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Auric Air Soars High: Tanzania's Top Safari Airline Expands
Auric Air Services has been named Tanzania’s Leading Domestic Safari Carrier for 2025 at the World Travel Awards Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony. This prestigious award recognizes Auric Air's exceptional service, operational reliability, and vital role in connecting travelers to Tanzania's renowned… read more
Proflight Zambia Boosts Capacity on Key Southern Africa Routes for Peak Season
Travel agents across Africa, get ready! Proflight Zambia, a leading airline in Southern Africa, is significantly expanding its flight schedule to key destinations, creating exciting new opportunities for travel professionals.
Responding to surging … read more
Edelweiss Opens Zurich-Windhoek Route, Boosting Namibia’s European Links
African travel agents, exciting news from Southern Africa! Edelweiss Air, the Swiss leisure airline within the Lufthansa Group, is launching a new direct route between Zurich (ZRH) and Windhoek (WDH), starting 1 June 2026. This seasonal service, operating twice weekly on… read more
Emirates Expands Global Reach, Upgrades Passenger Experience with Premium Focus
For travel professionals across Africa, exciting news from Emirates! The airline is expanding its global network and enhancing its passenger experience, creating new opportunities for African travel agents to connect their clients with key destinations worldwide.
In … read more
Luanda Hosts Key Aviation and Tourism Summit
African travel professionals, mark your calendars! Luanda, Angola, is set to host the 2nd UN Tourism and International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Ministerial Conference on Tourism and Air Transport in Africa from 22–24 July 2025. This high-profile event offers a uniqu… read more
Uganda Rolls Out Red Carpet for US Travel Agents: Luxury Tourism in Focus
Uganda is making a bold move to attract high-value US tourists, hosting a delegation of influential American travel agents on a curated familiarization trip. This strategic initiative signals exciting new opportunities for African travel professionals seeking to tap into the lucrative US mark… read more
Somalia's Cutting-Edge Weather Tech: A Boon for Safer Skies & African Travel
Somalia has taken a monumental stride in enhancing aviation safety with the launch of a third-generation weather monitoring system. This state-of-the-art technology, powered by EUMETSAT’s advanced FCI and Lightning Imager satellites, offers real-time detection of severe weather events, includ… read more
Angola: Aviation Hub and SAATM Champion
Angola is set to host the 2nd UN Tourism-ICAO Ministerial Conference on Air Transport and Tourism in Africa, from July 22nd to 24th, 2025, in Luanda. This high-profile event will gather over 30 government ministers and 500 key decision-makers, marking a pivotal moment for the continent's avia… read more
Algeria’s Railway Revolution: All Aboard for Growth
OR Tambo Upgrades Spark Temporary Security Delays, but Smooth Skies Ahead for Savvy Agents
Johannesburg's OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) is currently undergoing operational changes, leading to longer security lines. Travel agents across Africa should advise their clients flying through JNB to plan accordingly and arrive early to avoid potential disruptions.
Airports Co… read more
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