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Good
news for tour operators and itinerary planners building South African
coastal packages: the world-famous Suspension Bridge at
Storms River Mouth, one of the most photographed
landmarks along the Garden Route, remains fully accessible to visitors
while an extensive refurbishment programme continues. This means clie… read more
Travellers
using Sierra Leone's Freetown International
Airport are set to enjoy welcome financial relief,
following the government's announcement that the long-standing
US\$25 Airport Security Fee has been
temporarily suspended with effect from Monday, 6 July 2026. The
decision, communicated through … read more
Kenya's
celebrated regional carrier Safarilink
Aviation is preparing to welcome a brand-new
Cessna Grand Caravan EX into its fleet,
with the factory-fresh aircraft currently on its delivery flight from
the United States to Nairobi. The acquisition marks another important
step in the airline's ongoing… read more
Zimbabwe's
aviation sector has posted another strong year of growth, with total
air passenger traffic climbing past the 2.5 million mark
in 2025. According to the latest annual report from the
Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe
(CAAZ), national passenger numbers rose by
10 per cent year-on-… read more
A significant new chapter in
intercontinental aviation has officially opened, with
LATAM Airlines today launching its
brand-new nonstop service between Cape Town and São
Paulo. The route, operated with three weekly frequencies
on a Boeing 787-9 aircraft configured with 30 Business
Class and 2… read more
In
a landmark moment for West African tourism, the Nigeria
Association of Tour Operators (NATOP) has officially
inaugurated its very first National Secretariat, located in Ikeja,
Lagos. The unveiling marks a defining chapter in the association's
decade-long journey and signals a renewed drive to strengthen domestic
t… read more
In
a major boost for African aviation, Etihad Airways and
Fastjet Zimbabwe have signed a Memorandum of
Understanding to launch a strategic interline, codeshare
and frequent flyer partnership that promises to redefine how travellers
move between southern Africa, the Gulf and the world. The agreement,
formalised in Har… read more
Angola
is positioning tourism at the very heart of its national economic
strategy, with Tourism Minister Márcio
Daniel declaring that the sector is on track to become
one of the country's top three drivers of employment. Speaking in Luanda
at the opening of the conference marking the tenth anniversary of the
Associat… read more
Nigeria's
aviation sector is bracing for potential disruption as two of the
country's most influential aviation unions have jointly issued a
14-day ultimatum to airlines operating in
the country, demanding immediate remittance of all outstanding
5 per cent Ticket Sales Charges (TSC) owed
to key aviat… read more
In
a significant development for African aviation diplomacy,
Egypt has officially written off a US\$3 million debt owed
by Sudan Airways, the national flag carrier of Sudan.
The debt cancellation forms part of broader discussions between Cairo
and Khartoum aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation in the aviation
and … read more
Tsitsikamma's Iconic Storms River Suspension Bridge Stays Open During Major Refurbishment
Sierra Leone Suspends \$25 Airport Security Fee at Freetown as Contract Review Begins
Safarilink boosts East African safari access with brand-new Cessna Grand Caravan EX
Zimbabwe's skies soar as air passenger traffic surpasses 2.5 million in 2025
LATAM launches historic Cape Town–São Paulo nonstop route, opening new Africa–Latin America gateway
Nigeria's tour operators launch first National Secretariat to drive domestic tourism growth
Etihad and Fastjet Zimbabwe seal landmark deal to unlock new African travel corridors
Angola sets bold vision to make tourism a top-three job creator by 2036
Nigerian aviation unions issue 14-day ultimatum over unpaid ticket sales charges
Egypt cancels US\$3 million Sudan Airways debt in bold aviation cooperation move
