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Uganda Airlines’ reported \$985 million investment in Boeing aircraft has sparked discussion about whether the carrier can challenge established regional competitors. As reported by the editor, the airline’s expansion aims to position it against Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways and RwandAir in the East … read more
Malawi Airlines will add a new weekly flight between Lilongwe and Blantyre from 9 November 2026, giving more options for domestic travel. The new service will operate every Monday, joining the airline’s existing flights on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. This brings the total number … read more
Cape Verde’s public domestic airline CVsky has taken delivery of its third ATR 72-600 turboprop, according to reports received by the editor. This is the first of two factory-new aircraft leased to expand the carrier’s fleet and strengthen connectivity across the Cape Verde archipelago… read more
Qantas has announced its first-ever non-stop service between Sydney and Cape Town, with tickets on sale from 6 November 2026 for flights starting 27 October 2027. The new seasonal route will operate three times weekly until 23 March 2028, using the airline’s lat… read more
Nigerian aviation unions have accused the Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) of prioritising Air Peace’s commercial interests over national security, following an alleged security breach at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos on 11 August 2026. At a news conference in Lagos,… read more
Enugu Air will launch its first intercontinental service with Lagos–London Gatwick flights starting 1 December, as reported by the editor. The new route will be operated by Omni-Blu Aviation under a UK permit, using an Airbus A330 with crew supp… read more
A new study launched at World Travel Market London forecasts that outbound travel from Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa will reach 19.4 million trips by 2035. The research, "Africa in Motion: The Next Great Traveller" by Skift and commissioned by the Millat Group… read more
Mauritius and Rodrigues Island are exhibiting at WTM London 2026, as reported, with the event running from 3 to 5 November at ExCeL London. Both destinations are present under the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA) umbrella at Stand N10-200. The Maurit… read more
Tour operators and sellers planning for December travel to Kruger National Park must prepare for the annual festive-season day visitor quota system at all main gates. Three timed entry slots are enforced, and pre-booking is mandatory for all day visitors, including Wild Card hol… read more
WTM London 2026 opened with a strong focus on luxury, experience and technology in the travel industry. The event began with the launch of the WTM Global Travel Report, produced with Tourism Economics. The report found that travellers are reallocating resources and looking for w… read more
Uganda Airlines’ $985 million Boeing investment raises questions about East African market ambitions
Malawi Airlines adds Monday flight on Lilongwe–Blantyre route from 9 November
CVsky expands Cape Verde inter-island fleet with third ATR 72-600, second new aircraft due 2027
Qantas launches first non-stop Sydney–Cape Town flights, opening new direct link for South Africa
Nigerian aviation unions accuse NSA of favouring Air Peace after Lagos airport taxiway dispute
Enugu Air secures UK permit for Lagos–London Gatwick flights from 1 December
Outbound trips from five African markets to reach 19.4 million by 2035, but air and hotel gaps remai
WTM London 2026: Mauritius and Rodrigues Island strengthen Global travel trade partnerships
Kruger National Park festive season: day visitor quotas, new fees and summer conditions for December
WTM London 2026 opens with focus on luxury, experience and technology in global travel
