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West African connectivity into Europe has gained a notable new structure. Air France and Air Côte d'Ivoire have signed a reciprocal codeshare agreement covering the Paris-Charles de Gaulle to Abidjan Félix Houphouët-Boigny route, with the arrangement taking effect on 25 October 2026. The announcement was made at the gathering of… read more
The aircraft that many aviation analysts had written off as a costly relic has staged one of the most unexpected comebacks in modern commercial aviation. Etihad Airways has returned its entire surviving Airbus A380 fleet to active service, closing a chapter that began when the carrier parked its superjumbos during the global hea… read more
Kenya is widening the range of reasons a visitor might choose the country, moving steadily beyond the safari and beach formula that has defined East African tourism for generations. The Kenya Tourism Board has unveiled 14 fresh entries to its Magical Kenya Signature Experiences collection, lifting the curated portfolio to 75 app… read more
A fifty-year working relationship between a British flag carrier and Nigeria's organised travel trade has taken a fresh turn towards skills development. British Airways has pledged professional support for the proposed NANTA Training Institute, an initiative aimed at raising the standard of travel agency practice across the coun… read more
A significant piece of airline distribution news has landed for the continent's selling community. Ethiopian Airlines has made its NDC content available through AirGateway, the Berlin-based aggregator, meaning agencies, travel management companies and consolidators can now access the carrier's direct offers through BookingPad, t… read more
Mozambique's government has made it clear that patience with slow progress at its national carrier has run out. The Minister of Transport and Logistics, João Matlombe, has instructed those leading the overhaul of Air Mozambique, the airline long known across the region as LAM (Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique), to co… read more
Zanzibar has placed a digital bet on the idea that local people, not just international operators, should capture the value their islands generate. The archipelago has launched JamboGo. Africa, a platform built to connect visitors with the full spread of tourism services while opening a direct commercial channel for small busine… read more
A Nigerian carrier has opened a funding route that no domestic airline on the continent's most populous market has used before. United Nigeria Airlines is preparing to raise ₦20 billion through a debut commercial paper issuance, making it the first local operator in Nigeria to tap the short-term debt market. The initial tranche … read more
One of the biggest obstacles to selling regional travel in West Africa has always been the price of a short flight. A journey of ninety minutes between two neighbouring capitals can cost more than a flight to Europe, and much of that burden comes not from the airline but from the layers of charges, taxes and fees attached to every ticket. Nigeri… read more
A fresh approach to selling South Africa to South Africans is about to reach millions of living rooms. Just Travel SA, a nine-part domestic tourism series, premieres on SABC1 on Monday, 26 October 2026 at 18:00, and it is built around a question that every consultant hears across the counter: what can I actually afford?
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Air France and Air Côte d'Ivoire Open Reciprocal Codeshare on Paris-Abidjan From 25 October
Etihad Revives All Nine A380 Superjumbos as Premium Demand Reshapes Long-Haul Capacity
Kenya Adds 14 Curated Experiences to Signature Collection, Pushing Total to 75 Products
British Airways Backs NANTA Training Institute as Lagos Country Office Opens Doors
Ethiopian NDC Content Goes Live on AirGateway, Opening Direct Fares to African Sellers
Maputo Sets Hard Deadlines for Air Mozambique Turnaround as Fares and Routes Face Review
Zanzibar Launches JamboGo Africa Platform Linking Visitors to Hotels, Transport and Local Artisans
United Nigeria Breaks New Ground With ₦20bn Debt Issue to Fund Six Extra Aircraft
Nigeria Moves to Cut West African Airfares With New Aviation Cost Oversight Body
New SABC1 Series Puts Nine Provinces Within Reach From Just R1 050 a Day
