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Zawya
13-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Tunisia: Reconstruction of public transport under focus as President of Republic meets Transport Minister
Tunis: President Kais Saied met on Monday Minister of Transport, Rachid Amri, at the Carthage Palace. During the meeting, the Head of State discussed the reconstruction of the public transport sector, particularly the imminent arrival of new buses to alleviate citizens' commuting hardships while awaiting the full restoration of this system, which has been nearly dismantled nationwide, according to a statement from the Presidency. Rhe Head of State ordered remove all obstacles to ensure these buses arrive in Tunisia as soon as possible. The meeting also addressed the ongoing issues at Tunisair, including recent disruptions to flight schedules. President Kais Saied emphasised the need for structural reforms to restore the prestige of this historic national carrier, asserting that its privatisation is non-negotiable, despite some openly advocating for it. He similarly ruled out relocating Tunis-Carthage International Airport, as it had been canvassed some time ago. The Head of State concluded by affirming that Tunisia's public companies and establishments are not for sale, declaring that Tunisair will remain a source of national pride, excelling in air and ground services. He stressed that Tunisia is waging a war of national liberation, where the country's supreme interest must override all other considerations. © Tap 2022 Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
African Manager
10-05-2025
- Business
- African Manager
Tunisia: Tunisair sees 6% increase in passengers between October 2024 and March 2025
The number of passengers carried by the national airline 'Tunisair' (all activities combined) will increase by 6% in the period October 2024 to March 2025 compared with the period October 2023 to March 2024, reaching 1,185,890 passengers. The load factor also rose sharply to 75.1% compared with 69.8% for the period October 2023 to March 2024, an improvement of 5.4 points, the airline said in a press release on Friday. In terms of performance by geographical area, a 'remarkable' growth of +14% was recorded by passengers from Europe, who numbered 825,243 passengers. This growth was mainly driven by the French market, which accounted for 46% of total traffic. Sub-Saharan Africa recorded an increase of 1% with 71,736 passengers. Canada recorded a moderate 1% increase in passenger numbers. In terms of performance in the 4ᵉ quarter of 2024, passenger traffic recorded an increase of 16% compared to the same period in 2023, exceeding the annual growth of 6%. The load factor also increased by 5.5 points compared to the same period last year. The same applies to passenger revenue, which went up by 12% compared with the 4th quarter of 2024. The same trend continues for April 2025. The indicators are up. With 224,115 passengers carried, Tunisair recorded a 4% increase compared with April 2024. The load factor reached 80%, an increase of 7 points compared with April 2024. Passenger revenue increased by 2% compared to April 2024. Tunisair reported a 19% reduction in fuel costs for the 2025 quarter compared with the 2024 quarter. In addition, its debt fell by 18% following the repayment of outstanding loans, while its cash position improved by 11%.
Zawya
07-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Tunisia: Cabinet meeting approves travel discounts and transport service improvements for 2025
Tunis: A small Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Sara Zafarani Zenzri approved Tuesday at the Kasbah a series of measures to improve the quality of air, sea and land transport services and administrative, digital and bureaucratic services, including exceptional discounts on air and sea tickets for the summer of 2025 for low-income families. According to a statement from the Prime Ministry, the Cabinet has decided to guarantee exceptional discounts on Tunisian Shipping Company tickets for this summer for 4,000 people and 1,300 cars in each direction (Tunisia-Europe and Europe-Tunisia). It also confirmed the allocation of 10,000 tickets by Tunisair at an exceptional differential fare of 60% of the approved fare. It also approved the introduction by the Tunisian shipping company of low fares starting at 1,372 euros on the Marseilles route and 1,199 euros on the Genoa route, with several seats allocated on several journeys (fares for families of 3 people, including a child and an ordinary car). According to the same source, the Tunisian community will benefit from several types of differential tariffs on tickets of the Tunisian Shipping Company during the high season, taking into account the number of family members, payment in instalments at the time of booking and the date of travel. The meeting also decided to complete the development of the online platform for consular services (37 consular services) by 2025 through the installation of the e-Consulat information system and its extension to 21 missions abroad and the installation of an online appointment booking system, noting that any Tunisian citizen residing abroad can obtain a passport from any consulate, regardless of the country of residence. The meeting stressed the need to ensure the continuity of services during the summer season of 2025 on all days of the week, including Saturdays, Sundays and national and religious holidays, at the tax office located next to the headquarters of the General Directorate of Borders and Aliens Police, so that passports can be issued to the Tunisian community living abroad on all days of the week and at all times. He also decided to increase the number of buses operated by the TunisTransport Company from Tunis Carthage International Airport. The Prime Minister stressed the need to strengthen coordination between the various ministries and structures concerned and to follow up on a daily basis in order to ensure the quality of transport services of all kinds, the quality of administrative, digital and debt services for all Tunisians, and the completion of all digitisation projects and the simplification of procedures for the benefit of individuals and investors. Zenzri underscored the importance of working on the interconnection between the Ministry of Finance and the Central Bank of Tunisia to enable the electronic payment of fines and tax stamps for various administrative services, in addition to urging the banking sector to create new savings tools and mechanisms and diversified financial products for the benefit of Tunisians living abroad. © Tap 2022 Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Business Standard
22-04-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
RateGain Travel rallies after renewing partnership with Tunisair
RateGain Travel Technologies jumped 4.31% to Rs 476.05 after the company announced the renewal of its partnership with Tunisair, Tunisia's flagship carrier, for an additional three years. This extension builds on a successful two-year collaboration with AirGain, RateGain's advanced pricing intelligence platform, which has helped Tunisair enhance its revenue management strategy, optimize fares, and maintain a competitive edge in dynamic markets. Tunisair, a key player in Tunisia's aviation sector, operates an extensive network across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, ensuring seamless connectivity for millions of travelers. As a trusted partner of AirGain since 2022, Tunisair has leveraged the platforms AI-driven analytics to monitor real-time competitor pricing, identify revenue opportunities, and adapt to evolving market trends. The renewal of this partnership reflects Tunisairs confidence in AirGain's proven capabilities and reinforces the airlines commitment to sustained growth through data-driven decision-making. The company stated that, building on its success, AirGain will soon introduce the industry's first AI-powered Route Performance Digest to Tunisair. This tool will provide daily route performance insights to enhance fare optimization. It will enable Tunisair to quickly detect anomalies, refine pricing strategies, and make data-driven decisions with greater confidence. As AirGain continues to innovate, this automated solution is poised to be a game-changer for airlines aiming to stay ahead in an ever-evolving market. Amina BEN AMMAR (head of revenue management, pricing, distribution, and e-commerce) at Tunisair said, With AirGain, we have been able to enhance our pricing strategy with accurate and timely insights. The past two years have demonstrated the value of this partnership, and we are pleased to extend it for another three years to continue optimizing our market position and offer travelers the best possible fares. Vinay Varma, senior vice president and general manager at AirGain, stated, Extending our collaboration with Tunisair builds on the strong foundation we've developed over the past two years. We've worked closely with their team to refine pricing strategies, respond to market dynamics, and drive profitability. This renewal reinforces the trust Tunisair has in our solutions and our shared commitment to innovation. We look forward to continuing to support their growth journey. RateGain Travel Technologies is a global provider of SaaS solutions for travel and hospitality. It is one of the world's largest processors of electronic transactions, price points, and travel intent data, helping revenue management, distribution, and marketing teams across hotels, airlines, meta-search companies, package providers, car rentals, travel management companies, cruises, and ferries drive better outcomes for their businesses. The companys consolidated net profit surged 39.9% to Rs 56.54 crore on 10.6% jump in revenue from operations to Rs 278.71 crore in Q3 FY25 over Q3 FY24.
Business Upturn
22-04-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
RateGain and Tunisair extend partnership for three more years to strengthen revenue management
By Aman Shukla Published on April 22, 2025, 10:34 IST RateGain Travel Technologies Limited, a provider of AI-powered SaaS solutions for the travel and hospitality industry, has announced a three-year extension of its partnership with Tunisair, the national carrier of Tunisia. Since 2022, Tunisair has utilized RateGain's pricing intelligence platform, AirGain, to support its revenue management efforts. Over the past two years, the airline has applied AirGain's real-time market data and AI-driven analytics to monitor competitor pricing, optimize fares, and respond to market changes across its network, which spans Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. The extended partnership will continue to focus on data-driven pricing decisions. As part of the new agreement, RateGain will introduce its upcoming AI-powered feature, the Route Performance Digest, to Tunisair. This solution will deliver daily route-level performance insights, helping the airline identify anomalies, refine pricing strategies, and improve fare competitiveness. This renewal highlights Tunisair's ongoing focus on technology-driven revenue optimization in a dynamic travel market. Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at
