About Air Burkina (2J) Flights

Air Burkina stepped into the aviation industry in the year 1967 under the name of Air Volta. The airline was born as a result of the public private joint venture mutually decided and signed between the state and the Company for the Development of Air Transport. That marked the beginning of the phenomenal journey Air Burkina has thus far completed and continues to do so. The airline took to expansion in the year 1983, adding new destinations to its route map. Later in the year 2001, the airline was privatized broadening its operations. The airline is the national air carrier of Burkina Faso. The airline is headquartered in Ouagadougou and has its primary hub at Ouagadougou Airport. The airline runs a frequent flyer program by the name Celestars. Members to the program are eligible to earn points whenever they travel booking Air Burkina flights. Once the members have accumulated a stipulated number of points, they can redeem it in exchange for airport access, priority check-ins, increased baggage allowance, seat upgrades and more. So, the next time you fly to West Africa, consider booking flight tickets with Air Burkina.

Connectivity and Fleet Size

Air Burkina takes wings to about 8 destinations around the West African cities. You can book flight tickets to explore Abidjan, Accra, Bamako, Bobo-Dioulasso, Cotonou, Dakar, Lomé and Niamey. These cities in Africa are some of the best destinations you can explore to know this beautiful country on a much better level.

Air Burkina only has two aircraft making up its fleet. The airline has carefully chosen to include Embraer 170 as these aircraft qualify in all the essential criterions needed to meet international flying standards. With about 12 Business Class seats and 56 Economy Class seats, Embraer 170 is best suited for flying across the regional routes. It also ensures that the comfort of the passengers is not compromised.

Services and Amenities

The airline makes sure that passengers have a delightful dining experience onboard. Those traveling in Business Class are provided with welcome drinks. Later, they can relish French cuisine which are cooked to perfection with a slight African twist. The champagnes and wines are handpicked by the airline to ensure passengers only sip on the finest. On the other hand, Economy Class passengers can devour a range of top-quality meals. For drinks, they are served with red wine, sparkling wine, soft drinks and more. With regards to special dietary preferences, passengers can inform the airline about 72 hours before the scheduled departure of the flight.

Passengers can shop with the airline’s “La Boutique Duty Free.” A wide range of cosmetics, perfumes, jewelry, and electronics can be bought by browsing through the catalogue onboard. However, passengers can also pre order the product and get it delivered to them onboard.

Baggage Policy

Carry-on Baggage

Passengers traveling with Air Burkina are entitled to bring a carry-on bag. The weight of the carry-on bag cannot be more than 22 lbs.

Checked Baggage

Passengers flying Business Class are permitted to get a checked bag with a weight limit of 110 lbs. On the other hand, those flying Economy Class are entitled to get a checked bag, the weight of which should not exceed 66 lbs.

Once your Air Burkina booking is confirmed make sure to check for the updated baggage policy before heading to the airport as it is subject to change at the sole discretion of the airline without any prior notice.