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bold new chapter is opening for West Africa's aviation
landscape as United Nigeria Airlines (UNA) has revealed
ambitious plans to connect Lagos directly with New
York before the close of the second quarter of this year.
The carrier shared this milestone announcement during a press event in
Lagos ce… read more
Nigerian
carrier Ibom Air has added another
distinction to its growing list of achievements, though this time the
recognition has nothing to do with flight schedules or on-time
performance. The airline, owned by the Akwa Ibom State
Government, was honoured with the Corporate
Impact Award… read more
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national carrier of Algeria is gearing up for what could be a defining
year. Air Algérie has announced bold plans to carry close
to 10 million passengers in 2026, a target that reflects
the airline's growing confidence in its ability to compete on both
regional and international routes. For professionals across the… read more
Senior
government officials in Uganda have raised
a red flag about the damaging effects of ongoing negative attention
directed at the country's national carrier, Uganda
Airlines. According to the country's leadership, the
fallout is already being felt across the broader tourism industry, with
booking… read more
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long-standing frustration for millions of air passengers passing
through Nigeria is finally being addressed.
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria
(FAAN) has launched free high-speed
WiFi at two of the country's most important aviation
gateways, marking a significant step towar… read more
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significant development is on the horizon for Southern
Africa's aviation landscape. The Kingdom of Eswatini's
flag carrier, Eswatini Air, is preparing to
introduce a groundbreaking nonstop service connecting the small but
vibrant nation directly with Zambia's capital,
Lusaka. The r… read more
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familiar name in African aviation is preparing to make a comeback.
Fastjet Mozambique is gearing up to restart
domestic flight operations from Beira,
with the relaunch expected during the second half of
2026. The move is being driven by Solenta
Aviation, the South … read more
Agents
with clients heading to the Northern Cape
need to take note of a temporary change at one of South Africa's most
dramatic natural landmarks. SANParks has confirmed that
two popular hiking trails at Augrabies Falls National Park are currently
closed for essential maintenance work. Both the
… read more
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major change in how Nigerian nationals receive their United Kingdom
visitor visas takes effect in just days, and travel professionals across
West Africa and beyond need to understand what it means for their
clients. From 25 February 2026, all
Nigerians applying for a UK Visit visa will
be issued a … read more
Kenya's
capital this week became the focal point for one of the most important
conversations shaping the future of travel worldwide. The
4th Global Tourism Resilience Day, Conference and
Expo officially opened at the Kenyatta
International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi,
drawing senior governmen… read more
United Nigeria Airlines Targets Lagos-New York Nonstop Service by Mid-2026
Ibom Air Recognised for Healthcare Impact Beyond the Runway
Air Algérie Sets Sights on Major Growth with Fleet Upgrades and African Route Expansion
Uganda Warns Airline Controversy Could Undermine Its Tourism Growth Momentum
Nigeria Rolls Out Free High-Speed WiFi at Key International Airports
Eswatini Air Set to Launch Historic First Direct Route to Lusaka This April
Fastjet Mozambique Eyes Return to the Skies With Domestic Flights From Beira
Augrabies Falls Hiking Trails Temporarily Closed as SANParks Carries Out Repairs
UK Switches to Digital Visas for Nigerian Visitors Starting 25 February 2026
