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Expectations for the shape of the near-term recovery have shifted slightly, reflecting the evolution of government-imposed travel restrictions in some markets. The overall picture presented in the latest update to IATA’s long-term forecast, however, is unchanged from what was expected in November, prior to the Omicron variant.
“The tra… read more
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has convened an emergency session of its Executive Council in response to the invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation. The session will be held in Madrid on 8 March.
Following the request of Guatemala, Lithuania, Poland, Slovenia and Ukraine for the suspension of the Russian Federation from memb… read more
African airlines’ capacity jumped 11.3 percent to 64 percent in February compared to January, according to an estimation by African Airlines Association (AFRAA).
The continental aviation trade organization published a report on Tuesday detailing the latest performance by African airlines.
AFRAA estimates that air passenger tra… read more
After two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, people, as well as our whole societies and economies, have suffered enough. We cannot afford for this to continue. We must rebuild and look to the future with hope, not fear.
Peace and mutual understanding are essential ingredients for recovery. Now is the time to work together, and for diplomacy i… read more
Strengthening business ties
The congressman from New York and chairman of the US House Foreign Affairs Committee was speaking during a visit to the African Development Bank Group on Saturday, as he and a team of congressional colleagues concluded a tour of three West African countries.
African Development Bank Group … read more
It’s only February, but 2022 is promising to be a great year for tourism to Southern Africa. Admittedly, it got off to a bit of a rocky start with the omicron variant still fresh on everyone’s minds. But -- dare I say it? -- things finally seem to have turned a corner: there are new flights from the U.S., a massive surge in interest from America… read more
Rwanda and
Mauritania have signed an Air Transport Agreement that will enable the
national carrier RwandAir to establish flights to the latter in the
future, according to Stephanie Nyombayire, the Presidential Press
Secretary.
President Paul
Kagame alongside his Maurita… read more
The South African government said on Thursday that further progress had
been made in the disposal of 51% of shares in national airline South
African Airways to the Takatso Consortium. A cabinet statement read: "The Sales and Purchase pro… read more
Kulula Holidays, a Comair Travel brand, has relaunched its platform with new features that make it easier and cheaper for travellers to plan and book domestic and international holidays.
“Under the restrictive conditions of the pandemic, we reinvented kulula holidays so we could offer South Africans real savings and co… read more
Between May and August 2021, the British firm Steer Group drew up the restructuring plan for Kenya Airways (KQ). Although this new business plan for the Kenyan parastatal remains secret, some of its outlines have leaked to the press.
In concrete terms, the plan is to reduce the 787 Dreamliner fleet to five and the Embraer 190s to 10… read more
Global air passenger numbers to recover in 2024
UNWTO Executive Council to consider members’ requests for Russian suspension
African airlines’ capacity jumped 11.3 percent in February compared to January
Africa is the place to invest, US congressional delegation acknowledges
Rwanda and Mauritania sign air transport deal
Progress made in disposal of stake in airline SAA
Kulula holidays relaunches booking platform as travel recovers
Towards a reduction of the Kenya Airways fleet
