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Fastjet’s
relaunch in Mozambique marks a significant development in Southern
Africa’s aviation landscape, creating exciting new opportunities for
travel agents across the continent.
Fastjet
is poised to make a comeback in Mozambique, offering
a fresh wave of opportunities for travel agents specializing in African
… read more
Ghana’s
tourism sector is experiencing a surge,
cementing its position as a leading destination in Africa. The 2024
Ghana Tourism Report, themed “Growth and
Stability”, reveals record-breaking performance, creating
lucrative opportunities for travel agents.
International
arrivals… read more
Jambojet,
the low-cost subsidiary of Kenya Airways, is soaring
to new heights with the addition of a Dash 8-Q400
turboprop to its fleet. This acquisition marks a resumption of
deliveries after a two-year pause and brings
Jambojet’s Q400 fleet to nine
aircraft, with two more slated to arrive b… read more
West
and Central Africa remain the continent's most expensive regions for
air travel, according to the African Airlines Association's (AFRAA) 2024
report. Average intercontinental taxes reach a staggering
\$109.49 and
\$106.62 per passenger, respectively.
Leading the pack in excessive taxation are … read more
Ethiopian
Airlines has launched a new four-times-weekly service to
Porto, Portugal, opening exciting
new opportunities for African travel agents. The inaugural flight
celebrations, held at the Ethiopian Skylight Hotel,
were attended by dignitaries including the Portuguese ambassador to
Ethiopia, Luisa … read more
Kenya
Airways’ inauguration of direct flights between
Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA)
and London Gatwick marks a significant stride in
connecting Kenya with the United
Kingdom, presenting exciting new opportunities for African
travel agents. This new route expands travel options… read more
ECAir's
successful relaunch of regional flights marks a significant milestone
in Central Africa's aviation landscape, offering exciting new
opportunities for travel agents.
Equatorial
Congo Airlines (ECAir) has triumphantly returned to regional
skies, re-establishing vital… read more
Auric
Air Services has been named Tanzania’s Leading
Domestic Safari Carrier for 2025 at the World Travel
Awards Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony. This
prestigious award recognizes Auric Air's exceptional service,
operational reliability, and vital role in connecting travelers to
Tanzania's renowned… read more
Travel
agents across Africa, get ready! Proflight
Zambia, a leading airline in Southern Africa, is
significantly expanding its flight schedule to key destinations,
creating exciting new opportunities for travel professionals.
Responding
to surging … read more
African
travel agents, exciting news from Southern Africa! Edelweiss
Air, the Swiss leisure airline within the Lufthansa
Group, is launching a new direct route between Zurich
(ZRH) and Windhoek (WDH), starting 1 June 2026. This seasonal
service, operating twice weekly on… read more