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- Airlines will always try to sit children with their parents (subject to check-in)
- Some airlines will allow travel for unaccompanied minors. Please email us to check.
- The fare is based on the child's age on the date of travel.
- More detailed information can be found here Traveling with children
- Most airlines will let infants travel with their parent(s) for free. However some airlines will charge up to 10% of the adult ticket price. Click on 'Price Breakdown' to find out more.
- If you are pregnant, but due before the flight departure date, please contact us once your baby is born and has a name. We can then add him/her to your ticket.
- Infants will not be given a seat. The airlines expect parents to travel with them on their lap.
- Airlines regard infants as being under 24 months old.
- The fare is based on the child's age on the date of travel.
- More detailed information can be found here Traveling with children
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About West African Airlines
West African Airlines was a scheduled passenger carrier that's hub was based in Cotonou, Benin. The airline also operated cargo flights.
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Destinations
West African Airlines operated both regional and international flights.
International Destinations
West African Airlines flew to destinations such as Accra, Paris, Dakar, Lagos, Conakry, Delhi, Bombay, Pointe-Noire and Lomé among others.
Baggage Information
Carry-on Baggage
It can be assumed that passengers flying with West African Airlines were entitled to 1 cabin bag per person, with measurements to fit under the seat in front.
Checked Baggage
Depending on the size of the aircraft, checked baggage may have been offered as either 15kg, 20kg or 23kg per person.
Check-In Information
Airport Check-in
Passengers flying with West African Airlines would have been able to check in for their flight at the airport prior to departure. Airport check-in generally opens 2-3 hours before the scheduled departure, therefore it would have been important that you arrived at the airport with plenty of time to avoid the queues.
Fleet
West African Airlines used to operate a fleet of 2 Boeing 727s.
Hub Airport
Cadjehoun Airport
Cadjehoun Airport (COO), is an airport located in Cotonou, Benin. It's the largest airport in the country and therefore is the most popular point of entry for people arriving in Benin. The Cadjehoun Airport is also known as the Cardinal Bernadin Gantin International Airport. The airport itself was named after a Beninese cardinal called Bernadin Gantin. The airport used to be the hub for two airlines, West African Airlines and Rwandair, however, following the demise of West African Airlines, it's now the sole hub for Rwandair.
