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Edelweiss Expands Namibia Service as European Connectivity to Windhoek Strengthens

admin — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 19:25:22 +0000

Swiss leisure carrier Edelweiss Air is increasing its planned non-stop service between Zurich and Windhoek, underscoring growing European demand for travel to Namibia and strengthening the country’s international air connectivity. The airline confirmed it will increase frequencies on the route from two to three weekly flights beginning 15 July 2026, just weeks after launching the [...]

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Cabo Verde Airlines Resumes U.S. Service with Providence Route

admin — Fri, 01 May 2026 06:05:32 +0000

Cabo Verde Airlines is set to resume flights to the United States, launching a new transatlantic service to Providence, Rhode Island, in a move that underscores the airline’s strategy of targeting niche diaspora markets. The route will commence on May 4, 2026, with one weekly frequency, increasing to twice weekly from June 5, 2026. The [...]

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Airlink Targets Abuja Route as Regional Expansion Gains Momentum

admin — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:47:40 +0000

South African carrier Airlink has applied to operate daily flights between Johannesburg and Abuja, signaling a further push into West Africa as the airline continues to expand its regional footprint. The airline has submitted an application to the International Air Services Licensing Council to operate seven return flights per week between Johannesburg and Nnamdi Azikiwe [...]

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Etihad Expands African Network with New Routes Across West, Central and Southern Africa

admin — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 08:56:40 +0000

Etihad Airways has announced a significant expansion of its African network, unveiling a series of new routes that will deepen its presence across the continent and strengthen connectivity through its Abu Dhabi hub. The airline’s latest expansion includes new direct services to Asmara in Eritrea, Accra in Ghana, Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of the [...]

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Kenya Airways Expands North American Reach Through New JetBlue Codeshare

admin — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 07:02:51 +0000

Kenya Airways has signed a new unilateral codeshare agreement with JetBlue Airways, a move aimed at significantly expanding connectivity between East Africa and North America through New York. Under the agreement, Kenya Airways will place its flight code on a range of JetBlue-operated services from John F. Kennedy International Airport, allowing passengers arriving in New [...]

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Air Congo Takes Off Regionally with Five New International Routes

admin — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:00:59 +0000

Air Congo, the newly established flag carrier of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), has announced a significant expansion of its route network, marking a major milestone in its evolution from a domestic operator to a regional player in Africa’s aviation landscape. The airline, which commenced operations in December 2024 with domestic flights out [...]

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South African Airways Launches Direct Cape Town–Mauritius Route

admin — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 10:29:57 +0000

South African Airways (SAA) has officially launched a new direct service between Cape Town (CPT) and Mauritius (MRU). The inaugural flight took off on Tuesday, 9 December 2025, departing at full capacity, an early signal of robust market demand for the route. Operating three times weekly on a year-round basis, the new service connects two [...]

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Norse Atlantic Airways Expands Gatwick–Cape Town Service Following Strong Demand

admin — Sun, 08 Jun 2025 11:43:01 +0000

Norse Atlantic Airways has announced a significant expansion of its London Gatwick (LGW) to Cape Town (CPT) route for the upcoming 2025/2026 season, reflecting the success of its inaugural operation and the growing demand for direct, affordable transcontinental travel between the UK and South Africa. The low-cost long-haul carrier launched the seasonal Gatwick–Cape Town route [...]

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Uganda Airlines Launches New Route to London

admin — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 09:56:36 +0000

Uganda Airlines has officially announced the commencement of direct flights between Entebbe International Airport (EBB) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW), marking a significant milestone in the airline’s five-year history. The inaugural flight is scheduled for May 18, 2025, re-establishing a direct air link between Uganda and the United Kingdom for the first time in nearly [...]

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TUI Fly Reconnects Mombasa to Europe After Six Years, Boosting Kenya’s Tourism

admin — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 05:26:07 +0000

After a six-year hiatus, TUI Fly has made a triumphant return to Mombasa International Airport, marking a significant step toward reinvigorating Kenya’s connectivity with Europe. The inaugural flight was celebrated with a lively reception attended by key officials and industry stakeholders, who praised the airline’s return as an important development for the region’s tourism industry. [...]

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