TAAG Angola Airlines is deeply committed to empowering Luanda as a key hub within the region, thus facilitating intra-Africa connections. Within this scope, the airline will be adding new frequencies to high-demand destinations, namely Cape Town (South Africa), São Tomé Island (Island of São Tomé and Príncipe) and Brazzaville (Republic of Congo) from September 2,…
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TAAG Angola Airlines Double Cargo Flights to Nigeria, the Republic of Congo and South Africa
Following the airline commercial strategy, focused to empower the company footprint within the African air cargo market, TAAG Angola Airlines has doubled its regular cargo services, now offering two weekly frequencies to Lagos (LOS) in Nigeria, Brazzaville (BZV) in the Republic of Congo, and Johannesburg (JNB) in South Africa. TAAG is capitalizing on the freighter…
TAAG Angola Airlines orders GEnx-1B engines for Boeing-787 fleet
GE Aerospace has announced an order from TAAG Angola Airlines for eight GEnx-1B engines and one spare to power their fleet of Boeing-787 aircraft. In October, the Luanda-based carrier announced with Boeing that it would renew its fleet with an order for four Boeing-787 Dreamliners. In addition to this order, TAAG has signed a TrueChoice™…
Angola Expands Visa Exemption to South African Travellers
TAAG Angola Airlines has welcomed the Angolan government’s decision to exempt citizens from 98 countries from visas, with the aim of stimulating tourism and strengthening international relations. This policy is part of Angola’s efforts to become a more accessible and attractive destination for global travelers. Although South Africans have enjoyed visa-free entry into Angola since…
TAAG Angola Airlines to Renew Fleet with Boeing 787 Dreamliners
Boeing [NYSE: BA] and TAAG Angola Airlines announced today that the African carrier is adding the highly fuel-efficient 787 Dreamliner to its fleet with an order for four widebody jets. “Our goal is to work with the best manufacturers in the world towards a multi-type fleet, in order to ensure we have the appropriate airplanes…
TAAG Angola Airlines Adds Pointe-Noire to its Regional Destinations’ Portfolio
TAAG Angola Airlines adds Pointe-Noire to its regional destinations’ portfolio, effective Monday, December 12, ahead. The airline will provide two weekly flights between Luanda and Pointe-Noire, the second-largest city and key business center in the Republic of Congo. With this new connection, TAAG rise to eight intra-Africa destinations reinforcing its role as a major operator…
TAAG Angola Airlines launches operations to Ghana
TAAG Angola Airlines has launched direct flights from Luanda to Accra. A water cannon salute was performed to welcome the Airline on arrival at Kotoka International Airport (KIA). In a release, the Chief Executive Officer of TAAG Angola Airlines, Edwardo Fairen said, ‘the airline will continue its growth path by adding new routes, increasing frequencies…