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West Africa's aviation map may be redrawn sooner than many in the trade expect. At a high-level regional workshop in Saly, Senegal, Liberia has publicly thrown its weight behind the liberalisation of air transport services across the continent, joining regulators and industry leaders working to turn the long-discussed Si… read more
A persistent belief among Nigerian travellers has been challenged directly by the country's aviation regulator. The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has rejected the notion that delayed or short-landed baggage happens to Nigerian passengers because of their nationality, describing the problem instead as a worldwide operational r… read more
Agents with clients heading into the Kalahari over the coming days should pass on a practical operational note. South African National Parks will temporarily close the retail shops at Mata Mata, Nossob and Twee Rivieren during late October 2026 to carry out annual stocktaking. The closures are staggered, affecting only one camp … read more
Agencies selling Southern African safari itineraries have a new cost line to factor into quotations. South African National Parks will apply increased daily conservation fees across most of its reserves from 1 November 2026, with the revised schedule running through to 31 October 2027. The adjustment touches flagship destination… read more
There is a quiet argument gathering strength among hospitality operators across the continent, and it runs counter to much of what attracts investment headlines. The most dependable hotel demand in Africa, the argument goes, sits not in glamorous resort developments but in well-run, full-service mid-market properties of 80 to 150 rooms i… read more
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
Liberia pushes open skies as West Africa moves closer to borderless flying
NCAA Clarifies Baggage Rules: 21-Day Tracing Window and \$170 Claim Explained for Passengers
Kgalagadi Camp Shops Shut for Stocktake in October: Mata Mata, Nossob and Twee Rivieren Affected
SANParks Lifts Overseas Entry Fees Up to 15% From 1 November, SADC Travellers Pay Middle Rate
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
