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Airlink to increase flights between Johannesburg and Beira
South African regional carrier Airlink increases its service between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg and Beira Airport (BEW) in … read more
Entebbe Airport passenger traffic hits record high in August
The second highest figure recorded at Entebbe International Airport in a single month was a total of 198,961, an average of 6,418 per day, in December 2023. Entebbe International Airport facilitated a total of 212,701 international passengers in August 2024, an average of 6,861 passengers per day, latest figures shows.
The pa… read more
RwandAir suspends flights between Kigali and Cape Town
The flag carrier airline of Rwanda,RwandAir, has announced the suspension of flights betweenKigali International Airport (KGL) in … read more
Airbus boosts African presence
Airbus has opened a new Customer Support Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa. The airline manufacturing company in a statement by its media consultant in Nigeria, said that this newly established centre would contribute to strengthening its local presence and supporting the growth of the African ecosystem.
The statement hint… read more
Uganda Airlines makes maiden landing in Abuja
Uganda Airlines made its maiden landing at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, Nigeria, marking the beginning of direct flights from Entebbe.
The aircraft, UR900, which left Entebbe International Airport in Uganda at around 4:30 pm, touched down at 6:22 pm Nigerian time. Uganda is two hours ahead of Nigeria.… read more
Tourism Minister announced special guest at African Youth Tourism vvent
The highly anticipated 20th edition of Akwaaba African Travel Market, Africa's leading tourism and hospitality event, is set to take place in Lagos, Nigeria. A major highlight of this year's event will be the 7th African Youth Tourism Bantaba, where Nigeria's Honourable Minister of Tourism, Lola Ade-John, will serve as the Special … read more
TAAG with more capacity
TAAG Angola Airlines is deeply committed to empowering Luanda as a key hub within the region, thus facilitating intra-Africa connections. Within this scope, the airline will be adding new frequencies to high-demand destinations, namely Cape Town (South Africa), São Tomé Island (Island of São Tomé and Príncipe) and Brazzaville (Republic o… read more
United signs Starlink deal to provide connectivity in the sky, for free
United announces signing the industry’s largest agreement of its kind with SpaceX to bring Starlink’s fast, reliable Wi-Fi service to the airline’s mainline and regional aircraft fleet, for free.
United customers will soon enjoy the same high-speed, low-latency internet service in the air that they enjoy on the ground. The ne… read more
Emirates hosts Travel Agents ahead of flight resumption to Nigeria
Middle East mega carrier, Emirates Airlines has hosted key travel agent stakeholders in a workshop to showcase its latest products and services, as it prepares to resume flight service to Nigeria.
The airline used the workshop to also provide destination update on Dubai, as it gears up to restart operations on October 1, 2024… read more
Turkish Airlines adds route to Sydney and eyes nonstop service
Turkish Airlines has confirmed plans to launch a new one-stop service to Sydney, marking the carrier’s second destination in Australia after Melbourne.
Beginning Dec. 4, the Star Alliance member will offer four flights per week between Istanbul Airport and Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD), with a fuel st… read more
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