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A
significant new commercial partnership is set to reshape how European
travellers access some of Southern and Eastern Africa's most exciting
destinations. Madrid-based Euroairlines and Zimbabwean
carrier Fastjet have signed a commercial agreement that
is expected to boost connectivity between Europe and several key Af… read more
Travellers
using Sierra Leone's Freetown International
Airport are set to enjoy welcome financial relief,
following the government's announcement that the long-standing
US\$25 Airport Security Fee has been
temporarily suspended with effect from Monday, 6 July 2026. The
decision, communicated through … read more
....charged to
international passengers at Freetown International Airport in Lungi.
The suspension, which took effect on Monday, 6 July 2026, was announced
through a ministerial directive from the Ministry of Internal Affairs
and forms part of an ongoing review of the contractual agreement between
the government and Securiport Limited,… read more
Ghana's Africa
World Airlines Limited (AWA) is preparing to take a
significant leap forward in its operational capability, with ambitious
plans to expand and upgauge its fleet to as many as ten
Embraer E190 regional jets within the next 18 to 24
months. This forward-looking strategy was revealed by the… read more
Nabeela
Farida Tunis, Sierra Leone's Minister of Tourism and
Cultural Affairs, has secured a prominent position among the world's
most influential place branding leaders for 2026. Her inclusion in this
year's cohort of twelve distinguished practitioners, policymakers and
researchers marks a significant achievement for … read more
Air
Sierra Leone has suspended all commercial operations
following the sudden collapse of its aircraft provider, leaving the West
African nation without its recently restored air link to the United
Kingdom. The development represents a significant setback for a carrier
that had only days earlier celebrated the resumpti… read more
The
journalists, photographers and content creators who bring African
travel narratives to worldwide audiences have been recognised at a
prestigious ceremony held during the continent's premier travel trade
gathering. The 2026 edition of the awards
programme attracted unprecedented interest, with more
than 17… read more
Sierra
Leone has embarked on an ambitious initiative to reshape how its
tourism sector is portrayed both domestically and
internationally by investing in the professional development of female
media practitioners. A comprehensive two-day workshop recently concluded
in Freetown, bringing together journalists, bloggers, … read more
Air
Sénégal S.A has confirmed plans to reinstate flights to Freetown,
Sierra Leone, as part of a broader network enhancement
strategy set to take effect from July 2026. The Senegalese national
carrier's return to the Sierra Leonean capital comes after a period of
service suspension and represents a significant boost fo… read more
Air
Peace, Nigeria's largest airline, has officially
launched an expanded schedule of regional flights across West Africa,
with the new services taking effect from the first day of April 2026.
This strategic expansion underscores the carrier's dedication to
improving air connectivity throughout the sub-region while sup… read more
Euroairlines and Fastjet Seal Deal to Unlock New Europe–Southern Africa Travel Corridors
Sierra Leone Suspends \$25 Airport Security Fee at Freetown as Contract Review Begins
Africa World Airlines Charts Bold Fleet Expansion with Embraer E190 Jets to Power Regional Growth
Air Sierra Leone Grounds Fleet After British Partner Airline Collapses
African Tourism Storytellers Celebrated as Media Awards Honour Industry's Finest Voices
Air Sénégal Resumes Freetown Services as West African Expansion Gains Momentum
Air Peace Expands West African Network with New Regional Routes from Lagos
