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AirTransat new routes into Africa
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
Air Peace Unlocks Four New African Routes from Lagos in Bold Continental Push
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 Targets 47 Destinations and TZS 1.09 Trillion Revenue in Bold 2026/27 Expansion
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
Durban Beaches Stay Open for Winter Visitors as 21 Sites Pass Latest Water Quality Tests
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 Backs Private Carriers Over National Airline, Plans Lagos Hub and China Cargo Link
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
Hilton Eyes Bigger Footprint in Angola as Luanda Talks Open Door to New Hotel Pipeline
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
Rwanda and South Africa Move to Unlock Visa Barriers in Major Diplomatic Reset
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
Nigerian Airlines Bleed N10 Billion in 90 Days as Industry Calls for Urgent Reforms
Nigeria's aviation industry is grappling with one of the most challenging operational climates in recent memory, with carriers absorbing combined losses estimated at N10 billion over the past three months due to widespread flight disruptions. The sobering revelation came from Professor Obiora Okonkwo… read more
Tunisair Boosts European Network with Two A320s Wet-Leased from Avion Express Malta
North African carrier Tunisair is taking decisive steps to reinforce its operational capacity, bringing in two Airbus A320-200 aircraft on an ACMI wet-lease arrangement from Avion Express Malta. The additional jets are being deployed to support the Tunisian flag carrier's European network, providing … read more
Uganda Unveils Bold Airport Overhaul as Kidepo Build Kicks Off and Kabalega Nears Completion
Uganda is firmly stepping onto the African aviation stage with one of the most ambitious airport development programmes the country has ever undertaken. The East African nation is simultaneously expanding six regional airports, building a brand-new international gateway in the remote Karamoja sub-region, and finalising another internat… read more
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