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IATA Reports $1.7 Billion in Blocked Airline Funds: A Global Challenge
As of October 2024, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has revealed that a staggering $1.7 billion in airline funds remains inaccessible due to government restrictions across various countries worldwide. While this figure indicates a slight improvement from the $1.8… read more
Emirates Expands Non-Stop Services to Melbourne with New Boeing 777-300ER Launch
Starting on March 30, 2025, Emirates is set to introduce a third non-stop service connecting Dubai and Melbourne. This new route will utilize the airline's newly retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER, which features a sophisticated four-class configuration… read more
Air Congo Takes Flight: DRC Launches New National Airline
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has officially launched its new national airline, Air Congo, which celebrated its inaugural flight on December 1, 2024.
This initiative, resulting from a public-private partnership with Ethiopian Airlines, marks a significant advancem… read more
Discover Airlines Expands Route Network to the Seychelles
Discover Airlines is adding the archipelago in the Indian Ocean to its route network. Starting in Winter 2025, the holiday airline will operate non-stop flights from Frankfurt to the Seychelles twice a week for the first time. The inaugural flight is scheduled to depart on October 26. Flights to the main island … read more
Air France-KLM Enhances Southern Africa Connectivity with New Codeshare Agreement
The Air France-KLM Group, a prominent French-Dutch multinational airline holding company, has officially launched a new codeshare agreement with Airlink, a regional airline based in South Africa. This partnership took effect on December 3, 2024, and marks a significant step toward enhancing trav… read more
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
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
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
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
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