibly unprofessionally—they were dismissive, rude, and even laughed in our faces as we explained that our minor children were at home alone in Berlin, waiting for us to return. We asked for their names and they refused to provide them. We received no support. The complaints desk simply rebooked us for the next morning. As a result, we are now spending the night in the airport—exhausted, distressed, and extremely worried about our children at home. This experience was not only deeply unprofessional, but it raises serious concerns about fairness and compliance with passenger rights. How can it be legal for a company be allowed to operate this way? They sell you something and then do not deliver. And then there is no accountability, communication or owing up to a mistake. Deceitful company. I would be ashamed to work there.

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