Tag: Africa
African Air Cargo Records Strong Growth as Demand Surges in 2025...
African airlines delivered one of the strongest air cargo performances globally in 2025, underscoring the continent’s growing relevance in global supply chains, according to...
Africa Powers Global Air Travel Growth as Passenger Demand Rises 5.7%...
Africa led global air travel growth in November 2025, recording an 11.2% year-on-year increase in international passenger demand, the strongest performance of any region,...
Africa Leads Global Air Cargo Growth as Demand Climbs 5.5% in...
Africa emerged as the strongest-performing air cargo market globally in November 2025, recording a remarkable 15.6% year-on-year increase in demand, according to new data...
Airlines Decry $1.2bn Blocked Funds Concentrated in AME
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says USD 1.2 billion in airline revenues remain blocked from repatriation worldwide as of October 2025, with 93...
Africa’s Air Travel Boom to Double Regional Fleet by 2044
Africa’s passenger air traffic is expected to grow by an average of 6% annually through 2044, supported by a young population, a rapidly expanding...
NAMA Clinches AFRAA Free Route Airspace Award, Sets New Benchmark for...
The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has achieved a landmark feat by winning the prestigious African Airlines Association (AFRAA) Free Route Airspace Award, making...
African Airlines Record 5.3% Passenger Growth
African carriers posted a strong performance in September 2025, recording a 5.3% year-on-year increase in passenger demand, according to the latest global air travel...
UAE Unveils $6 Billion Investment Plan to Boost Africa’s Tourism Sector
Africa’s tourism industry is set for a major boost as the United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced a $6 billion investment plan aimed at accelerating...
Etihad, Ethiopian Partner to Expand Global Rewards Access
Etihad Airways and Ethiopian Airlines have launched a new loyalty partnership that allows members of both airlines’ frequent flyer programs, Etihad Guest and ShebaMiles,...
Hyatt Announces Plans for Hyatt Regency Brand in Zambia
Hyatt has announced that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with an affiliate of ASB Hotel Properties and Albwardy Investments (Pamodzi Hotels PLC)...