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African airlines report 11.9% rise in de
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for September 2024 global passenger demand with the following highlights:
Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 7.1% compared to September 2023, an all-time high for September. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers… read more
Emirates ramps up operations in Africa
Emirates announces the introduction of additional flights to Entebbe, Uganda; Addis Abba in Ethiopia; and Johannesburg, South Africa. Once the additional frequencies are activated, Emirates will provide 161 weekly flights between African destinations and Dubai.
Since the inaugural flight into Africa with Cairo as its first de… read more
Discover Airlines expands Summer 2025 long-haul routes with new service to Windhoek
Discover Airlines is expanding its summer 2025 schedule with new long-haul routes from Frankfurt and Munich, offering over 70 weekly connections to 17 destinations. Notably, the airline will launch a new service from Frankfurt to Minneapolis, Minnesota, with four weekly flights starting in May 2025.
The Minneapolis route, previously operat… read more
Africa’s Passenger Demand Grew 11.9% in September 2024
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says “African airlines saw an 11.9% year-on-year increase in demand. Capacity was up 6.6% year-on-year. The load factor rose to 76.0% (+3.6ppt compared to September 2023).” In its global passenger demand data for September 2024, IATA reports total demand “measured in revenue passen… read more
Air Peace: “A Nigerian Product and Pride”… Vice President Kashim Shettima
The Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Kashim Shettima, has hailed Air Peace as a “Nigerian product and a Nigerian pride” as the airline celebrated its 10th anniversary on October 25th.
The event, attended by all 36 state governors, industry leaders, and numerous dignitaries, recognized Air Peace’s signific… read more
Emirates launches special boarding Pass to Dubai till 2025
Emirates has confirmed the roll out of a special boarding Pass to Dubai and the UAE. Starting from 1st November 2024 to 31st March 2025, My Emirates Pass, enables customers to use their boarding pass to enjoy incredible discounts at restaurants, family days out, tranquil spa treatments, luxury shopping outlets, private poo… read more
Etihad starts A350 service to Toronto, flies daily to Boston
On Sunday, October 27th, Toronto Pearson Airport welcomed the arrival of Etihad Airways’ first Airbus A350. From November 1st, Etihad will operate daily flights to Boston, some 6 months after it opened the Massachusetts route.
Etihad’s Chief Revenue and Commercial Officer Arik De said: “We have seen significant demand on our Boston … read more
Etihad Airways reintroduces Airbus A380 to Paris, enhancing travel experience
Etihad Airways has celebrated the grand return of its Airbus A380 to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, reinforcing connections between Abu Dhabi and the French capital.
Known for its luxurious features, including The Residence—the only three-room suite in the sky—and exclusive lounges for premium passengers, the A380 enhances … read more
Ibom Air expands Fleet with Two New CRJ900s
Ibom Air, Nigeria’s fastest-growing airline, has taken delivery of two new Bombardier CRJ 900 next-generation aircraft, registered as 5N-CED and 5N-CEE.
The formal reception ceremony took place today in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, where the aircraft were received by His Excellency Pastor Umo Eno, the Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom… read more
ASKY To Expand Network, Add African Codeshares
Togo-based ASKY is changing its network to fly more nonstop regional routes, ahead of the potential arrival of its first Boeing 787s in 2026, and the carrier is aiming to negotiate codeshares with four African airlines.
ASKY, which is part-owned by Ethiopian Airlines, currently serves 29 destinations across Afric… read more
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