The daily updated travel news keeps travel experts fully informed and aware of all travel trends in the sub Saharan Africa Region which enables them to better service their customers. Travelnews.africa has refined navigation, allowing travel experts to search per travel sector i.e. flights, leisure etc. this navigation is located at the top of the portal; and/or search per country, this navigation is at the bottom of the portal, just double click on the country to get that country’s travel news. Travel experts can also search the news portal by using specific words or phrases and entering these into the search bar and click search. Please remember to register on this website, so we can send you your dose of travel news, either daily, bi-daily or weekly, customized as per your requirements.
Jambojet’s Fleet Boost Fuels East African Expansion
Jambojet, the low-cost subsidiary of Kenya Airways, is soaring to new heights with the addition of a Dash 8-Q400 turboprop to its fleet. This acquisition marks a resumption of deliveries after a two-year pause and brings Jambojet’s Q400 fleet to nine aircraft, with two more slated to arrive b… read more
Soaring Taxes Stifle Africa's Travel Potential
West and Central Africa remain the continent's most expensive regions for air travel, according to the African Airlines Association's (AFRAA) 2024 report. Average intercontinental taxes reach a staggering \$109.49 and \$106.62 per passenger, respectively. Leading the pack in excessive taxation are … read more
Ethiopian Airlines Bridges Africa and Portugal with New Porto Route
Ethiopian Airlines has launched a new four-times-weekly service to Porto, Portugal, opening exciting new opportunities for African travel agents. The inaugural flight celebrations, held at the Ethiopian Skylight Hotel, were attended by dignitaries including the Portuguese ambassador to Ethiopia, Luisa … read more
Kenya Airways Launches Direct Nairobi-Gatwick Flights, Strengthening East Africa's Aviation Hub
Kenya Airways’ inauguration of direct flights between Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) and London Gatwick marks a significant stride in connecting Kenya with the United Kingdom, presenting exciting new opportunities for African travel agents. This new route expands travel options… read more
ECAir Soars Again: Reconnecting Central Africa and Expanding Regional Links
ECAir's successful relaunch of regional flights marks a significant milestone in Central Africa's aviation landscape, offering exciting new opportunities for travel agents.
Equatorial Congo Airlines (ECAir) has triumphantly returned to regional skies, re-establishing vital… read more
Etosha in August: Prime Time for Wildlife & High Occupancy
Etosha National Park shines in August, offering unparalleled wildlife viewing opportunities during Namibia's peak dry season. Savvy travel agents can capitalize on this prime time to curate unforgettable safari experiences for their clients, maximizing both client satisfaction and revenue potential.
… read more
Auric Air Soars High: Tanzania's Top Safari Airline Expands
Auric Air Services has been named Tanzania’s Leading Domestic Safari Carrier for 2025 at the World Travel Awards Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony. This prestigious award recognizes Auric Air's exceptional service, operational reliability, and vital role in connecting travelers to Tanzania's renowned… read more
Proflight Zambia Boosts Capacity on Key Southern Africa Routes for Peak Season
Travel agents across Africa, get ready! Proflight Zambia, a leading airline in Southern Africa, is significantly expanding its flight schedule to key destinations, creating exciting new opportunities for travel professionals.
Responding to surging … read more
Edelweiss Opens Zurich-Windhoek Route, Boosting Namibia’s European Links
African travel agents, exciting news from Southern Africa! Edelweiss Air, the Swiss leisure airline within the Lufthansa Group, is launching a new direct route between Zurich (ZRH) and Windhoek (WDH), starting 1 June 2026. This seasonal service, operating twice weekly on… read more
Emirates Expands Global Reach, Upgrades Passenger Experience with Premium Focus
For travel professionals across Africa, exciting news from Emirates! The airline is expanding its global network and enhancing its passenger experience, creating new opportunities for African travel agents to connect their clients with key destinations worldwide.
In … read more
travelnews.africa is the first of its kind portal exclusively servicing travel agents in the Sub Saharan Africa Region with travel news from various sectors of travel i.e. airlines, hotels etc.
Our travel news does not only focuse on transportation like airlines and rail, but also on hotels, IT, cruises, and other areas of interest for travel agents. Our travel news is not only for the benefit of the traveler but also serves to update and inform travel staff in the Sub Saharan Africa Region on the latest travel news and developments.
travelnews.africa is unique in the way it assists travel readers in sub Saharan Africa to be up-to-date in sub Saharan Africa with the latest news on a daily basis, and provides concise & relevant information without the waffle making it convenient for you to keep you and your colleagues up-to-date, to better inform customers and offer precise recommendations.
Our travel news portal has refined navigation so you can search per country in sub Saharan Africa, scroll to the bottom of the website to find a list of the countries, double click on a country to get that country’s news. and you could search per sector in travel i.e. flights, leisure, rail, IT etc. (at the top of the website). Or you could search the news portal by using specific words or phrases and entering these into the search bar and clicking search.