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Ibom Air focus on fleet expansion
Ibom Air has said that it would henceforth focus its plan on route and fleet expansions, innovation and cutting-edge technology in a bid to continue to dominate the Nigerian and African markets. The airline in a statement marking its fifth-year anniversary over the weekend by Aniekan Essienette, GM, Marketing and Media Relations, s… read more
Ethiopian Airlines resumes daily flights to historic Axum
Ethiopian Airlines Group, Africa’s largest airline, proudly announces the resumption of daily passenger flights to the historic city of Axum starting on June 9, 2024. This follows extensive maintenance work on the airfield and terminal facilities, costing 290 million Ethiopian Birr (ETB).
Key Highlights:
Daily Flight… read more
ITA Airways commences direct flights to Accra
ITA Airways, an Italian-based airline, has successfully inaugurated commercial flight operations to Accra, marking a milestone for travellers.
The inaugural flight received a warm welcome at Kotoka International Airport, complete with a water cannon salute by the Rescue and Fire Fighting team of Ghana Airports Company Limited… read more
AFRAA sees a 15% rise in passenger traffic for African carriers in 2024
The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) has released a report on African Airlines’ Performance Updates for May 2024. According to the report, AFRAA projects a “15% rise in passenger traffic for African carriers in 2024 compared to 2023.”
According to AFRAA, “The aviation industry experienced a dynamic start to 2024, grapplin… read more
Royal Air Maroc resumes direct route Casablanca to Sao Paulo
Royal Air Maroc will resume its direct route from Casablanca to Sao Paulo starting December 7, 2024, with three weekly flights. Departures from Casablanca will be on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 16:40 (local time), arriving in Sao Paulo at 22:20 (local time). Return flights will depart Sao Paulo on Tuesdays, Fridays,… read more
A half-decade of excellence: Ibom Air’s journey and vision for tomorrow
Ibom Air, Nigeria’s leading airline, is marking a significant milestone today as it celebrates its 5th anniversary. Since its inception in 2019, the airline has been committed to providing reliable, exceptional air travel services in Africa.
Over the past five years, Ibom Air has achieved remarkable growth, expanding i… read more
Discover Airlines connects Africa with first direct flights from Munich to Windhoek
From March 2025, Discover Airlines, a German-carrier, would be introducing flights to a range of new long-haul destinations. The new flights ar… read more
Travel Agents demand payment of $19m trapped fund to stabilise foreign airfare
The National Association of Nigerian Travel Agents (NANTA), on Thursday, said payment of $19million trapped funds of foreign airlines is desirable to further stabilise fare pricing in Nigeria. This was disclosed by the president of the NANTA, Yinka Folami, in a statement titled, 'Trapped Funds: NANTA Commends Tinubu Administration,… read more
Emirates launches flights to Madagascar via Seychelles
Emirates is set to enhance connectivity to Madagascar with the introduction of four weekly flights from Dubai to Antananarivo via the Seychelles, starting 3 September 2024. This new service aims to tap into the tourism and trade potential of Madagascar.
Flight Schedule:
Outbound (EK707): Departs Dubai at 08:55, a… read more
Air Peace offers unbeatable travel options with extended schedule availability
Air Peace, West and Central Africa’s largest airline, is pleased to announce the extension of its scheduled availability for the Lagos-London-Lagos route.
As of today, flights are now bookable until March 2025, providing passengers with even more options and convenience for their travel plans. The London route, operated by Ai… read more
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