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Travel sellers in Africa should note that complex immigration requirements are now a leading barrier to international travel, with 43% of air travellers discouraged from visiting a destination because of entry rules. This is a sharp increase from 33% in 2025, according to the International Air T… read more
Travel sellers in southern Africa will soon have a new low-cost option for clients flying between Johannesburg and Lusaka. FlySafair has announced it will launch five weekly flights on this busy corridor from 1 February 2027, using Boeing 737-800 aircraft. The new service will operate between … read more
Airlines worldwide spent \$24.5 billion processing \$1.05 trillion in ticket sales in 2025, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). This means payment costs are rising faster than travel sales, putting extra pressure on airline margins and potentially affecting fares and payment options … read more
British Airways is set to enhance its service between London and Cape Town, a move that will be welcomed by Africa’s travel sector as demand for international connectivity continues to rise. From 28 March 2027, the airline will increase its flights between London Heathrow Airport and Cape Town International Airport from seven to te… read more
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s aviation landscape is witnessing a notable shift as Air Congo secures a Boeing 787 Dreamliner on lease from MIAT Mongolian Airlines. This move comes at a pivotal moment for the young Congolese carrier, which is actively expanding its long-haul network to key Eu… read more
The Angolan national carrier, TAAG-Linhas Aereas de Angola, is preparing to reestablish direct air service between Luanda and Praia, Cape Verde, marking a significant return after a decade-long absence from this corridor. This development was officially confirmed by Angola’s transport minister, who also acknowle… read more
The competitive landscape of Nigeria’s aviation services sector has shifted with the announcement that Skyway Aviation Handling Company Plc (SAHCO) has secured the ground handling contract for Air Algérie at both Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos and Nnamdi Azikiwe Internat… read more
The recent delivery of a 34-year-old Boeing 737-500 to Mozambique’s Kaya Airlines has reignited industry discussion about the possible resurgence of this long-dormant carrier. For over a decade, Kaya Airlines has been largely absent from the regional skies, but this latest fleet addition hints at ambitions to re-enter the compet… read more
The deployment of the Emirates Airbus A350 on the Dubai-Mauritius route, effective from 1 November, marks a significant milestone for African and Indian Ocean aviation. This strategic upgrade replaces the long-serving Boeing 777 on flights EK709 and EK710, ushering in a new era of enhanced passenger comfort, operational efficien… read more
The anticipated return of Ghana Airways in 2027 marks a pivotal moment for West Africa’s aviation landscape, promising to reshape regional connectivity and open new opportunities for the continent’s travel sector. This announcement, made by Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, signals the end of a 23-ye… read more
IATA survey: complex visa rules deter 43% of travellers as biometrics and AI gain ground
FlySafair adds Johannesburg–Lusaka flights, intensifying competition on key regional route
British Airways to Boost London–Cape Town Flights, Offering More Flexibility for African Travellers
Air Congo Bolsters Paris and Brussels Ambitions with MIAT Dreamliner Lease as Ethiopian Jet Returns
TAAG Angola Airlines Restores Luanda–Praia Route, Reconnecting Lusophone Africa After Ten Years
SAHCO Wins Air Algérie Ground Handling Deal in Lagos and Abuja as Airline Expands Nigerian Network
Kaya Airlines’ Boeing 737-500 Acquisition Sparks Speculation on Mozambique’s Aviation Revival
Emirates Introduces Airbus A350 on Dubai-Mauritius Route, Elevating Indian Ocean Travel from Novembe
Ghana Airways Set for 2027 Relaunch: A New Era for West African Aviation and Trade
