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The resurgence of South African Airways (SAA)
is taking off again, with the airline hitting a significant milestone
by growing its fleet to 20 aircraft. This leap marks a strong rebound
from just three years ago, when the carrier emerged from business rescue
operating only six planes. Today, SAA’s expanded network sets t… read more
African travel advisors can look forward to elevated connections in the Americas as Qatar Airways
unveils two new weekly flights commencing early summer 2025. These
fresh routes, operating on Wednesdays and Sundays, will connect Hamad International Airport (DOH) in Doha to … read more
African travel professionals have fresh cause for excitement as Emirates introduces its A350 aircraft into India, beginning 26 January with daily flights to Mumbai and Ahmedabad.
This refined aircraft now links five destinations within the airline’s
network,… read more
African travel specialists have fresh reasons to celebrate as Emirates unveils the reinstatement of daily flights to Beirut and Baghdad
beginning 1 February 2025. This move promises to solidify key routes
for business and leisure travelers while enhancing Africa’s linkage to… read more
Transport
Ministers from across West Africa’s regional body, ECOWAS, convened in Lomé
in November 2024 to tackle the high cost of air travel in the region. The
meeting focused heavily on reducing taxes and fees on international plane
tickets, with a pledge to implement reforms by January 1, 2026, to make air… read more
Zambia
Airports Corporation Limited (ZACL) has announced the temporary closure of the Departure
Lounge in Terminal 1 at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) in Lusaka.
This closure is part of an ongoing renovation project aimed at enhancing
passenger experience and upgrading the facility to modern stan… read more
African air
traffic is on the rise, but growth opportunities continue to be constrained by infrastructure
challenges, according to Ali Tounsi, Secretary General of ACI Africa. Speaking
during an African Airlines Association (AFRAA) webinar, Tounsi
emphasized the need for stronger government engagement, regional cooperation,
… read more
Cape
Town International Airport (CPT), one of Africa’s busiest travel hubs, has faced a challenging week with power
outages and a technical runway incident causing delays and disruptions to
flight operations. These issues have highlighted the importance of resilient
infrastructure and contingency planning at… read more
Air
Seychelles has completed its seasonal operations to Reunion Island, which ran
from 30 December 2024 to 18 January 2025, successfully connecting two
breathtaking island destinations. During this period, the airline carried
nearly 500 passengers across eight rotations, reflecting robust demand and
growing travel interest bet… read more
On January
21, 2025, an Antonov An-26 cargo aircraft operated by Air Kasai
(registration 9S-AYN) was involved in a runway overrun incident at Kongolo
Airfield (FZRQ) in Tanganyika Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The aircraft, which had departed from Goma carrying a cargo of cigarettes,
failed to… read more
SAA Soars with 20 Aircraft: More African Routes & Greater Seat Capacity
Qatar Airways Opens Middle East Routes to Colombia & Venezuela for African Travel Market
Emirates Unveils A350 Connections to Mumbai & Ahmedabad, Extends Indian Horizons
West African Ministers Commit to Reducing Air Travel Taxes by 2026
Renovations Underway at Lusaka’s Kenneth Kaunda Airport, Departure Lounge Temporarily Closed
African Aviation Growth Faces Infrastructure Hurdles, Says ACI Africa
Cape Town International Airport Faces Power and Technical Disruptions This Week
Air Seychelles Wraps Up Successful Seasonal Flights to Reunion Island
Air Kasai Antonov An-26 overruns runway at Kongolo Airfield, DR Congo
