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African aviation is set to receive a significant boost as
Emirates prepares to expand its operations
in Ghana with the launch of four additional weekly
flights between Dubai and Accra starting 12
July 2026. The new frequencies will complement the
Dubai-based carrier's existing d… read more
Ghana's Africa
World Airlines Limited (AWA) is preparing to take a
significant leap forward in its operational capability, with ambitious
plans to expand and upgauge its fleet to as many as ten
Embraer E190 regional jets within the next 18 to 24
months. This forward-looking strategy was revealed by the… read more
The UAE's national carrier,
Etihad Airways, has officially relaunched a
series of seasonal non-stop services from its Abu Dhabi
(AUH) hub, with two of these routes carrying significant
weight for the African travel trade. The airline's renewed commitment to
African leisure destinations signals fresh op… read more
Air Transat, the celebrated Canadian leisure carrier widely
recognised for its multiple Skytrax World's Best Leisure
Airline awards, has officially launched two brand-new
non-stop services connecting Montreal to the African continent for the
2026 summer season. This strategic move is a powerful indicator of
Africa's ri… read more
Africa's
regional aviation map is set for a significant reshaping as
Air Peace, West Africa's leading airline and Nigeria's
foremost carrier, prepares to launch scheduled services
linking Lagos with four strategic capitals across the continent. From
1 August 2026, the airline will begin
operations to… read more
Air
Tanzania Company Limited (ATCL) is preparing for one of its most
ambitious growth phases yet, with a sweeping 2026/27
strategic expansion plan that signals serious intent to
position the carrier as a major continental player. For travel
professionals across sub-Saharan Africa, the announcement opens fresh
prospec… read more
Holidaymakers heading to
South Africa's east coast have fresh reason to keep Durban
firmly on their winter itinerary, as the latest water
quality assessments confirm that the city's celebrated coastline remains
overwhelmingly open for swimming. The eThekwini Municipality's most
recent monitoring report, released on 18 … read more
Nigeria
has firmly closed the chapter on the long-debated revival of a national
carrier, with the Federal Government declaring that
indigenous airlines, not a state-owned flag carrier,
represent the future of the country's aviation sector.
The announcement signals a major strategic pivot that travel
professionals acr… read more
Angola
is fast emerging as one of Africa's most exciting hospitality
frontiers, and global hotel giant Hilton
appears determined to play a leading role in shaping that future.
High-level discussions held this week in Luanda between Angolan Minister
of Tourism Marcio Daniel and
Guy Hutchinson… read more
A
significant breakthrough in African mobility is on the horizon as
Rwanda and South Africa have formally
agreed to take concrete steps toward easing travel restrictions between
their two countries. The announcement, made on Wednesday, 17 June, in
Pretoria, signals a meaningful diplomatic thaw between two influential
… read more
Emirates Boosts Accra–Dubai Link with Four New Weekly Flights from 12 July
Africa World Airlines Charts Bold Fleet Expansion with Embraer E190 Jets to Power Regional Growth
Etihad Airways Boosts African Connectivity with Renewed Zanzibar Services from Abu Dhabi
AirTransat new routes into Africa
Air Peace Unlocks Four New African Routes from Lagos in Bold Continental Push
Air Tanzania Targets 47 Destinations and TZS 1.09 Trillion Revenue in Bold 2026/27 Expansion
Durban Beaches Stay Open for Winter Visitors as 21 Sites Pass Latest Water Quality Tests
Nigeria Backs Private Carriers Over National Airline, Plans Lagos Hub and China Cargo Link
Hilton Eyes Bigger Footprint in Angola as Luanda Talks Open Door to New Hotel Pipeline
Rwanda and South Africa Move to Unlock Visa Barriers in Major Diplomatic Reset
