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Airlink increased flights to Maputo and Daresalam
Airlink, the leading regional carrier in South Africa, is thrilled to announce the introduction of an additional daily service to Maputo, Mozambique, effective from 01 October 2024. This strategic move is part of Airlink's ongoing commitment to providing increased connectivity and convenience for its valued customers.
With… read more
Emirates flight touches down in Lagos after 2-Year break
For the first time in two years, an Emirates flight landed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos on Tuesday. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) flag carrier resumed operations after suspending flights in 2021 due to unresolved issues, including the airline's trapped funds in Nigeria.
Flight EK 783, a Boeing 777-3… read more
Tourism contributes N4.1trn to Lagos GDP
The Lagos State Tourism sector has contributed N4.1 trillion to the state Gross Domestic Product, GDP, in recent years.
The Oniru of Iruland, Oba Omogbolahan Lawal, disclosed this at the World Tourism Day celebration last weekend, organised by the Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, disclosed this. The State's Commissioner f… read more
SAA with more flights between Johannesburg and Harare
South African flag carrier, South African Airways (SAA), has announced that it will increase the number of flights to Harare in … read more
Qantas & Airlink sign codeshare agreement
The flag carrier of Australia, Qantas, and South African regional airline, Airlink, have signed a codeshare agreement.
Qantas will add its airline code ("QF") on… read more
South African Airways increases flights between JNB and WDH
According to Air Connect Namibia, a collaborative air service development initiative led by the Namibia Airports Company (NAC) and mandated to improve air access to Namib… read more
KLM to increase capacity to South Africa
The flag carrier of the Netherlands, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, is set to increase capacity to … read more
Durban: ACSA urges passengers to allow extra time when travelling to King Shaka International Airpor
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has informed the public on 29 September 2024 that the passport control at King Shaka International Airport (DUR) in Durban has been experiencing technical difficulties. This is leading … read more
Air Peace, Dr. Onyema honoured at Marketing Edge Awards 2024
Air Peace and its Chairman/CEO, Dr. Allen Ifechukwu Onyema, were celebrated at the 21st Anniversary of Marketing Edge during its Edge Awards 2024 held Sunday in Lagos. The airline clinched the prestigious “Outstanding Brand of the Year” award, while Dr. Onyema was named “Brand Personality of the Year” for his transformative leaders… read more
Qantas to introduce the A380 on the SYD to JNB route
• First ever A380 flights between South Africa and Australia take off
• Extra 130,000 seats per year
• Reintroduction of First Class and doubling of Premium Economy seats
Travellers will make history today on board Qantas’ inaugural Airbus A380 flight from Johannesburg to Sydney, the first time the national carrier has opera… read more
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