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Qantas & Airlink sign codeshare agreement
The flag carrier of Australia, Qantas, and South African regional airline, Airlink, have signed a codeshare agreement.
Qantas will add its airline code ("QF") on… read more
South African Airways increases flights between JNB and WDH
According to Air Connect Namibia, a collaborative air service development initiative led by the Namibia Airports Company (NAC) and mandated to improve air access to Namib… read more
KLM to increase capacity to South Africa
The flag carrier of the Netherlands, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, is set to increase capacity to … read more
Durban: ACSA urges passengers to allow extra time when travelling to King Shaka International Airpor
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has informed the public on 29 September 2024 that the passport control at King Shaka International Airport (DUR) in Durban has been experiencing technical difficulties. This is leading … read more
Air Peace, Dr. Onyema honoured at Marketing Edge Awards 2024
Air Peace and its Chairman/CEO, Dr. Allen Ifechukwu Onyema, were celebrated at the 21st Anniversary of Marketing Edge during its Edge Awards 2024 held Sunday in Lagos. The airline clinched the prestigious “Outstanding Brand of the Year” award, while Dr. Onyema was named “Brand Personality of the Year” for his transformative leaders… read more
Qantas to introduce the A380 on the SYD to JNB route
• First ever A380 flights between South Africa and Australia take off
• Extra 130,000 seats per year
• Reintroduction of First Class and doubling of Premium Economy seats
Travellers will make history today on board Qantas’ inaugural Airbus A380 flight from Johannesburg to Sydney, the first time the national carrier has opera… read more
Turkish Airlines will add GDS fee
Starting from October 1, 2024, Turkish Airlines is launching a new NDC-based distribution channel named TK Connect.
Alongside this, the airline will implement a fee of $24 for tickets issued via GDS-Edifact channels.
This fee will apply to all GDS with which the airline operates. However, for bookings m… read more
Keyamo holds strategic meeting with UAE officials as Emirates returns to Nigeria tuesday
As Emirates Airlines, the flag carrier of United Arab Emirates (UAE) recommences direct flights between its base and Nigeria, Mr. Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development has held a strategic meeting with the aviation authorities of the Middle East country.
The two countries have also re-emphasised th… read more
Gabonese Airline signs firm order for ATR 42-600 with option for additional aircraft
The Gabonese airline has signed a firm order for an ATR 42-600, with an option for a second unit. This new aircraft is set to replace Afrijet's older ATR 42-500, offering enhanced amenities to meet the regional flight needs of the Gabonese population. The delivery of the new ATR 42-600 is scheduled for 2025, with the option fo… read more
South African Airways launches flights to Lubumbashi
South African Airways (SAA), the national airline of South Africa, is thrilled to announce the launch of a new direct service to Lubumbashi, the second-largest city in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
This strategic expansion is set to further strengthen the airline's network and enhance connectivity wit… read more
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