CEO sets priority passengers

Air Algeria CEO Yassin Benslimane ordered the company’s services to give priority to certain categories of passengers in the case of waiting list.

Thus priority is given to passengers “Illness, cancer, dialysis. Disabilities and Suffering »

The reference is for domestic flights. Many sick travelers travel from the south of the country to pursue their treatment against cancer in hospitals in the north.

“People are coming from the south of the country. Spending the night in Algiers is difficult, especially after a chemotherapy session”Amine Andaloussi explains.

The Air Algerie spokesperson added that the DG’s suggestion to give boarding priority to this category of passengers is part of public service.

Allocation of seats in the waiting list often leads to misunderstandings, especially during peak periods.

In traditional waiting list systems, there is usually a first-come, first-served rule. Airline takes chronological consideration while granting boarding to passengers when there is a waiting list.

Air Algérie’s general manager innovated by prioritizing sick passengers, especially those with cancer who travel from far away for a dialysis or chemotherapy session.

“Usually, these are night flights. Priority is absolute. This is the minimum Air Algeria can do as a national airline to provide a public service”Amin finished Andalousi.