Qatar Airways sees Africa as new ‘frontier’ and launches new routes
Airlines inside and outside Africa are upbeat about the growing opportunities and huge potential
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UAE lifts travel ban on twelve African countries
Thousands of Africans who had been unable to travel to Dubai and other cities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) may have heaved a sigh of relief as the travel ban imposed on twelve African nations would be lifted on…
Africa’s aviation to stimulate $1.5 billion economic growth
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, which has ravaged many economies with Africa among the worst hit, the continent’s air travel could help to create at least 160.000 jobs and $1.5 billion more in economic growth, according to African Airlines Association (AFRAA).…
ITA Airways expands its codeshare network into Africa
Some two months since launching services as the successor to Alitalia, ITA Airways has been steadily announcing codeshare agreements with partner airlines. The latest is with Kenya Airways, which offers new opportunities to African travelers. ITA Airways expands its codeshare network…
Africa airports set for post- pandemic rise
Regional airports in Africa are expected to begin recovering
Relief for African air travel as UK scraps red list
A huge reprieve came the way of African airlines following the removal of many of the countries from the United Kingdom’s red list. Nigeria, South Africa, Eswatini, Namibia, Botswana, Mozambique, Lesotho, Malawi, Zambia, and Zimbabwe had found themselves on the…