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Africa's Airlink is set to make aviation
history as it prepares to take its very first step into the long-haul
market, thanks to a significantly expanded codeshare arrangement with
Qatar Airways. Starting 31
August 2026, the regional carrier will begin placing its
4Z co… read more
Air travellers departing from
Kenya could soon witness a more transparent and purposeful use of the
funds they contribute through the Air Passenger Service
Charge, following the passage of a landmark Bill by the
country's National Assembly. The move is set to reshape how revenue
generated from the levy is directed, wit… read more
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African Airways is grappling with one of the most persistent financial
headaches facing African aviation today, as the flag carrier continues
its uphill battle to recover approximately \$62 million in
ticket sales revenue trapped in Zimbabwe. The stranded
funds form part of a broader \$87 million owed to … read more
Bolt has been officially cleared to resume
operations at airports managed by the Federal Airports Authority of
Nigeria (FAAN), closing a chapter in a heated dispute
that had disrupted airport transportation, inflated fares and reignited
debate over how digital mobility platforms should coexist with airport
regulators a… read more
Nigeria's
rapidly expanding regional airline, Enugu
Air, has taken delivery of its first
Bombardier CRJ-200ER, marking a strategic
shift for a carrier that until now had built its operations exclusively
around Embraer aircraft. The arrival of this twin-engine regional jet
represents more than just an… read more
Somalia is preparing to reintroduce the Somali
shilling after an extraordinary gap of 35 years without
issuing new domestic banknotes, marking a decisive attempt by the Horn
of Africa nation to reclaim monetary sovereignty. For travel
professionals across sub-Saharan Africa, the development signals a
potentially transf… read more
Air Burkina is now entirely in the hands of the
Burkinabé state, following a landmark decision that has
redefined the ownership structure of the West African nation's flag
carrier. In a move rich with symbolism, the government finalised the
acquisition of the last privately held stake, representing a modest one
percent… read more
South
African National Parks (SANParks) has
issued an important advisory for travellers heading to one of the
country's most beloved wilderness destinations. Visitors planning a trip
to Karoo National Park in the coming weeks
should be prepared for occasional detours as repair work gets underway
foll… read more
Angola
has fired a powerful new shot in Africa's business tourism race with
the inauguration of the Palácio de Convenções de
Luanda, a landmark facility that signals the country's
serious intent to compete for a bigger slice of the continent's
meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) market.
Officiall… read more
Good
news is flowing out of KwaZulu-Natal for the African travel trade this
week. Durban's world-famous coastline is once again fully open for
swimming, with every one of the city's 23 monitored
beaches cleared for public use according to the latest
beach status update issued by the eThekwini Municipality on
… read more
Airlink Enters Long-Haul Market with Expanded Qatar Airways Codeshare Featuring Doha
Kenya's National Assembly Approves New Passenger Charge Rules to Boost Aviation Safety and Tourism
SAA Struggles to Unlock \$62 Million in Blocked Zimbabwe Ticket Revenues Amid Currency Crunch
Bolt Cleared to Resume Nigerian Airport Pick-Ups as FAAN Eases E-Hailing Restrictions
Enugu Air Diversifies Fleet with Bombardier CRJ-200 as Nigerian Carrier Accelerates Growth
Somalia Prepares to Revive the Shilling After 35 Years in Bold Monetary Sovereignty Push
Air Burkina Returns Fully to State Hands as Embraer E190 Jets Signal Fleet Revival
Karoo National Park Road Repairs Bring Temporary Detours for Self-Drive Visitors Until September
Angola Unveils Massive Luanda Convention Palace in Bold Bid to Win Africa's MICE Tourism Race
All 23 Durban Beaches Reopen for Swimming as Water Quality Clears Along KwaZulu-Natal Coast
