Africa
The latest aviation news and new air services from the world’s leading airlines, airports and tourism authorities in the African region.
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WawJet Breaks Cover in Durban
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In correspondence with Routesonline during the forum, founder and chief executive officer, Alpha Diallo confirmed that the carrier “will fly in...
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Durban Airport Celebrates Future Arrival of Qatar Airways
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Gulf carrier Qatar Airways confirmed in February this year that it would introduce flights to this year’s World Routes host city as part of an...
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FastJet Zimbabwe A319 roars into Harare; Zambia venture to follow
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The expanding airline already operates into Zimbabwe from the Dar Es Salaam base of its original Tanzania business, but the arrival of the new...
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Ethiopian Airlines to Fly to Yaounde
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The Star Alliance member has been serving the Cameroon market since the early 1970s after first introducing flights to Douala in 1971 and has been...
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King Shaka Highlights Potential for Air Service Development in Africa
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Industry content from the latest issue of the air service development magazine, Routes News.
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Family Travel to South Africa Hit by New Visa Rules
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The new rules require that any child arriving in South Africa must carry an unabridged birth certificate, or have submitted this earlier when...
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King Shaka International Poised for New Airline Arrivals
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In recent months a number of international airlines have outlined plans to expand into the Durban market, although local officials remain...
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Durban Ready to Host ‘Creme de la Creme’ of Aviation Industry
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In recent years the Province of KwaZulu-Natal has positioned Durban as a world-class African city, having successfully hosted high profile events...
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ANALYSIS: Airlines in Southern Africa - The Biggest and Fastest Growing Operators
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Ahead of this year's World Routes forum, Routesonline is providing another look at our series of articles on the leading airlines and airports and...
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ANALYSIS: Airlines in Eastern Africa - The Biggest and Fastest Growing Operators
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Ahead of this year's World Routes forum, Routesonline is providing another look at our series of articles on the leading airlines and airports and...
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ANALYSIS: Airlines in North Africa - The Biggest and Fastest Growing Operators
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Ahead of this year's World Routes forum, Routesonline is providing another look at our series of articles on the leading airlines and airports and...
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ANALYSIS: Airports in Eastern Africa - The Biggest and Fastest Growing Gateways
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Ahead of this year's World Routes forum, Routesonline is providing another look at our series of articles on the leading airlines and airports and...
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Start-Up Carriers: Who’s New for August?
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August has seen a number of start-up carriers taking shape across the world, including South African carrier, Fly Blue Crane, and Air Costa Rica...
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World Routes - Just One Week Left to Request Your Meetings!
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Scheduling for World Routes will close on Friday 4th September, just one week from now!
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Countries in East Africa Commit to Advancing Regional Tourism
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The first UNWTO East Africa Tourism Development Forum gathered regional tourism leaders and stakeholders to identify opportunities to maximise...
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Mango Adds Durban-Lanseria To Its Expansion Plans
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South African Airways’ low cost carrier Mango is expanding its flights into Lanseria. Mango will launch Durban-Lanseria on 15 October
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What are The World's Longest Scheduled Flights?
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What are the world's longest scheduled air routes by distance and block time? As Emirates Airline reveals plans to launch a Dubai - Panama City...
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fastjet Boosts International Frequencies to Meet Growing Demand
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This winter, fastjet will add additional capacity on routes to Johannesburg, South Africa; Harare, Zimbabwe and its recently launched service to...
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Namibia Flyafrica Sets September Launch Date
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Flights were initially intended to commence operation in February, but this was delayed, and now the airline is planning to launch on September 2,...
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Flydubai Adds New Operations from DWC
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Flights to Amman, Beirut, Chittagong, Doha, Kathmandu, Kuwait and Muscat will become available from DWC from October 25, 2015, while flights to...