India, Oct. 24 -- The scarcity of direct flights within Africa stifles tourism and economic growth, as travelers often face costly and complex journeys.

The G20, under South Africa's presidency, prioritizes seamless air connectivity to unlock Africa's tourism potential.

By liberalizing air service agreements and integrating policies, the G20 aims to enhance accessibility, reduce travel costs, and promote sustainable aviation.

In Africa, less than one in five continental airline routes are direct. Air connections are decided by factors like trade levels, diplomatic relations, and whether there's enough demand to make a route financially worthwhile. Because there are so few direct connections in Africa, getting from one country to anothe...