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The
African aviation landscape is entering a transformative phase, with
Etihad Airways intensifying its commitment
to the continent through a series of high-profile partnership agreements
signed during the month of July. The Abu Dhabi-based carrier has
formalised cooperation deals with three prominent African operators… read more
Travel
professionals arranging wildlife safaris to the Kingdom of Eswatini
need to update their client briefings without delay. Big
Game Parks, the private conservation organisation that
manages several of Eswatini's most treasured protected areas and safari
lodges, has officially rolled out a Zero Cash
Polic… read more
A
significant diplomatic development is unfolding between two of Africa's
most influential economies, with implications that extend well beyond
the corridors of government and into the daily realities of the travel
trade. Ghana has issued a clear and
unequivocal message to South Africa: any
change to… read more
Nigeria's
aviation sector has received another significant boost, with the
Federal Government approving a landmark ₦46
billion for the full rehabilitation of both the primary
and secondary runways at the Mallam Aminu Kano
International Airport. The announcement signals a strong
commitment to modernis… read more
The
Nigerian aviation sector faces the prospect of serious operational
turbulence in the coming days, as two of the country's most influential
aviation labour unions have issued a fresh seven-day
ultimatum to defaulting airline operators to settle
outstanding 5% Ticket Sales Charges (TSC).
Failure to… read more
South
Africa is pressing ahead with its ambitious modernisation of border and
immigration systems, and a new proposal from the Department of Home
Affairs could see travellers pay a R500 processing
fee when applying through the country's Electronic Travel
Authorisation (ETA) platform. The proposal, contained in draft
… read more
A significant new bridge is
being built between Africa and the Indian Ocean. The
Maldives and
Ethiopia have officially signed a bilateral
air services agreement that establishes
the regulatory framework for scheduled passenger and cargo services
between the two countries, opening the… read more
Something
remarkable is unfolding in the global travel distribution landscape,
and African travel professionals would do well to pay close attention.
Within the space of just two months, the world's three
largest Global Distribution Systems — Sabre, Travelport,
and Amadeus — have each made significant, independent move… read more
Libya's
aviation landscape continues to gather pace as Benghazi-based
Berniq Airways strengthens its operational
capacity to meet surging high-season demand. The carrier has confirmed
the wet-lease of two Airbus A321-200
aircraft from Romanian operator FLYONE
Romania, adding valuable… read more
Tensions
between African aviation regulators and foreign carriers operating on
the continent have reached a new peak, as the Nigeria
Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has openly threatened to
halt Royal Air Maroc's operations within
Nigerian airspace. The regulator has accused the Moroccan flag carrier
… read more
Etihad Deepens African Footprint With Strategic Airline Alliances and Six New Routes
Eswatini's Big Game Parks Goes Fully Cashless: What Wildlife Reserve Visitors Must Know Now
Ghana Signals Firm Reciprocity Stance With South Africa on Visa Waiver Arrangement
Nigeria Commits ₦46 Billion to Overhaul Runways at Kano's Mallam Aminu International Airport
Nigerian Aviation Unions Threaten Industry-Wide Picketing Over Unpaid 5% Ticket Sales Charges
South Africa Proposes R500 ETA Processing Fee as Digital Immigration Rollout Expands
Maldives and Ethiopia Sign Air Services Deal Opening Door to Direct Ethiopian Airlines Flights
Three GDS Giants, Three Bold Bets: Inside the Race to Fix Hotel Content Fragmentation
Libya's Berniq Airways Wet-Leases Two Airbus A321s From FLYONE Romania to Meet Peak Demand
NCAA Warns Royal Air Maroc of Nigeria Suspension Over Persistent Passenger Rights Breaches
