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Etihad
Airways has announced a substantial expansion of its
North American network, with Chicago O'Hare set to receive double-daily
service and Charlotte upgraded to daily flights from 15
June 2026. The enhancements reflect strong demand on both
routes and reinforce the UAE national carrier's ambitions… read more
In
a significant policy response that holds profound implications for air
connectivity across West Africa, Nigeria's Federal
Government has initiated emergency relief measures aimed at preventing a
complete shutdown of domestic airline operations. The
intervention comes at a critical juncture when carriers were on the … read more
Two
vessels from the TUI Cruises fleet are
currently sailing around southern Africa as the German cruise operator
restores normal operations following weeks of disruption in the Arabian
Gulf region. Mein Schiff 4 and Mein Schiff
5 have departed the Gulf and are now repositioning
towards Europe, with … read more
International
connectivity to Zimbabwe is set to
strengthen significantly as Etihad Airways
prepares to launch scheduled services between Abu Dhabi and Harare. The
UAE national carrier has confirmed that flights will commence on
24 March 2027, operating three times weekly
and forming… read more
South
Africa's beloved Mother City has secured another prestigious
international recognition, this time emerging as the
world's leading mountain destination for
2026. The announcement places Cape Town ahead of
celebrated European retreats such as Chamonix in France, Zakopane in
Poland, and Bergen in Norway, marking a… read more
The
African travel and hospitality community is once again invited to put
forward its most distinguished professionals and groundbreaking
initiatives as the 8th Africa Tourism Leadership
Awards officially accepts nominations. This celebrated
recognition programme honours individuals, organisations, and
destinations t… read more
With
less than three weeks remaining before doors open, anticipation is
mounting across the African travel trade for the continent's most
influential leisure tourism gathering. Africa's Travel
Indaba 2026 will occupy centre stage from
11 to 14 May at the Inkosi
Albert Luthuli International Co… read more
In
a significant development for West African aviation,
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has
intervened to prevent a potentially devastating shutdown of domestic
flight operations. The presidential action follows weeks of mounting
pressure from local carriers struggling under the weight of soaring jet
fuel costs, a cha… read more
Namibia's
air connectivity with Europe is set to strengthen
considerably this year, as the Swiss leisure carrier Edelweiss Air
prepares to increase its direct service between Zürich and Windhoek. The
airline, which operates under the broader Lufthansa
Group umbrella, will upgrade its current twice-week… read more
The
narrative of South African Airways
returning to financial health has encountered a significant challenge
following scrutiny from the nation's top fiscal watchdog. Despite the
carrier's recent declarations of achieving profitability after years of
crippling losses, the Auditor General of South
Africa… read more
Etihad Doubles Chicago Frequencies and Upgrades Charlotte to Daily from June
Nigeria Launches Emergency Intervention to Rescue Aviation Sector from Collapse
Cape Town Serves as Crew Hub as TUI Vessels Reroute to Mediterranean via Africa
Cape Town Beats Alpine Giants to Claim World's Top Mountain Escape Title
Nominations Now Open for 8th Africa Tourism Leadership Awards in Limpopo
Africa's Travel Indaba Returns to Durban in May as Continental Tourism Momentum Builds
Nigeria Averts Airline Crisis With Presidential Debt Relief and Tax Review Committee
Edelweiss Air Boosts Zürich-Windhoek Route with Third Weekly Flight from July 2026
Auditor General Casts Doubt Over South African Airways Profit Recovery Claims
