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Turkish Airlines Diverts at Entebbe: Technical Glitch Forces Three-Hour Fuel Burn
A Turkish Airlines flight bound for Istanbul made an unexpected return to Entebbe International Airport on Sunday morning, entering an emergency holding pattern and circling for three hours before safely touching down. The A333 aircraft, carrying 259 passenger… read more
Oshoek Border Post Suspends Operations: Safety Measures and Alternate Entry Points
The South African Border Management Authority (BMA) and the South African Revenue Service (SARS) have announced a temporary suspension of operations at the Oshoek Border Post, a key crossing route between South Africa and eSwatini. This follows a serious road … read more
Cape Town Reserves Go Cashless: A Secure and Convenient Payment Upgrade
African travel specialists can look forward to smoother entry at five of the City of Cape Town’s Nature Reserves beginning 01 February 2025, as they transition to an entirely cashless payment system. This modern upgrade allows visitors to use all major digital cards… read more
Kenya Eases Entry Rules for Africans, Aims for Greater Regional Travel Flow
African tour operators can look forward to more seamless cross-border expeditions as Kenya embarks on a new directive allowing citizens from nearly all African countries to visit without obtaining prior authorisation. This change effectively removes the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) process for tra… read more
NAHCO Seals New Handling Deals with Afrijet & Air Sierra Leone, Boosts Regional Coverage
The Nigerian Aviation Handling Company (NAHCO) is kicking off the New Year on a high note, having recently secured contracts to handle operations for Afrijet and Air Sierra Leone, two prominent regional airlines. Under these agreements, NAHCO is set to deliver its trademark ground-handling e… read more
Egypt Shines in 2025: A Treasure-Trove of History, Beaches & Budget-Friendly Delights
African travel professionals will find that Egypt continues to captivate explorers in 2025, thanks to its impressive fusion of ancient heritage, mesmerizing landscapes, and wallet-friendly options. Media channels across the continent have sung the praises of this North African gem, placing it high on lists of preferred h… read more
Durban’s Festive Cruise Boom Lifts Occupancies & Infrastructure Renewals
Durban’s tourism revival has caught the attention of African travel agents, with the city recording hotel occupancy rates between 80% and 100% over the 2024/25 festive season. In a spirited comeback, the local cruise sector also outshone last year’s numbers, suggesting that Durban’s sun-kissed beaches and bu… read more
SAA Soars with 20 Aircraft: More African Routes & Greater Seat Capacity
The resurgence of South African Airways (SAA) is taking off again, with the airline hitting a significant milestone by growing its fleet to 20 aircraft. This leap marks a strong rebound from just three years ago, when the carrier emerged from business rescue operating only six planes. Today, SAA’s expanded network sets t… read more
Qatar Airways Opens Middle East Routes to Colombia & Venezuela for African Travel Market
African travel advisors can look forward to elevated connections in the Americas as Qatar Airways unveils two new weekly flights commencing early summer 2025. These fresh routes, operating on Wednesdays and Sundays, will connect Hamad International Airport (DOH) in Doha to … read more
Emirates Unveils A350 Connections to Mumbai & Ahmedabad, Extends Indian Horizons
African travel professionals have fresh cause for excitement as Emirates introduces its A350 aircraft into India, beginning 26 January with daily flights to Mumbai and Ahmedabad. This refined aircraft now links five destinations within the airline’s network,… read more
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