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Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest airline, now offers daily non-stop flights from Brussels Airport to Addis Ababa, connecting Belgian travellers to 62 African destinations. The service, launched in October 2024, introduces two new African routes: Freetown, Sierra Leone, known for its rich culture and natural beauty, and Maun, Bo… read more
Ethiopian Airlines has taken delivery of Africa’s first Airbus A350-1000, marking a milestone as the first African carrier to operate this advanced aircraft model. The A350-1000 will serve high-demand routes including Washington D.C., London, Paris, and Frankfurt, enhancing the airline’s premium services with increased capacity and… read more
On
30 October, Neos Airlines proudly resumed direct flights between Milan,
Italy, and Lagos, Nigeria, marking a significant milestone as this is
the first such service since Alitalia ceased operations on this route
several years ago.
The inaugural flight, designated as NO3396, was
operated by a Boeing 737 … read more
Air Peace flight from Benin to Abuja on Monday had to return to its base due to a technical snag affecting the aircraft, as confirmed by the airline. This decision was made in accordance with safety protocols, ensuring the well-being of all passengers on board.
In a statement released by Dr. Ejike Ndulio, the Head of Corporat… read more
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 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 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
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
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 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