Business at Mogadishu 's airport is ` ` booming '' , with up to 35 flights scheduled each day . Last year , Turkish Airlines was the the first major carrier to fly to Mogadishu 25 times . Airlines are heartened by the tight airport security . Currently 17,000 troops guard the airport . Pilots and crew are paid more for flying in what is still perceived as a hostile destination .
Business at Mogadishu 's airport is `` booming '' , with up to 35 flights scheduled each day . Last year , Turkish Airlines was the the first major carrier to fly to Mogadishu 25 years . Airlines are heartened by the tight airport security . Currently 17,000 troops protect the airport . Pilots and crew are paid more for operating in what is still classified as a hostile destination .