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Etihad Airways has officially launched its bilateral codeshare agreement with Air Astana,
effective December 5, 2024. This partnership significantly improves
connectivity for travelers of both airlines, offering Etihad customers
easy access to ten new destinations through Air Astana's hubs… read more
Rural
destinations are solidifying their role as pivotal contributors to
sustainable tourism and community development, as the United Nations
Tourism organization announces its Best Tourism Villages for 2024. This
year’s selection features 55 villages from various regions worldwide,
chosen from over 260 applications submitted by… read more
Brussels Airlines is set to elevate its summer 2025 network by increasing flights to Banjul, The Gambia, starting in June 2025. This expansion forms part of a 10% capacity boost to sub-Saharan Africa, reinforcing the airline’s position as a vital link between Europe and the region.
With 56 weekly f… read more
Jambojet,
a budget airline based in Kenya, has reported significant flight
disruptions after one of its aircraft, a DHC-8-400 registered as 5Y-JXM,
collided with a pole at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in
Nairobi. The incident took place during ground operations.
Fortunately,
there were no reported inju… read more
The
Africa Visa Openness Report 2024, recently presented by the African
Development Bank (AfDB) and the African Union Commission (AUC), sheds
light on notable advancements in facilitating the movement of people
throughout the continent. Despite these improvements, the report
underscores that existing visa policies continue to hinder Af… read more
In
a significant advancement for travel and tourism between Europe and
Cabo Verde, Transavia, the Dutch low-cost airline under the Air
France-KLM group, has announced the introduction of a new route
connecting Lyon, France, to Sal Island. Starting on December 15, 2024,
this route will feature weekly flights every Sunday, continu… read more
The
South African Weather Service (SAWS) has officially published its
Seasonal Climate Watch, detailing expectations for the period from
December 2024 through April 2025. According to the latest seasonal
outlook, the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is currently observed
to be in a neutral state. Furthermore, forecasts sugges… read more
Aero Contractors has announced a minimum ticket price of N80,000 for domestic flights across its routes during the festive season. The airline's Managing Director, Ado Sanusi,
shared this news during a press briefing on Tuesday, describing the
initiative as a way to ease the financial burden… read more
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced a 7.1% year-on-year increase in global air travel demand (measured in revenue passenger kilometers, or RPKs) for October 2024. This growth was supported by a 6.1% rise in capacity (available seat kilometers, or ASK… read more
The Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) has announced a temporary halt to passenger train services between Dar es Salaam and Mbeya, including the Kilimanjaro Ordinary Train and the Udzungwa train, effective November 29, 2024.
This decis… read more
Etihad Airways Enhances Connectivity with New Codeshare Agreement with Air Astana
UN Tourism Recognizes 2024's Best Tourism Villages: A Focus on Sustainable Rural Development
Brussels Airlines Expands Summer 2025 Network with More Flights to Africa
Jambojet Announces Flight Disruptions Following Aircraft Incident at JKIA
Africa Visa Openness Report 2024: Progress and Challenges in Regional Mobility
Transavia Launches New Route from Lyon to Sal Island, Boosting Travel Between Europe and Cabo Verde
Seasonal Climate Outlook for South Africa: December 2024 to April 2025
Aero Contractors Introduces Minimum Ticket Price of N80,000 for Local Flights During Festive Season
IATA Reports Strong Growth in Global Air Travel Demand for October 2024
TAZARA Temporarily Suspends Passenger Train Services in Tanzania
