By Amin Kef (Ranger)
The Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority (SLCAA) has announced the closure of Urban Travel and Tours, an air ticketing agency operating without a valid license. The enforcement action took place on Wednesday, 12th November 2025, at the agency’s office located at 1 Back Street, Freetown.
According to the SLCAA, the operation was conducted in line with the Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Act 2023, Section 15, which mandates the Authority to implement and enforce aviation regulations and to certify and regulate all air travel agencies operating within the country.
In its official statement, the SLCAA emphasized that Urban Travel and Tours was not duly licensed to offer air ticketing services, thereby violating national aviation regulations and international obligations under the Chicago Convention.
“The Authority shall be responsible for civil aviation in Sierra Leone and the implementation and enforcement of this Act and regulations made under it,” the statement read. It further highlighted that the SLCAA reserves the right to “certify and regulate air travel agencies.”
The Authority has strongly cautioned the public to refrain from conducting any business or official transaction with Urban Travel and Tours in relation to air ticketing services.
Reiterating its commitment to maintaining safety and integrity in the country’s aviation sector, the SLCAA assured the public that it will continue to ensure all aviation-related services operate in full compliance with established laws and standards.
