BONG COUNTY, LIBERIA – Concerns over the safety of ASKY Airlines continue to grow, prompting Bong County Senator Prince K. Moye to commit to bringing the issue before the Liberian Senate for urgent attention and review.
Speaking during a media interaction on Sunday in Gbarnga, Senator Moye revealed his own unease about traveling with the airline, citing a scheduled flight with ASKY to Lomé before connecting to Ethiopian Airlines.
“I’m genuinely concerned. I’ll be flying with ASKY soon, and given what I’ve heard, this matter deserves serious discussion at the legislative level,” Moye stated.
His remarks follow a surge of public criticism from Liberians both at home and abroad regarding ASKY’s performance. The airline, widely used for regional travel in West and Central Africa, has come under fire for frequent delays, rerouting issues, and alleged mechanical problems.
Media Figures Sound the Alarm
Veteran journalist Julius Jeh voiced his disappointment with the airline in a Facebook post on Sunday, June 29, describing the current situation as unacceptable.
“In this age of modern air travel, it is unacceptable that passengers in Monrovia still face uncertainty over their safety. ASKY must improve. The delays, route changes, and technical issues are too frequent,” he wrote.
Similarly, Liberian commentator Lawrence Fahnbulleh called for greater government oversight.
“The Liberia Civil Aviation Authority must step in. It’s dangerous to leave so many lives dependent on an airline that appears to be poorly regulated. ASKY is becoming a national safety concern,” he stated.
Demand for Oversight and Safety Audits
Responding to these growing complaints, Senator Moye reiterated his intent to raise the matter with his legislative colleagues, stressing the need to examine ASKY’s adherence to both local and international aviation regulations.
“We need to investigate how ASKY is conducting operations within our airspace. If public safety is being compromised, we have to intervene,” he added.
Frequent users of the airline, particularly those flying between Monrovia and the company’s Lomé hub, are now calling for a thorough, independent safety assessment. Some are also advocating for increased airline options to reduce Liberia’s dependence on a limited number of carriers.
Concerns Grow Over Air Safety in Liberia
Though no fatal incidents involving ASKY have been reported to date, widespread personal accounts of flight irregularities and service failures have ignited public debate about air travel safety in Liberia.
Critics argue that Liberia must strengthen oversight of international airlines operating within its borders to ensure that safety standards are consistently met and enforced.
Despite the mounting pressure, ASKY Airlines’ management has yet to issue an official response to the complaints raised by passengers and public officials.
With Senator Moye preparing to travel to the United Bong County Association in the Americas (UBCAA) Convention in the United States, the issue is expected to stay in the national spotlight over the coming weeks.
