Travel news overview

• Flights
• 22/07/2025 22:31

Flightlink’s Strategic Expansion Enhances East African Connectivity

Tanzanian airline Flightlink is making significant strides in expanding its reach across East Africa. The company recently added a 37-seat DHC-8-200 aircraft to its fleet through an ACMI lease agreement with Kenya-based ALS Limited. This strategic move boosts Flightlink’s capacity an… read more

• Flights
• 22/07/2025 22:28

FlySafair Strike: Navigating Disruptions, Exploring Alternatives

A pilot strike at FlySafair is sending ripples through South Africa's domestic travel market, impacting travel agents and their clients. The strike, initiated by pilots affiliated with the Solidarity union, centers on a dispute over wages and working conditions. FlySafair, which com… read more

• Flights
• 22/07/2025 21:48

Air Peace Navigates Fleet Challenges, Eyes Global Expansion

Air Peace, Nigeria’s leading airline, is strategically navigating operational hurdles while maintaining ambitious growth plans. Facing a significant portion of its fleet grounded, including all five Embraer E195-E2 jets, the airline is actively acquiring used aircraft and utilizing wet leases… read more

• Flights
• 22/07/2025 21:48

Air Sénégal Faces €32m Claim, Adding to Financial Woes

Air Sénégal is facing a new financial hurdle as Dakar Aéroport operator LAS (Limak-AIBD-Summa) demands €32 million in unpaid debts. This claim, which includes €15 million in airport fees and €17 million owed to service providers, further complicates the airline's alread… read more

• Accomodation
• 22/07/2025 21:47

Room 32 at Park Hyatt: New Culinary Hotspot for Discerning Guests

Johannesburg’s culinary scene is buzzing with excitement following the recent launch of Room 32, an exclusive dining destination nestled within the newly opened Park Hyatt Johannesburg in Rosebank. This refined restaurant offers African travel agents a unique opportunity to cater to discerning client… read more

• Destinations
• 22/07/2025 21:43

Nigeria’s Medical Tourism Paradox

Nigeria’s medical tourism sector presents a complex and often contradictory landscape for African travel agents. While the country grapples with the persistent challenge of outbound medical tourism, a largely untapped potential exists for inbound medical travel, driven by a growing demand for specialized healthcare servic… read more

• Flights
• 22/07/2025 21:43

Etihad’s Al Alamein Launch

Etihad Airways has launched a new route to Al Alamein, Egypt, opening up exciting opportunities for African travel agents to tap into a growing Mediterranean tourism market. This twice-weekly service from Abu Dhabi offers convenient access to one of the region’s most captivati… read more

• Flights
• 22/07/2025 21:42

CAMAIR-CO Streamlines Fleet, Maintains CemAir Partnership

Cameroon’s flag carrier, CAMAIR-CO, has adjusted its fleet strategy, transitioning from a 90-seat CRJ900 to a 50-seat CRJ200. This shift underscores the airline’s ongoing collaboration with South African leasing specialist, CemAir, which continues to supply both aircraft types.

This strategic m… read more

• Flights
• 22/07/2025 21:42

Aleppo Opens Doors for African Travelers via Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways relaunches flights to Aleppo, Syria, opening new opportunities for African travel agents. Starting August 10th, 2025, three weekly flights will connect Doha to Aleppo, increasing to four weekly flights from September 1st, 2025. This move marks a significant expansion of Qatar Ai… read more

• Flights
• 22/07/2025 21:42

JNB Navigates E-Hailing Strikee!

OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg remains fully operational despite an ongoing e-hailing driver strike across the city. While the strike has disrupted e-hailing services, passenger movement at the airport continues smoothly. This presents a unique opportunity for travel agents to showcase their exper… read more