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Important
update for African travel agents: Brussels Airlines is set to
resume flights to Kinshasa on January 31st, following a
temporary suspension due to escalating violence in the Democratic Republic of
Congo (DRC). This is welcome news for travelers between Africa and Europe, and
particu… read more
Brussels
Airlines has
temporarily suspended flights to and from Kinshasa, impacting
travel plans for passengers heading to and from the Democratic Republic of
Congo.Specifically, flight numbers SN 357 and SN 358 were
cancelled, affecting both the outbound fligh… read more
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
Africa’s travel stakeholders are turning their attention to the Lobito Corridor
as Zambia’s Minister of Transport and Logistics, Hon. Museba Frank
Tayali, reveals its ambitious roadmap to strengthen regional trade and
transform transport links across Zambia, Angola, and the Democratic
Republic of Congo. During the Second… read more
On January
21, 2025, an Antonov An-26 cargo aircraft operated by Air Kasai
(registration 9S-AYN) was involved in a runway overrun incident at Kongolo
Airfield (FZRQ) in Tanganyika Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The aircraft, which had departed from Goma carrying a cargo of cigarettes,
failed to… read more
Time Out, the renowned global magazine focused on culture, entertainment, and events, has released its annual ranking of the finest cities worldwide. For the 2025 edition, over 18,500 locals
provided their insights on their cities, evaluating various aspects
such as cuisine, nightlife, safety, and overall qu… read more
Kenya and Angola have announced a collaborative effort to ensure the resumption of direct flights from Kenya Airways to Luanda, Angola, starting in March of this year.
This positive development was revealed following a significant meeting between P… read more
As of December 2024, the U.S. Department of State has designated 21 nations under its Level 4 "Do Not Travel" advisory, which notably includes seven countries in Africa. This classification indicates that these destinations present extreme risks, encompassing threats such as … read more
Ethiopian
Airlines, recognized as Africa's largest aviation group and a
prestigious SKYTRAX certified Four Star Global Airline, is thrilled to
announce its collaboration with the Government of the Democratic
Republic of the Congo (DRC) to establish a new airline, Air Congo. Under
this partnership, the DRC government will hold a … read more
Overland
Airways, Nigeria’s oldest private domestic airline, has celebrated a
significant milestone with its inaugural flight to Freetown, Sierra
Leone, on December 19, 2024. The flight landed at Freetown International
Airport (FIA) to a traditional water cannon salute from the airport's
fire service, marking a new chapter in re… read more