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In
welcome news for African travel professionals and their clients,
Emirates has announced the restoration of 96 per cent of
its global network, marking a significant milestone in
the airline's recovery following a challenging period of operational
disruption. The Dubai-based carrier confirmed on 4 May 2026 that
serv… read more
A
prominent voice within East African aviation has delivered a powerful
message to continental policymakers, urging transformative reforms that
could reshape how Africans travel across their own continent.
Charles Gakuu, Managing Director of the Air Travel and
Related Studies Centre based in Nairobi, addressed
delega… read more
African
air traffic is forecast to expand by 21.5 per cent during
2026, yet industry voices are cautioning that raw
passenger growth alone will not determine which airlines thrive in the
years ahead. The distinction between adding travellers and capturing
their full commercial value is emerging as a critical conversati… read more
Ethiopian
Airlines has secured the prestigious title of Best Airline in Africa at
the 2026 APEX Passenger Choice Awards, marking yet
another milestone for the continent's largest carrier. This recognition
stands apart from many industry accolades because it is determined
entirely by verified feedback from passengers, m… read more
Travel
professionals with clients planning visits to South
Africa's celebrated Garden Route National Park should
take immediate note of significant weather-related disruptions currently
affecting the region. Authorities have issued urgent warnings as severe
rainfall continues to batter the area, prompting widespread cl… read more
Passenger
train services connecting Bungo Station to the AIAAN
railway terminal have returned to operation in Angola,
offering renewed transport options for travellers navigating the capital
region. The restoration of this corridor marks a significant
development for domestic mobility and holds relevance for travel
p… read more
The
countdown has officially begun for one of the continent's most
significant tourism gatherings, as Limpopo Province
formally launched the 8th Africa Tourism Leadership Forum and
Awards on 29 April 2026 in Polokwane. This prestigious
event, scheduled to take place from 2 to 4 September
2026, will b… read more
Zimbabwe's
national airline finds itself at the centre of a governance
storm after the country's Public Accounts Committee
raised alarming concerns about aircraft that do not appear on official
financial records. The parliamentary body also highlighted unfiled tax
returns, painting a troubling picture of administrative… read more
Workers
at Senegal's primary ground handling company have mounted fierce
opposition to a government-backed plan that would hand
majority control of their profitable enterprise to the struggling
national airline. The dispute highlights tensions between state
ambitions for aviation consolidation and workforce concerns ab… read more
A
significant divide is emerging across African aviation as
New Distribution Capability technology
reshapes how airlines sell their products to travel agencies and
consumers. While industry observers once debated whether the continent
would adopt this transformative standard, the conversation has
fundamentally shifte… read more
Emirates Returns to Near-Full Operations with 137 Destinations Now Accessible
Kenyan Aviation Expert Urges Visa-Free Africa and Open Skies at IATA Conference
African Aviation Boom Demands Smarter Distribution, Not Just More Passengers
Ethiopian Airlines Clinches Top African Airline Honour Based on Passenger Votes
Garden Route National Park Closes Key Trails and Activities Amid Severe Flood Warnings
Angola Restores Vital Rail Link Between Bungo and Airport After 10-Month Halt
Limpopo Province Launches 8th Africa Tourism Leadership Forum Ahead of September Gathering
Air Zimbabwe Faces Parliamentary Heat Over Unrecorded Aircraft and Tax Lapses
Senegalese Ground Handlers Resist Air Sénégal's Bid for 75 Per Cent Control
African Aviation Distribution Splits as NDC Leaders Pull Ahead of Continental Peers
