Travel news overview

• Flights
• 20/07/2025 17:07

AWA’s Safety Charter Boost: Elevating Trust and Bookings for African Travel Agents

Africa World Airlines (AWA) has achieved a significant milestone by joining the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Safety Leadership Charter. This prestigious accreditation underscores AWA’s dedication to maintaining the highest safety standards, potentially boosting confidence among travelers and cre… read more

• Flights
• 19/07/2025 07:14

FlySafair Strike Looms: How Travel Agents Can Navigate the Turbulence

FlySafair, South Africa's leading domestic airline, is bracing for potential disruptions as pilot negotiations reach a critical juncture. While no official strike notice has been issued, the airline has proactively adjusted its flight schedule for July 22nd to 28th, 2025, in anticipation of possible industrial action by pilots r… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 18/07/2025 08:55

Africa Adapts and Innovates in Business Travel

African travel businesses are responding proactively to the changing dynamics of the global travel market. With U.S. policies creating new challenges, African travel professionals are adapting their strategies and exploring new avenues for growth.

One key response is the diversification of markets and p… read more

• Attractions
• 18/07/2025 08:46

DRC’s Rumba Route

Kinshasa is resonating with the rhythm of the inaugural World Music and Tourism Festival, a groundbreaking event held under the patronage of President Félix Tshisekedi and in partnership with the UN Tourism. This landmark festival, themed “The Rumba Route for Peace,” pr… read more

• Cruise
• 18/07/2025 08:45

NCL Caters to South African Wanderlust with Longer Cruises

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) is capitalizing on the growing trend of "slow travel" among South African cruisers, focusing on longer, immersive itineraries and enhanced onboard experiences. This strategic move presents lucrative opportunities for African travel agents.

Kevin Bubolz, NCL’s Vice Presi… read more

• Rail
• 18/07/2025 08:45

Libya’s Railway Revival: A \$15 Billion Opportunity

A landmark agreement between Libya and the China Civil Engineering Construction Corp (CCECC) promises to revitalize Libya’s national railway network, potentially transforming the nation’s infrastructure and creating significant opportunities for African travel and logistics… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 18/07/2025 08:45

Tanzania-UK Collaboration: New Horizons for African Travel

Tanzania and the United Kingdom are forging closer ties, exploring new avenues for cooperation in trade, investment, and tourism. This strengthened partnership presents exciting prospects for African travel agents seeking to tap into the growing UK travel market.

Ambassador Said Shaib Mussa, … read more

• Flights
• 17/07/2025 22:59

SAA’s Financial Health: Navigating Turbulence, Charting Growth

South African Airways (SAA) has released its audited financial results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, revealing a mixed performance marked by both growth and challenges. This in-depth analysis provides African travel agents with valuable insights into the airline's current financial standin… read more

• Flights
• 17/07/2025 22:49

Condor's Fleet Expansion: A Boon for African Travel Agents

Condor Airlines is embarking on a significant fleet expansion, a move poised to create exciting new opportunities for travel agents across Africa. The airline's commitment to enhancing its long-haul capabilities translates into increased connectivity, improved service reliability, an… read more

• Flights
• 17/07/2025 22:48

Mauritania Airlines Leases A321 Amidst Capacity Crisis

Mauritania Airlines is grappling with a significant capacity crunch, forcing the carrier to lease a 17-year-old Airbus A321 from SmartLynx Airlines Ltd. This move, effective July 14, 2025, underscores the airline’s struggle to maintain essential regional routes with a depleted operational fleet.