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South African Airports Shine in Global Rankings
South Africa’s airports have demonstrated exceptional performance in the latest AirHelp Score 2025, a global airport ranking renowned for its comprehensive methodology and passenger-centric approach. This achievement underscores South Africa’s commitment to delivering high-quality travel experiences and present… read more
Airlink-Turkish Airlines Codeshare: A Game Changer for African Travel
A groundbreaking partnership between Airlink and Turkish Airlines is set to redefine air travel in Africa. Effective August 1, 2025, this codeshare agreement seamlessly links Turkish Airlines’ vast global network with Airlink’s comprehensive Southern African routes, creating a wealth… read more
Sky Pins Tours & Travel Scam: Lessons for African Travel Professionals
A massive travel scam has rocked Uganda’s travel sector, impacting over 350 individuals and causing losses exceeding Shs1.75 billion. The perpetrator, Christian Asiimwe, operating under the alias Don Chris, ran Skypins Tours and Travel, a fraudulen… read more
Kenya Airways Boosts Capacity with Dreamliner Return & New Leases
Kenya Airways is significantly enhancing its flight capacity through a two-pronged strategy: restoring grounded Boeing 787 Dreamliners and acquiring new narrow-body aircraft. This move promises to bolster the airline’s network and improve connectivity across Africa, creating new opportunities … read more
Nigeria’s MMIA Lagos: Security & Efficiency Upgrades Boost Travel Experience
Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos, a critical hub for African travel, is undergoing significant transformations aimed at enhancing security, streamlining operations, and improving the overall passenger experience. A recent joint visit by the heads of the Federal Air… read more
DRC’s Tourism Push: A Bold Gamble?
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has launched a splashy new tourism campaign, partnering with European football giants like AS Monaco and FC Barcelona. While the “Visit Congo” initiative aims to showcase the country’s vast potential, it also raises questions about practicality… read more
FlySafair Targets Safari Sector with New Direct Cape Town-Kruger Route
FlySafair, fresh off its win as Africa’s Best Low-Cost Airline at the Skytrax World Airline Awards 2025, is set to launch a new route connecting Cape Town directly with Hoedspruit, the gateway to the central Kruger National Park region. Starting October 2, 2025, the airline will operate three… read more
Western Cape Cruises Surge
The Western Cape has solidified its status as Africa’s top cruise destination, riding the wave of a record-breaking 2024/25 season. This surge in cruise tourism presents a wealth of opportunities for African travel agents seeking to capitalize on the growing demand for seafaring adventures.
Betw… read more
Bugesera Airport: Rwanda’s High-Stakes Gamble on Aviation Hub
Rwanda’s ambitious Bugesera International Airport project is facing headwinds, even as construction progresses. The project, initially slated for completion in 2026, has been pushed back to 2027 or 2028, with costs escalating to a staggering USD 2 billion. This poses significant ch… read more
South Africa Launches Cutting-Edge Astro-Tourism Hub in Cape Town
South Africa has dramatically strengthened its position in the burgeoning astro-tourism sector with the inauguration of a state-of-the-art visitor centre at the South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO) in Cape Town. This new facility signals exciting opportunities for travel agents seeking to diversi… read more
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