Beyond Africa
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Travel agents across Africa should take note: the
Airbus A350-1000 is
transforming ultra-long-haul travel, and Qatar
Airways is leading the charge. The airline’s daily
Doha to Auckland service
currently holds the record as the world’s longest
A350-1000 flight, cl… read more
The National Association of Nigeria Travel
Agencies (NANTA) is gearing up for a major
training initiative in Banjul, Gambia,
designed to equip its members with the skills and knowledge to
capitalize on the burgeoning intra-African travel
market. Scheduled for the last week of M… read more
African travel agents are poised to benefit from a significant
boost in premium travel options, thanks to Emirates’ ambitious fleet
upgrade program. The airline’s multi-billion dollar investment in cabin
refurbishments and new aircraft promises to redefine luxury travel,
opening exciting new avenues for African travelers and the agents w… read more
A groundbreaking shift in air travel is on the horizon for
African travel agents, courtesy of Etihad Airways’ new Airbus A321LR.
This innovative aircraft, set to take flight in August 2025, promises a
widebody experience within a single-aisle
jet, creating exciting new revenue opportunities for
travel professionals acr… read more
Etihad Airways is making a bold move in
Africa, significantly expanding its network across the continent. This
strategic expansion brings new destinations, increased
flight frequencies, and exciting
partnerships, creating a wealth of
opportunities for travel professionals in the region. Arik… read more
Emirates is significantly expanding its Premium
Economy offerings, creating exciting new opportunities
for African travel agents. The airline's
enhanced services, including newly retrofitted
A380s and expanded routes, provide a unique platform for
travel agents to cater to the growing … read more
Kyiv-Boryspil International Airport is
preparing for a post-conflict resurgence, signaling a
major opportunity for discerning African
travel agents. Sergiy Khyzhnyak, the airport's director of
commercial and strategy, revealed at the World Routes conference in
Seville that the airport is ready to resume ful… read more
Emirates has significantly enhanced its
connectivity between Africa and
the rest of the world by reinstating a second daily
flight between Dubai and Beirut.
This move, using a Boeing 777-300ER, adds over
5,000 seats weekly in each direction, creating
exciting new opportunities for A… read more
In a move to elevate travel experiences for passengers flying
to Saudi Arabia, Emirates has announced
plans to deploy its newly retrofitted Boeing 777
aircraft on its second and third daily flights between
Dubai and Riyadh. Starting on March 30 and May 7, 2025, respectively,
this upgrade will make Riya… read more
Qatar Airways, crowned the
World’s Best Airline by Skytrax in 2024, is
strengthening its position as a global connectivity leader with
expanded flight frequencies to several key destinations. This move,
timed perfectly ahead of the peak summer travel season, will provide
passengers with greater flexibi… read more