Kenya Airways has announced a major enhancement to its services between Nairobi and South Africa, upgrading a significant portion of its flights to the state-of-the-art Boeing 787 Dreamliner. This upgrade…
SAA takes off with new route to DRC
South African Airways (SAA) is set to launch an exciting new route, with five flights per week from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) in the…
FlyNamibia adds new routes
FlyNamibia, Namibia’s sole airline, is set to soar higher with plans to expand its regional routes. The airline has pinpointed Victoria Falls and Maun as key destinations with promising growth…
SAA reinstates codeshare with Gol Linhas Aéreas
South African Airways (SAA) has renewed its codeshare agreement with Brazil's Gol Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes, effective immediately. This partnership, paused during the COVID-19 pandemic, reconnects Johannesburg and Cape Town with…
New horizons for Malawi Tourism with new airline
In an exciting development for Malawi's tourism industry, Rayoni Holdings is set to launch a new airline dedicated to boosting tourism. The airline will connect the northern attractions of Malawi…
Proflight Zambia Unveils 2025 Safari Schedules
Proflight Zambia has officially launched its much-anticipated safari season for 2025, revealing the schedules for travellers embarking on its Mfuwe, Lower Zambezi, and Livingstone routes. Available for purchase on Proflight's…
Qatar Airways invests in African airlines
Qatar Airways is set to acquire stakes in two African airlines, marking a significant expansion into the continent. The airline will secure a 49% share in Rwanda's national carrier, RwandAir,…
Airlink to switch to NDC
Airlink’s NDC offering will go live globally as of 31 July 2024 and a distribution fee will be applied to ‘normal’ GDS (Edifact) bookings. Airlink CEO and MD, Rodger Foster,…
FlyNamibia Seasonal Windhoek-Maun route
FlyNamibia will launch direct flights between Windhoek and Maun on July 3, leveraging tourist traffic between the two countries. FlyNamibia’s Sales and Marketing Manager, Adrian Muller, told Tourism Update that…
South African Airways returns to Australia
In a momentous occasion for both travellers and industry stakeholders alike, South African Airways (SAA) triumphantly returned to Perth, rekindling its esteemed service connecting Johannesburg to Western Australia's vibrant capital.…