Tag: Africa
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)...
How First Bank turned Lagos into Africa’s Electric Playground
The Lagos Lagoon glistened in shades of blue and gold as electric powerboats sliced through the water, cheered on by an ecstatic crowd that...
FAAN MD Kuku Elected VP of ACI Africa, Joins World Board
Olubunmi Kuku, Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), has been elected Vice President of Airports Council International (ACI) Africa, making...
African Airlines Lead Global Air Cargo Recovery
African airlines emerged as the second-strongest performers in the global air cargo market during July 2025, recording an impressive 9.4% year-on-year increase in demand...