Travel news overview
Check travelnews.africa every morning for the latest travel news in sub Saharan Africa, it is an easy and quick way to keep yourself updated on industry news, trends, warnings, opinions and much more in the Region.
The daily updated travel news keeps travel experts fully informed and aware of all travel trends in the sub Saharan Africa Region which enables them to better service their customers. Travelnews.africa has refined navigation, allowing travel experts to search per travel sector i.e. flights, leisure etc. this navigation is located at the top of the portal; and/or search per country, this navigation is at the bottom of the portal, just double click on the country to get that country’s travel news. Travel experts can also search the news portal by using specific words or phrases and entering these into the search bar and click search. Please remember to register on this website, so we can send you your dose of travel news, either daily, bi-daily or weekly, customized as per your requirements.
North
African carrier Tunisair is taking
decisive steps to reinforce its operational capacity, bringing in two
Airbus A320-200 aircraft on an ACMI wet-lease arrangement from
Avion Express Malta. The additional jets
are being deployed to support the Tunisian flag carrier's European
network, providing … read more
Uganda
is firmly stepping onto the African aviation stage with one of the most
ambitious airport development programmes the country has ever
undertaken. The East African nation is simultaneously expanding six
regional airports, building a brand-new international gateway in the
remote Karamoja sub-region, and finalising another internat… read more
A
striking paradox is emerging across African skies. While appetite for
air travel between African cities continues to climb at impressive
rates, the supply of direct flights is failing to match this surging
demand. A newly released report by Brazilian aircraft manufacturer
Embraer highlights an uncomfortable truth
f… read more
Kenya's
private aviation sector has marked another milestone as
Renegade Air, the Nairobi-based regional
carrier, welcomes a fifth Dash 8-100 turboprop into its growing fleet.
The newly acquired aircraft was ferried from Thailand and joins an
operational line-up that now boasts more than twenty aircraft,
signalling a… read more
Kirstenbosch National Botanical
Garden, one of Cape Town's most treasured natural
attractions, is set to receive a significant facelift over the coming
twelve months. The renowned destination on the eastern slopes of Table
Mountain will benefit from extensive enhancements aimed at improving the
visitor experience, refr… read more
Emirates has made aviation history
by becoming the first airline in the world to roll out a fully
integrated travel insurance product, dubbed Comprehensive
Travel Cover. The new offering goes beyond standard
policies, bundling medical protection for conflict-related incidents
with airline-managed hotel… read more
United Nigeria
Airlines has taken a major leap forward in its commercial
strategy, successfully integrating its services into the
Amadeus Global Distribution System (GDS).
The development is widely expected to elevate the carrier's global
visibility, drive ticket sales, and open fresh revenue opportuni… read more
A growing storm continues to
swirl around Air Mauritius as the airline's
retirees press forward with their demand for an independent
investigation into the forced buyout of their shares and the transfer of
their pension fund to a state insurer. The dispute, which traces its
roots back to the airline's 2020 coll… read more
East Africa's regional
aviation landscape is once again showing its capacity to evolve, with
Tanzania's Flightlink recently securing a
wet-leased Dash 8-300 from Kenya's Aircraft
Leasing Services (ALS) to support its high-season operations. The
development represents far more than a routine fleet adjus… read more
African
aviation is once again sending a powerful signal of growth and
ambition, as EgyptAir prepares to launch
direct services to two strategically important destinations: Zanzibar
and Birmingham. The move underscores the broader momentum sweeping
across the continent's airline industry, with carriers steadily
expan… read more
Tunisair Boosts European Network with Two A320s Wet-Leased from Avion Express Malta
Uganda Unveils Bold Airport Overhaul as Kidepo Build Kicks Off and Kabalega Nears Completion
Africa's Sky-High Demand Meets Ground-Level Connectivity Gaps, Embraer Reveals
Renegade Air Expands Regional Reach with Fifth Dash 8-100 Turboprop Addition
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
Emirates launches world’s most comprehensive travel insurance
United Nigeria Airlines Goes Global with Amadeus GDS Integration, Unlocking Worldwide Booking Reach
Air Mauritius Retirees Demand Independent Probe into Forced Share Buyout and Pension Fund Transfer
Flightlink Boosts Capacity with Dash 8-300 Wet Lease as East African Aviation Embraces Flexibility
EgyptAir Targets Zanzibar and Birmingham as African Aviation Connectivity Enters New Era
