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Can low-cost, long-haul open the door to Africa’s potential?
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The anticipated arrival of the first AirAsia X long-haul, low-cost flights at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport on the island of...
ACI’s Airport Excellence security review aims to help put Africa’s airports on global route map
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A new – and free – security review for airports provided by the Airports Council International looks set to help drive best practice across...
Tenerife in talks to secure two new based airlines
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The Tenerife Government hopes its favourable tax regime will attract additional airlines to open new bases on the island in the coming years. The...
Egyptian airports in new security programme
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A partnership between British security firm Restrata and Egyptian security company Falcon Group International has already won the approval of both...
Open skies in Africa will not be fully realised next year
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Despite a long wait and numerous promises, Dr Elijah Chingosho, secretary general of African airline group, the African Airlines Association...
Cape Town wins Routes Africa Marketing Award
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Cape Town International Airport in South Africa has been rewarded for its network development initiatives after being announced as the overall...
WhyTenerife? consortium are building on their already successful island
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The Canary Islands are one of the largest exporters to Africa, a market worth €227.42 million in 2014. The island is only a 45 minute flight away...
The indirect opportunity for connectivity in Africa
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The number of international passengers making indirect flights to African destinations is as big as the international markets of five of the...
Understanding the lack of data in Africa
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Cost, quality and skills are three of the key factors ensuring the effective use of data for business success. Presenting a Routes Talk entitled...
Victoria Falls targets tourism traffic to help build long-haul links
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Since Zimbabwe hosted delegates at Routes Africa in June 2014, what was then a building site at Victoria Falls International Airport has now turned...