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US Visa Rules Shift: Agent Toolkit
New US visa restrictions are impacting African travel, prompting agents to adapt their strategies. Seven African nations face a full travel ban, while three others have partial restrictions, creating challenges for US-bound travel.
The full ban affects nationals of Chad, the Republic o… read more
ASKY Bridges West Africa, Linking Lomé to Nouakchott via Conakry
ASKY Airlines expands its reach, adding Nouakchott, Mauritania to its network. Starting August 2nd, 2025, a Boeing 737-800 will fly three times a week from Lomé to Conakry, Guinea, then onward to Nouakchott. This new route opens significant opportunities for African travel agents, enhancing regional… read more
Lufthansa Group’s Africa Focus: Enhanced Comfort and Connectivity
Lufthansa Group is significantly bolstering its presence in the African aviation market, introducing enhanced comfort and expanded connectivity options for travelers. These developments offer exciting new prospects for African travel agents seeking to capitalize on the growing demand for air travel to and from th… read more
Lomé Airport Soars: ASKY Drives 97.3% Capacity, Creating Togo Hub
Lomé–Tokoin International Airport (LFW) is rapidly emerging as a key travel hub in West Africa, registering impressive passenger growth and solidifying its strategic importance. The airport welcomed an impressive 1.5 million passengers in 2024, a notable 6.2% increase compared to the pre… read more
ECOWAS Launches Capacity-Building Program to Boost Regional Tourism
Recognizing the vital role of tourism in driving regional integration and economic development, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has inaugurated a multi-day capacity-building program in Banjul, The Gambia. The initiative, launched on March 17, 2025, is designed to empower stakeholders from all 12 … read more
Overland Airways Launches Successful Inaugural Flight to Freetown
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
IATA Reports $1.7 Billion in Blocked Airline Funds: A Global Challenge
As of October 2024, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has revealed that a staggering $1.7 billion in airline funds remains inaccessible due to government restrictions across various countries worldwide. While this figure indicates a slight improvement from the $1.8… read more
Air Congo Takes Flight: DRC Launches New National Airline
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has officially launched its new national airline, Air Congo, which celebrated its inaugural flight on December 1, 2024.
This initiative, resulting from a public-private partnership with Ethiopian Airlines, marks a significant advancem… read more
ECOWAS Air Transport Ministers Endorse Regional Strategy to Remove Taxes from Air Transport
Air Transport Ministers from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) convened in Lomé, Togo, to address the pressing challenges of high air transport costs and to fortify aviation security across the region. The ministers also considered a proposal for compensation to passengers in the case of excessive flight delay… read more
ECOWAS Air Transport Ministers Endorse Regional Strategy To Remove Taxes From Air Transport
Air Transport Ministers from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have agreed toeliminate all taxes as not in line with ICAO recommendations and reduce by 25 per cent two main charges (passengers and security).
All these decisions are aimed at optimizing fees and ensure that aviation security protocols meet international … read more
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