Mozambique's national airline, Linjas Airreas de Mosanbique (LAM), has stopped the Maptrisbon route, citing cumulative losses of more than $21 million since its November 2023 reboot. ), which has been overseeing Lamb's management since April 2023. The Maputo Harare and Maputo-Lusaka routes have also been cancelled due to economic unsustainability. Passengers with existing reservations will be available to partner airlines.
This development occurs as LAM undergoes significant operational restructuring following years of financial difficulties and fleet challenges. The Mozambican government recently approved 91% of its LAM interests being sold to state-owned companies, with an estimated $130 million allocated for the purchase of eight aircraft and the revitalization of the broader company. The airline is facing corruption investigations and leadership changes, and Marcelino Guild Alberto was recently appointed third chair within a year.
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Source: Club of Mozambique
