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African airlines return to 98.4% of their 2019 performance levels
Air traffic in Africa continues to recover. And the forecast of a return to pre-Covid-19 performance by 2024 is more than plausible, as shown by the cumulative results of the continent's carriers over the first eight months of this year.
Emirates makes Sydney an all-A380 service
Emirates is making changes to its Australia network with plans to upgrade its services to Sydney to an all-Airbus A380 operation this winter, as well as eying a return to Adelaide next summer after a hiatus of four years.
The airline offers a double-daily service from Dubai International Airport to Sydney Kingsford … read more
Air Peace to start Lagos-Kano-Jeddah operations in October
West and Central Africa’s largest carrier, Air Peace, has announced the commencement of direct flights from Lagos and Kano to Jeddah in Saudi Arabia on October 31, 2023.
The airline disclosed this during an engagement session with travel agents in Kano on Tuesday, September 12, 2023. Lagos- and Kano-Jeddah will operate three … read more
Airlink touches down in Malawi with Lilongwe and Blantyre routes
On Wednesday afternoon Airlink t ouched down in Blantyre, wrapping up the successful inauguration of its new dual Malawi routes – the other destination being Lilongwe.
With the new services Malawi becomes the latest country in Airlink’s comprehensive network which now extends to 46 destinations.
“In launching Ai… read more
The President of the Republic instructs the financial bailout of Congo Airways and the relaunch
In 2022, the Congolese government drew up a plan to relaunch Congo Airways, and a business plan to create Air Congo. Since then, these two projects, piloted by the late Minister of Transport Chérubin Okende and which President Félix Tshisekedi wanted to celebrate as one of the major priority achievements of his first term in office, have fallen by the wayside.
Approval franted for loan to refurbish Kampala-Malaba Railway
The Parliament has urged the government to expedite the renovation of the Kampala-Malaba metre gauge railway to boost trade and align Uganda with fellow East African Community member states.
This appeal was made after the House unanimously agreed on a report submitted by Hon. John Bosco Ikojo, Chairperson of the Committee on Nationa… read more
LATAM resumes flights from Sao Paulo to Johannesburg
LATAM Airlines has resumed its flights to Africa by relaunching the Sao Paulo – Johannesburg route. Thanks to interline agreements with partner airlines in Africa, passengers can access 47 destinations, including Mozambique, Angola, Nigeria, Senegal, and the Ivory Coast, among others.
The airline aims to transport a… read more
Strong passenger demand continues in July, according to IATA figures
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the post-COVID recovery momentum continued in July for passenger markets.
Total traffic in July 2023 (measured in revenue passenger kilometres or RPKs) rose 26.2% compared to July 2022. Globally, traffic is now at 95.6% of pre-COVID levels.
Domestic traffic for … read more
ASKY takes delivery of two Boeing 737-8 MAX
After sealing a lease agreement with AerCap, the leading global commercial aircraft lessor, for two Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft on May 22, 2023, ASKY, the Pan-African Airline, is elated to formally introduce its two Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft, bearing the registration ET-BAQ & ET-BAR. These aircraft have a seating capacity of 160, includ… read more
TBCSA Leadership Summit: Cultivating Tourism expansion via sustainable partnerships
The 2023 Tourism Business Council of South Africa (TBCSA) Leadership Conference is currently taking place in Sun City, North West. This marks its second edition, gathering public and private sector stakeholders, dignitaries, guests, and contributors to both local and global tourism. This year, it is themed "Tourism: The Engine for Growth,… read more
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