Ethiopian Airlines Plans 8 More Boeing 737 MAX Routes
A few weeks after scheduling the return of the B737 MAX, Ethiopian Airlines has added the type on…
5 Cities: Emirates Begins Rebuilding Its African Network
After pausing flights in December, Dubai-based Emirates has resumed flights to five African countries, including Ghana, Guinea, Angola,…
Carriers In Mali Given 72 Hours To Use Or Lose Landing Slots
Authorities in Mali have given airlines operating in the country just 72 hours to decide if they want…
Egyptian Authorities Arrest Wanted Man After Badr Airlines Diversion
On Wednesday, 12th January, a Badar Airlines flight to Istanbul, Turkey from Khartoum, Sudan, was diverted to Luxor,…
Island Connections: Mauritius & Seychelles Links Restored With South Africa
South Africans looking for a well-earned getaway can rejoice in the restoration of connectivity and new route launches…
How Cargo Is Keeping Ethiopian Airlines Profitable
Following the worst crisis commercial aviation has ever experienced, Ethiopian Airlines is now cash positive and profitable, its…
Foreign Airlines Have Over $177 Million Trapped In Zimbabwe
International airlines flying into Harare’s Mugabe International Airport are out of pocket, with millions of dollars unable to…
What Kenya’s Dubai Flight Suspension Means For Passengers
Kenya has suspended all flights from Dubai for seven days. This comes after the UAE extended its ban…
Africa Dreaming: Qatar Airways Doubles Nigeria Network
Qatar Airways has announced Kano and Port Harcourt, doubling its network to Nigeria. Starting in less than two…
South Africa Saw An 85% Hit To Flight Bookings In December
Throughout the final month of 2021, South African travel and tourism took a substantial hit due to the…
Corruption At South African Airways: What You Need To Know
Allegations and accusations of corruption within South African Airways are nothing new. However, as the airline attempts to…
Zambian Man Unsuccessfully Tries To Have SAA Plane Impounded
A Zambian man’s attempts to impound a South African Airways (SAA) aircraft have failed. Despite the backing of…
10 Years On: Inside Turkish Airlines’ Somalia Service
Almost a decade has passed since Turkish Airlines inaugurated Mogadishu, Somalia. At the time, people were skeptical about…
South Africa Bird Strike Breaks Propeller Shattering Plane Window
Bird strikes are not uncommon in aviation. Thankfully, most incidents are relatively minor, although some can be much…
Over Five Hours: The World’s Longest Embraer E2 Route
This month the world’s longest Embraer E2 route is operated by Norway’s Widerøe. It is the 2,336-mile (3,760km)…
Baby Doing Well After Being Found In Air Mauritius Plane Toilet Bin
A newborn baby was discovered in the rubbish bin compartment of an Air Mauritius Airbus A330-900 on Saturday,…
Wheels Up: Qantas Resumes Regular Flights To South Africa
After a long absence, Qantas is heading back to South Africa on Tuesday. The airline has resumed thrice-weekly…
21 Routes And 8 Airlines: The US To Africa’s Flights Explored
Some 21 routes will operate from the US to Africa between January 3rd and March 26th, the end…
South African Airways Eyes New Alliance With Kenya Airways
South African Airways and Kenya Airways are planning a major alliance in the near future. The two airlines…
Only 2% Of TAP’s Long Haul Flights Don’t Use An Airbus Neo
TAP Air Portugal’s long-haul network spans 26 routes from Lisbon and Porto in January, and virtually every flight…
How The UAE’s Travel Ban Is Affecting Uganda Airlines
On October 9th, Uganda Airlines launched flights to Dubai International Airport. Staff, passengers, and government officials were all…
Iberia Plans To Launch Humanitarian Flights To Morocco Next Week
Iberia is planning to operate four humanitarian flights to Morocco starting next week. The local government has recently…
Eurowings Discover: The Rapid Growth Of Lufthansa’s Youngest Carrier
Having launched in July 2021, Eurowings Discover is expanding fast. With 11 aircraft, it’ll have 69 routes next…
Emirates Stops Accepting Travelers From 8 More African Nations
Emirates has added eight more African countries to its travel ban list. The UAE-based carrier will no longer…