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A groundbreaking shift in air travel is on the horizon for
African travel agents, courtesy of Etihad Airways’ new Airbus A321LR.
This innovative aircraft, set to take flight in August 2025, promises a
widebody experience within a single-aisle
jet, creating exciting new revenue opportunities for
travel professionals acr… read more
A new player has entered the satellite internet arena, and its
presence could significantly impact Africa’s travel and
tourism landscape. Amazon’s Project
Kuiper, with its recent launch of 27 operational
satellites, is poised to challenge established providers like Starlink,
offering exciting new poss… read more
Royal Air Maroc (RAM) is poised to significantly enhance air
travel options between Africa and Italy
with the launch of its new
Casablanca-Catania service, commencing on
June 28, 2025. This strategic move marks
Catania as RAM’s seventh destination in Italy, further solidifying the
ai… read more
Emirates has unveiled exciting
new partnerships with
Condor and Air
Seychelles, set to reshape travel between
Africa, Europe, and the Seychelles. These
strategic alliances promise to unlock a wealth of opportunities for
African travel agents, offerin… read more
African travel professionals can now assure their clients of
even safer and more comfortable journeys, thanks to Etihad Airways’
recent adoption of IATA’s Turbulence Aware program. This cutting-edge
technology promises to significantly improve the in-flight experience on
routes across Africa and beyond.
Etihad’s participat… read more
In a landmark move for African
transportation, King Mohammed VI has officially launched
the construction of the Kénitra–Casablanca–Marrakech
high-speed rail line. This ambitious project marks a
significant leap forward for Morocco's
infrastructure and promises to reshape the landscape … read more
The Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority
(TAZARA) has announced the temporary suspension of
its Mukuba and Udzungwa passenger train services,
impacting travel between Kapiri Mposhi and Nakonde,
and Kidatu and Makambako, respectively. This
disruption, attributed to technical challenges, presents immediate
con… read more
African travel agents, prepare for a
game-changing partnership between Uganda and
Malaysia, poised to reshape the tourism landscape and
unlock exciting new business opportunities. The Pearl of
Africa Trade and Tourism Expo 2025, held in Malaysia,
witnessed a strong commitment from both nations to boost tour… read more
EgyptAir is significantly enhancing its
long-haul capacity, a move set to reshape air travel within Africa and
create new opportunities for travel agents. The airline’s latest
acquisition, an Airbus A330-200 facilitated by
DAE Capital, joins a fleet already boasting
A330s, Boeing 777-300ERs, and 787-8 Dreamliner… read more
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority
(NCAA) is embarking on a significant regulatory overhaul
of the nation’s airstrips, promising a safer and more efficient travel
experience. This initiative presents both opportunities and challenges
for African travel agents, requiring them
to adapt their operatio… read more