DAR ES SALAAM, Dec. 6 -- MINISTER for Transport, Prof Makame Mbarawa, has instructed the management of Air Tanzania Company Limited (ATCL) to implement measures that focus on reducing operational costs and improving efficiency, with the goal of delivering competitive, safe, reliable and internationally benchmarked services.

Speaking during the opening of the third ATCL Workers Council Meeting in Dar es Salaam yesterday, Prof Mbarawa acknowledged the progress made in expanding routes, improving service quality and strengthening operations locally and abroad. However, he asserted that several areas still require urgent improvement.

He said that ATCL continues to face significant operational cost burdens, particularly from aviation fuel, m...