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Early this morning, Brussels Airlines cabin crew and pilots, joined by union members representing them, gathered near Brussels Airport to protest against the heavy duty rosters and the lack of rest times at home. The pilots also object that their “cafetaria plan” has not been adjusted to the cost of living.
At around 10:00, everybody walke… read more
Strong pent-up demand and the lifting of travel restrictions in most markets are fuelling a resurgence in demand among African airlines. Instead of generating surpluses, they continue to turn around their losses, as shown by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) projections released on the sidelines of its 78th annual general meetin… read more
Air Senegal continues to expand its sub-regional network. In addition to densifying its offer on existing routes, the public airline is looking at new markets. Its arrival in Ghana, a country of more than 31 million inhabitants, is part of this perspective.
Air Senegal will land in Accra, Ghana in the third quarter of … read more
The two aircraft, newly acquired by FlySafair, are assets of lessors Carlyle Aviation Partners and AerCap.
Oman Air will be the next member of the Oneworld alliance.
The carrier will also be the third Oneworld member in the Middle East, joining Qatar Airways and Royal Jordanian. Oman Air is expected to formally join the alliance in 2024. "It is through these partnerships that we will continue to grow and benefit our memb… read more
IATA has launched a new online tool which it claims will provide the most accurate CO2 emission calculations for any given commercial passenger flight.
Senior Vice President of environment and sustainability Sebastian Mikosz said the platform, known as IATA CO2 Connect, … read more
An estimated $1 billion of international airline revenues are being blocked from repatriation by 12 countries across Africa, threatening the recovery of travel and tourism in the continent.
Kamil Al-Awadhi, Regional Vice President for Africa and the Middle East, said five Af… read more
Kenya’s national carrier, Kenya Airways (KQ), has announced the launch of a New Distribution Capabilities (NDC) system as part of its indirect sales platform to enhance the airline’s offering to travel agencies and travelers to empower them to sell and access more content and ancillaries like extra baggage and preferred seats.
Suppo… read more
The cabinet meeting that convened on Saturday, June 18 has appointed Michaella Rugwizangoga as the new Chief Tourism Officer in Rwanda Development Board (RDB).
She brings a wide range of expertise related to strategic planning, project management and product development to the tourism development team.
The Council member of th… read more
Turkish Airlines on Thursday, 16 June, landed its first Istanbul flight at King Shaka International Airport, after a 17-month pandemic-induced hiatus.
The international airline which was operating the Istanbul-Johannesburg route says it will now extend two of these flights to include Durban on Thursdays and Saturdays. With plans to increas… read more
Brussels Airlines crew strike: flights cancelled and disruptions for the next three days
African airlines to cut losses to $700m by 2022 (IATA)
Air Senegal adds Accra to its regional network
FlySafair picks up two Boeing 737-800s from Mango and Comair, both of which have ceased operations
Oman Air will join the Oneworld alliance
Blocked airline funds risks damaging African connectivity
Kenya Airways scales up customer experience through NDC
Cabinet appoints new Chief Tourism Officer
Turkish Airlines officially resumes flights to Durban
