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Turkish Airlines Diverts at Entebbe: Technical Glitch Forces Three-Hour Fuel Burn
A Turkish Airlines flight bound for Istanbul made an unexpected return to Entebbe International Airport on Sunday morning, entering an emergency holding pattern and circling for three hours before safely touching down. The A333 aircraft, carrying 259 passenger… read more
NAHCO Seals New Handling Deals with Afrijet & Air Sierra Leone, Boosts Regional Coverage
The Nigerian Aviation Handling Company (NAHCO) is kicking off the New Year on a high note, having recently secured contracts to handle operations for Afrijet and Air Sierra Leone, two prominent regional airlines. Under these agreements, NAHCO is set to deliver its trademark ground-handling e… read more
SAA Soars with 20 Aircraft: More African Routes & Greater Seat Capacity
The resurgence of South African Airways (SAA) is taking off again, with the airline hitting a significant milestone by growing its fleet to 20 aircraft. This leap marks a strong rebound from just three years ago, when the carrier emerged from business rescue operating only six planes. Today, SAA’s expanded network sets t… read more
Qatar Airways Opens Middle East Routes to Colombia & Venezuela for African Travel Market
African travel advisors can look forward to elevated connections in the Americas as Qatar Airways unveils two new weekly flights commencing early summer 2025. These fresh routes, operating on Wednesdays and Sundays, will connect Hamad International Airport (DOH) in Doha to … read more
Emirates Unveils A350 Connections to Mumbai & Ahmedabad, Extends Indian Horizons
African travel professionals have fresh cause for excitement as Emirates introduces its A350 aircraft into India, beginning 26 January with daily flights to Mumbai and Ahmedabad. This refined aircraft now links five destinations within the airline’s network,… read more
Emirates Boosts Mideast Connections: Fresh Opportunities for Africa’s Travel Trade
African travel specialists have fresh reasons to celebrate as Emirates unveils the reinstatement of daily flights to Beirut and Baghdad beginning 1 February 2025. This move promises to solidify key routes for business and leisure travelers while enhancing Africa’s linkage to… read more
West African Ministers Commit to Reducing Air Travel Taxes by 2026
Transport Ministers from across West Africa’s regional body, ECOWAS, convened in Lomé in November 2024 to tackle the high cost of air travel in the region. The meeting focused heavily on reducing taxes and fees on international plane tickets, with a pledge to implement reforms by January 1, 2026, to make air… read more
Renovations Underway at Lusaka’s Kenneth Kaunda Airport, Departure Lounge Temporarily Closed
Zambia Airports Corporation Limited (ZACL) has announced the temporary closure of the Departure Lounge in Terminal 1 at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) in Lusaka. This closure is part of an ongoing renovation project aimed at enhancing passenger experience and upgrading the facility to modern stan… read more
African Aviation Growth Faces Infrastructure Hurdles, Says ACI Africa
African air traffic is on the rise, but growth opportunities continue to be constrained by infrastructure challenges, according to Ali Tounsi, Secretary General of ACI Africa. Speaking during an African Airlines Association (AFRAA) webinar, Tounsi emphasized the need for stronger government engagement, regional cooperation, … read more
Cape Town International Airport Faces Power and Technical Disruptions This Week
Cape Town International Airport (CPT), one of Africa’s busiest travel hubs, has faced a challenging week with power outages and a technical runway incident causing delays and disruptions to flight operations. These issues have highlighted the importance of resilient infrastructure and contingency planning at… read more
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