Agalga reveals regional airports are bleeding and survive on Accra International Airport subsidies
James Agalga, Chairman of the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL), revealed on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, on the Joy FM Super Morning Show that the Accra International Airport (KIA) remains the sole lifeline keeping the country's regional airports operational. Mr. Agalga admitted that "apart from [KIA], all the other airports in this country are not profitable. So they are heavily subsidised by Accra." He provided a justification for the new airport charges, which now see domestic travellers paying an additional 100 Ghanaian cedis (approx. $9) per one-way ticket, while international return passengers face a $100 surcharge.
Mr. Agalga linked the survival of regional airports directly to Ghana's national security, pointing to the "emerging threats" along the nation's northern borders. He explained that these facilities serve a dual purpose, acting as strategic launchpads for the state's security apparatus. The GACL maintains that the new price regime, which includes a $30 hike for regional trips and $50 for one-way international flights, is the only way to bridge the funding gap.
As the 100-cedi domestic levy takes effect, the GACL is banking on the understanding that every ticket purchased is a contribution to the "security and connectivity" of the Republic.
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James Agalga, Chairman of GACL, highlights the financial strain on Ghana's regional airports. He suggests that their survival hinges on Accra International Airport subsidies - but why is this the only solution?
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