Travel news overview

• Flights
• 19/09/2022 06:56

Air Tanzania to land in Burundi in Q1 2023

Air Tanzania wants to build a strong intra-African network. As a prelude to its expansion into West Africa, the company is working on establishing air links between Tanzania and all its neighbouring countries.

Air Tanzania continues its African expansion. The Tanzanian state-owned carrier plans to open a direct route to… read more

• Flights
• 19/09/2022 06:50

Emirates hopes partnering with United will evolve into Joint Venture

Emirates president Tim Clark would like to see the airline’s newly minted partnership with United Airlines evolve into a joint venture similar to its relationship with Qantas.

During an event on Sept. 14 to mark the creation of a new codeshare agreement between the two airlines,… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 18/09/2022 23:07

Airlines to return to profitability by end 2024 (IATA)

The world's airlines lost USD 42 billion last year. According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the bleeding should ease this year and the first green lights are expected from the next fiscal year.

The African airline industry is expected to return to profitability by the end of 2024 (compared to 2023 globally). Thi… read more

• Flights
• 18/09/2022 22:28

TAAG: Cargo revenues already 20% above annual forecast with 4 months to go

Since 2020, cargo revenues of TAAG Angola Airlines, the Angolan national airline, continue to grow. Growth in 2022 is already well above the targets set.

TAAG's cargo business is doing well. Between January and August 2022, this segment produced around USD 67 million in revenue, reveals a company press release published on Tuesda… read more

• Attractions
• 18/09/2022 21:18

KwaZulu-Natal: eThekwini has closed 14 beaches in Durban due to water quality

The eThekwini Municipality, the local government body responsible for governing and managing Durban in KwaZulu-Natal, on Friday (16 September 2022) announced th… read more

• Flights
• 16/09/2022 20:32

Air Senegal cancels launch of Accra, reduces several African and European destinations

In recent months, Air Senegal has experienced several upheavals. Between managerial changes and an increase in technical incidents, the company's operations have been disrupted.

Contrary to what was planned, Air Senegal still does not serve Ghana. The launch of its Dakar - Accra route, which was to take place on 2 S… read more

• Flights
• 16/09/2022 20:30

ProFlight Zambia makes Malawi its second international destination

Operating since 2011, ProFlight Zambia has so far been heavily focused on the domestic market. The Zambian private carrier is now eyeing the international niche where there is competition.

On 1 June 2023, ProFlight Zambia is expected to launch a Lusaka - Mfuwe - Lilongwe route. The private carrier is planning three weekly … read more

• Flights
• 16/09/2022 20:27

AFRAA forges close engagement with Nigerian member airlines

The Secretary General of the African Airlines Association (AFRAA), Mr. Abdérahmane Berthé, in a bid to foster closer engagement with member airlines in Nigeria, met the CEO of Air Peace, Barr. Allen Onyema, the CEO of Allied Air – Capt. Valentine Tongo and the CEO of Overland Airways – Capt. Edward Boyo for “AFRAA Member Airline CEOs Lead… read more

• Flights
• 16/09/2022 20:27

Emirates increases frequencies to Algeria

The Algerian government continues to relax travel restrictions. This measure has resulted in the restoration of air links between Algeria and the rest of the world, but also the return of foreign companies, such as Emirates.

Emirates is densifying its offer to Algeria. From 7 October, the national Emirati airline will rein… read more

• Rail
• 16/09/2022 20:26

TAZARA resumes cross-border passenger train operations between Tanzania and Zambia!

The Tanzania Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) has announced that the Chambeshi Railway Bridge on the Chambeshi River in … read more