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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Start-Up Carriers: Who’s New for July?
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July has seen a number of start-up carriers taking shape across the world, including the proposed successor airline to the former national carrier...
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fastjet Takes-Off to Malawi
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Although the route is initially scheduled to be flown on a twice weekly basis, fastjet has already hinted that more capacity is expected to be...
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FlySafair Confirms Next-Generation Entry
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The low-cost airline currently has a fleet of five older 737-400 models and will use the 737-800s to support growth in existing markets and to...
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Emirates Adds Bamako to African Route Network
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The West African market will be served alongside the airline’s existing route between Dubai and Dakar, in Senegal, which is operated using an...
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Canada Finalises Air Transport Agreements with Nigeria, Mali and Oman
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Canada has concluded a number of new air transport agreements with Nigeria, Mali and Oman, which will allow Canadian airlines to better serve...
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Rainbow Airlines Takes to the Air Ahead of Scheduled Launch
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The conventional, full-service airline plans to inaugurate operations into neighbouring South Africa from August 26, 2015 and alongside serving OR...
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SAA Continues Long-Term Turnaround Strategy with new US Flight
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South African Airways (SAA) has continued the implementation of its long-term turnaround strategy across the business to combat declining demand.
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Kazakhstan Expands Visa-Free Travel Program
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Central Asian country, Kazakhstan has announced that it will expand its visa-free travel program to 19 countries across the world – allowing...
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TACV to Launch Direct Flight to Rotterdam
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From December 17, 2015, the airline will launch the weekly link to Rotterdam - Europe’s largest cargo port, operating every Thursday, with...
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Turkish Airlines Provides Another Global Connection to Durban
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Durban will be Turkish Airlines’ third destination in South Africa after Johannesburg and Cape Town. The airline first introduced flights into the...
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UNWTO Requests Higher Funding for Tourism
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Despite being a high impact economic activity, a major job generator and key export sector, accounting for 6 percent of total world trade, tourism...
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Airline Ancillary Revenue Leaps Nearly 21% in a Year
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Airline ancillary revenue has continued to grow for the eighth consecutive year, according to IdeaWorksCompany, who tracked 63 airlines and...
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Namibia Could reap Significant Benefits from African Open Skies
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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has said that more jobs could be generated and additional economic growth could be achieved in...
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Ethiopian Starts Flights to Manila after two-year Delay
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Ethiopian Airlines has today (09JUL15) launched the much anticipated new service to Manila in the Philippines, from Addis Ababa
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ICAO is working with Chad to Improve its Air Transport
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The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) has said it will continue to work with the Republic of Chad to enhance its air transport system.
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Titan to Fly to Banjul for The Gambia Experience
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The tour operator who - as sister brand Corsican Places - has been working with Titan for six years, will begin cooperation with the carrier on the...
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Where Does the Boeing 787 Dreamliner Fly?
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Routesonline provides an update on the current schedules of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. We also reveal the network size of each operator and the top...
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Enhance your World Routes experience – learn more about the Zulu Kingdom!
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Discover more about the spectacular Province of KwaZulu-Natal, and what you can enjoy during your visit to World Routes 2015.
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fastjet Introduces Low-Cost Model to Malawi
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With its low-cost fares, fastjet expects many of its passengers on this new route to be first time flyers who would otherwise not have been able to...
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Start-Up Carriers: Who’s New for June?
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June has seen a number of start-up carriers taking shape across the world, including New Zealand-based Originair and India’s Premier Airways. We've...