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Groundbreaking Lobito Rail Project Set for 2026 Launch
Etihad Airways Enhances Connectivity with New Codeshare Agreement with Air Astana
Etihad Airways has officially launched its bilateral codeshare agreement with Air Astana, effective December 5, 2024. This partnership significantly improves connectivity for travelers of both airlines, offering Etihad customers easy access to ten new destinations through Air Astana's hubs… read more
UN Tourism Recognizes 2024's Best Tourism Villages: A Focus on Sustainable Rural Development
Rural destinations are solidifying their role as pivotal contributors to sustainable tourism and community development, as the United Nations Tourism organization announces its Best Tourism Villages for 2024. This year’s selection features 55 villages from various regions worldwide, chosen from over 260 applications submitted by… read more
Brussels Airlines Expands Summer 2025 Network with More Flights to Africa
Brussels Airlines is set to elevate its summer 2025 network by increasing flights to Banjul, The Gambia, starting in June 2025. This expansion forms part of a 10% capacity boost to sub-Saharan Africa, reinforcing the airline’s position as a vital link between Europe and the region.
With 56 weekly f… read more
Jambojet Announces Flight Disruptions Following Aircraft Incident at JKIA
Jambojet, a budget airline based in Kenya, has reported significant flight disruptions after one of its aircraft, a DHC-8-400 registered as 5Y-JXM, collided with a pole at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi. The incident took place during ground operations.
Fortunately, there were no reported inju… read more
Africa Visa Openness Report 2024: Progress and Challenges in Regional Mobility
The Africa Visa Openness Report 2024, recently presented by the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the African Union Commission (AUC), sheds light on notable advancements in facilitating the movement of people throughout the continent. Despite these improvements, the report underscores that existing visa policies continue to hinder Af… read more
Transavia Launches New Route from Lyon to Sal Island, Boosting Travel Between Europe and Cabo Verde
In a significant advancement for travel and tourism between Europe and Cabo Verde, Transavia, the Dutch low-cost airline under the Air France-KLM group, has announced the introduction of a new route connecting Lyon, France, to Sal Island. Starting on December 15, 2024, this route will feature weekly flights every Sunday, continu… read more
Seasonal Climate Outlook for South Africa: December 2024 to April 2025
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has officially published its Seasonal Climate Watch, detailing expectations for the period from December 2024 through April 2025. According to the latest seasonal outlook, the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is currently observed to be in a neutral state. Furthermore, forecasts sugges… read more
Aero Contractors Introduces Minimum Ticket Price of N80,000 for Local Flights During Festive Season
Aero Contractors has announced a minimum ticket price of N80,000 for domestic flights across its routes during the festive season. The airline's Managing Director, Ado Sanusi, shared this news during a press briefing on Tuesday, describing the initiative as a way to ease the financial burden… read more
IATA Reports Strong Growth in Global Air Travel Demand for October 2024
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced a 7.1% year-on-year increase in global air travel demand (measured in revenue passenger kilometers, or RPKs) for October 2024. This growth was supported by a 6.1% rise in capacity (available seat kilometers, or ASK… read more
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