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AIR TRAVEL: The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has assessed the Government of Gambia's civil aviation authority as Category 2 - not in compliance with international aviation safety standards for the oversight of Gambian air carrier operations. There is no service to the U.S. by Gambian-registered carriers, but air carriers from countries meeting international safety standards are allowed to conduct direct flights from The Gambia to the U.S.

For further information, travelers may contact the Department of Transportation within the U.S. at tel. 1-800-322-7873, or visit the FAA's Internet web site at http://www.faa.gov/avr/iasa/index.cfm.

The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) separately assesses some foreign air carriers for suitability as official providers of air services. In addition, DOD does not permit its personnel to use air carriers from Category 2 countries for official business except for flights originating from or terminating in the U.S. Local exceptions may apply. For information regarding the DOD policy on specific carriers, travelers may contact DOD at (618) 229-4801.

Currently, the only air carrier offering direct flights from The Gambia to the U.S. is Ghana Airways. Service provided by a number of western African regional air carriers, including Ghana Airways, is reported to be unreliable. The airlines are known to alter scheduled stops, cancel or postpone flights on short notice, and regularly overbook flights. Newer regional airlines occasionally book seats on flights before they have the aircraft to fly them. Travelers may experience unexpected delays even after checking in, and should be prepared to handle alternate ticketing and/or increased food and lodging expenses. Contact the U.S. Embassy in The Gambia for more information before booking on an unknown airline.