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The global aviation network continues to evolve, offering new
opportunities for Africa’s travel sector as Qatar Airways
marks its return to Canberra with a daily Boeing 777
service routed through Melbourne. The flight, which landed on 2nd
December, not only re-establishes the airline’s presence in Australia’s
capital b… read more
Emirates has introduced a transformative new product for global
travellers: the Emirates Asia Pass,
designed to simplify and enrich multi-city exploration across Southeast
Asia. This innovative offering is set to reshape how African travel
professionals package and sell Southeast Asian itineraries, providing a
single, … read more
Etihad Airways has unveiled a strategic new route linking
Abu Dhabi and Kazan, one of Russia’s most
dynamic and rapidly growing cities. The direct service, now operating
three times weekly, brings new possibilities for African travel planners
seeking to design innovative itineraries that leverage Abu Dhabi’s role
as a … read more
Etihad
Airways is set to enhance its global reach this coming summer by
deploying the Airbus A380 superjumbo on the
route between Zayed Abu Dhabi International
(AUH) and Narita International
(NRT) in Tokyo. Starting 16 June
2026, this move marks a significant … read more
Qatar
Airways is making a significant move this winter season by increasing
its flight frequency to key global destinations, with
Lagos (LOS) among the primary
beneficiaries. Effective from 15 December 2025 to 28 March
2026, the airline will ramp up its Lagos service from 10
to 14 weekly flig… read more
A major development in
global aviation is set to enhance travel options for African passengers
as Emirates and Air Canada have committed
to extending their strategic partnership through to the end of 2032.
This expanded collaboration builds on a successful three-year alliance
that has already connected more than … read more
Etihad
Airways has taken a bold step in expanding its global network by
launching direct flights between Abu Dhabi and Hong
Kong, a move that is set to reshape travel dynamics for
Africa’s tourism and business sectors. This new connection, which began
operations in early November 2025, is more than just another route—i… read more
Etihad Airways has reached a new
milestone in its ambitious growth strategy, unveiling four inaugural
routes from its Abu Dhabi hub to Tunis, Hanoi, Chiang Mai,
and Hong Kong within just three days. This rapid network
expansion underscores Etihad’s role as a key driver of connectivity
between Africa, A… read more
The
Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is on the cusp of a
remarkable expansion in its hospitality sector, with the market value
expected to surge from US\$310 billion in 2025 to over
US\$487 billion by 2032. This projection, unveiled ahead
of the Future Hospitality Summit – FHS
World schedul… read more
Emirates
has reached a new milestone with the introduction of its
Airbus A350 service to Oslo, marking the
debut of its highly regarded Premium
Economy offering in Scandinavia. This development not
only enriches travel options between Dubai and Norway but also signals
Emirates’ ongoing investment in … read more