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Emirates increases to 11 flights per week to Lagos
Emirates has been serving Nigeria since 2004. On its Lagos route, it is now returning to its pre-pandemic flight frequencies.
In response to growing passenger demand for air travel, Emirates has strengthened its position in Nigeria. Since 27 June, the Emirates carrier has reopened its second flight to Lagos. This second ro… read more
Congo: ECAir completes its restructuring with "a few months" to go
ECAir has been out of the air since October 2016. Supported by the Congolese state, the general management led by Fatima Beyina-Moussa is actively working to get the national flag back in the air.
Asky Airlines to establish an aviation academy in Lomé in partnership with Ethiopian Airlines
In Africa, the development of the aviation industry is hampered, in part, by the lack of professionals in quantity and quality. It is to meet this challenge that Asky Airlines, in partnership with Ethiopian Airlines, aims to make Lomé an African hub for aviation training.
Asky Airlines, the pan-African carrier has initiated dis… read more
Fastjet launches Botswana Ffight
Fastjet Zimbabwe yesterday flew its inaugural flight from Victoria Falls to Maun in Botswana, the centre for the tourism industry of the Okavango Delta, in a development that will boost local tourism.
The new service route will operate four times a week on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
The new flight arrangement will… read more
Qatar Airways increases Berlin services to 11 weekly flights in September
The capital city of Germany, Berlin, is set to benefit from enhanced connectivity to over 150 destinations, courtesy of the World’s Best Airline, Qatar Airways. Following the increase in services from daily flights to initially 10 and further rising to 11 weekly flights from Berlin Brandenberg Airport, German passengers can enjoy flights on the … read more
Ethiopian Airlines code-shares with SriLankan Airlines
This codeshare agreement between Star Alliance member Ethiopian Airlines and Oneworld carrier SriLankan Airlines will expand their respective customers' access to seven new destinations.
Ethiopian Airlines and SriLankan Airlines are expected to begin their codeshare agreement from next week. The agreement is expected to en… read more
Dana Air offers more flights on Lagos & Abuja routes
Dana Air said it has introduced additional flights on its Lagos and Abuja route network.
The airline in a statement said the introduction of the additional flights was strictly based on popular demand, the desire to meet the growing demand, and the need to follow through with its strategic route expansion.
”The additional A… read more
Ethiopian Airlines resumes flights to Athens
Ethiopian Airlines(Ethiopian), the largest aviation group in Africa, last week resumed flights between Addis Ababa and Athens Int… read more
Royal Air Maroc leases two Airbus A330-300 for Hajj operations
Royal Air Maroc (RAM) is at the heart of operations for the transport of Moroccan pilgrims to the holy places of Islam. For the Hajj 2022, the carrier has made available two Airbus A330-300 aircraft.
The two aircraft (MSN 786, EC-NOG; MSN 1600, EC-NTY) have been chartered from the Spanish private company Wamos Air. Sin… read more
Etihad Airways will return to Beijing
Etihad Airways will resume service to Beijing(… read more
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