Air Cairo chas revealed this week that it will introduce our new route to the United Arab Emirates, which will start operating in late October this year due to high demand in the region. Air Cairo says it is moving to capitalize on the region and meet the escalating demand of its passengers. The upcoming…
Month: August 2023
Loans, Devaluation of Kenya Shilling Drive Kenya Airways into Record Losses Despite Revenue Growth
Despite Kenya Airways improved performance that saw the Group’s revenue grew to Kshs 75 billion, recording a 56% increase compared to the same period last year this was negated by a Ksh 17 billion impact on foreign exchange losses on monetary items, loans and leases, giving rise to a loss before tax of Kshs 22 billion. Speaking at the…
AFRAA, IATA Reinforce Collaboration to Create a Brighter Future for the African Aviation Industry
Aviation plays a crucial role in connecting people and facilitating economic growth; Africa stands out as the region with the greatest potential. The industry is estimated to support $63 billion in economic activity and 7.7 million jobs according to the Air Transport Action Group (ATAG). Amid the potential and opportunities for growth, the air transport…
Ethiopian Airlines Increases Korea-Africa Services
Ethiopian Airlines Group has announced that it will increase its weekly passenger flights to Seoul, Republic of Korea, to six, effective October 28, 2023. Ethiopian will also deploy the latest Airbus A350-900 aircraft on the route. The increase in the frequency follows fruitful discussions between the aeronautical authorities of Korea and Ethiopia. The additional flights…
South African Airways Signs Codeshare Agreement between Lufthansa Airlines
South African Airways (SAA) customers can now fly to Frankfurt and connect to a host of European destinations thanks to a new codeshare agreement between Lufthansa Airlines and SAA. The SAA codeshare on Lufthansa is now open for sale. The agreement allows customers to book a long-haul trip with SAA to European destinations serviced by…
Kenya Airways Unveiles New Look Website
Kenya’s national carrier, Kenya Airways (KQ), has unveiled a new look website that will provide visitors with the ultimate user-friendly experience with improved navigation and functionalities. Developed and designed with the customer in mind, the new website has introduced features that will ensure that customers can easily navigate and use the website with ample information…
Ethiopian Adds London-Gatwick to its UK Network
Ethiopian Airlines,has announced that it will commence a thrice weekly services to/from London-Gatwick starting from November 21, 2023. The new service will be operational every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. Regarding the commencement of the flight Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mr. Mesfin Tasew said, “We have a 50-year relation with UK. We give high regards to our Heathrow…
Jambojet Takes Flight with a New Dash 8-400 Aircraft
Jambojet has announced the addition of 1 new aircraft to its growing fleet, bringing their total number of aircraft to 8. The aircraft, christened Kozi, will address the surging demand in air travel, a testament to the recovery in the sector. The aircraft, tail number 5Y-JXL, underwent maintenance, inspections, acceptance tests and registration in Calgary,…
Air Algerie Commences Algiers-Johannesburg Direct Service Starting Next Month
The national airline Air Algerie has announced the opening of a direct route linking Algiers s Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) to Johannesburg (South Africa) OR Tambo (JNB), with two (2) nine and half hour’s flight weekly (Sunday and Thursday) as of September 21. The expansion is part of the governments plan for the airline to enhance…
IndiGo partners with Swissport in Kenya
For its first destination in Africa, IndiGo has picked Swissport Kenya for airport ground services at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). The agreement with India’s largest airline covers complete ramp handling and passenger services including ticketing, check-in, passenger mobility, and aviation security. At Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), Swissport Kenya will provide complete airport ground…