Travel news Angola

• Flights
• 15/05/2023 21:47

TAAG increases flights between Luanda and São Paulo

The state-owned flag carrier of Angola, TAAG Angola Airlines, is set to introduce an additional frequency to its schedule between Angola and … read more

• Flights
• 03/05/2023 05:10

Angola signs Open Sky agreement with the US

The Angolan and US transport ministers met this week to discuss cooperation between the two countries. During the meeting, the two men, Ricardo Viegas D'Abreu and Pete Buttigieg, signed an "open skies" agreement that paves the way for the establishment of a direct air link between the American giant and Angola.

• Cruise
• 01/05/2023 20:12

Seabourn announces first-ever Grand Africa circumnavigation for 2024

Carnival Corporation’s ultra-luxury brand Seabourn has announced a 90-day Grand Voyage circumnavigation of Africa for 2024, with Seabourn Sojourn departing Barcelona, Spain on November 30th next year.

The 17,000 mile grand voyage, featuring 26 countries and six overnight stays, is the latest move by cruise line’s to capitalise on Africa’s … read more

• Miscellaneous
• 18/04/2023 20:34

Tourism Investment Forum Africa (TIFA) debuts in Northern Cape

South Africa’s tourism and investment sector is well poised to take advantage of the improved global appetite for tourism, to optimise its contribution to the country’s economic objectives.

As part of this heightened optimism, a new flagship event will be added to the annual calendar. The inaugural Tourism Investment Forum … read more

• Flights
• 06/04/2023 07:25

TAAG signs codeshare agreement with GOL

TAAG Angola Airlines and Gol Linhas Aéreas have signed a codeshare agreement designed to increase travel options between Africa and Latin America.

The partnership will see GOL add its airline code on TAAG-operated flights between Sao Paulo Guarulhos and Luanda, which currently… read more

• Flights
• 04/04/2023 07:08

Luanda prepares a recapitalization plan for TAAG Angola Airlines

Since 2018, the Angolan state has initiated a divestment plan in several public and parastatal companies, most of which are loss-making and in debt.

But in the case of TAAG Angola Airlines- the country's largest public employer - Luanda first wants to make it financially sound, competitive and independent, before it is sold to the private sector.

• Flights
• 29/03/2023 16:36

TAAG increases flights to Portugal

The state-owned flag carrier of Angola, TAAG Angola Airlines, increases the number of flights to Portugal. E… read more

• Destinations
• 27/03/2023 13:29

Angola gives itself two years to certify Catumbela and Lubango airports

Angola welcomes an average of 3.5 million air passengers per year, of which around 70% are handled by the Luanda hub (Quatro de Fevereiro) alone. Backed by its geographical position, the Portuguese-speaking country wants to multiply its gateways and attract more international passengers.

• Flights
• 27/03/2023 13:10

TAAG Angola Airlines (HiFly) Airbus A330 sustains severe turbulence

On 23 March, a TAAG Angola Airlines Airbus A330-300 (9H-HFA) – operated by ACMI carrier HiFly – performed flight DT652 between Luanda, Angola and Lisbon, Portugal. During the flight, while flying above the Democratic Republic of Congo, the aircraft sustained severe turbulence. While dishes and trays flew through the aircraft, two crew mem… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 19/03/2023 15:35

Angola invests in upgrades for M’Banza Congo airport

M’Banza Congo Airport in northwestern Angola is embarking on a €12.5 million ($13.4 million) modernization project, which will include operational, air traffic management (ATM) and communication systems upgrades.

Work on the airport’s ground and air systems is being performed … read more