Africa

By David Casey
About $1 billion of foreign currency funds is being blocked by governments in Africa, according to IATA estimates.
Airports & Networks

By Victoria Moores
According to the African Airlines Association, relaxed COVID-19 entry rules should lead to growing air traffic this summer.
Airports & Networks

By Aaron Karp
The carrier returned to two African capitals over the weekend.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Kenya Airways CEO Allan Kilavuka believes that the “future of aviation in Africa lies in consolidation.”
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
As CEO Tewolde GebreMariam steps down, Routes looks at the East African carrier’s network growth during his time in charge.
Airports & Networks

By Wesley Charnock
Routes gets an update on the progress being made in Zambia after $1 billion was invested in new airport facilities.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
The move follows the UAE's relaxation of travel bans.
Airports & Networks

By Alan Dron
SAA's fleet is comprised of just six Airbus aircraft.
Airports & Networks

By Aaron Karp
Flights from Kigali to both Lubumbashi and Goma will be operated 2X-weekly with regional aircraft.
Airports & Networks

By Alan Dron
Low COVID-19 vaccination rates are keeping a lid on much of Africa's airline operations.
Airports & Networks

By Aaron Karp
SAA will return with an Africa-only network but hopes to fly beyond the continent as market conditions improve.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
The new deal builds on an interline partnership the airlines entered into last October.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
The Nigerian airline’s first route will launch on Aug. 12.
Airports & Networks

By Alan Dron
African airlines' traffic in July was just 43% of pre-COVID-19 levels.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
The Kenyan cargo airline is eying new intra-Africa opportunities created by the African Continental Free Trade Area and the potential for expansion in China.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Service from Atlanta to Johannesburg will resume in August but plans to tag Cape Town on to the route have been dropped.
Airports & Networks

By Kurt Hofmann
South African-born Hendrik Du Preez talks about the potential for Qatar Airways in Africa. Thanks to the end of the blockade, many more opportunities are possible.
Airports & Networks

By Victoria Moores
Carriers believe a 'trusted' health pass is needed for passengers in the post-COVID-19 world.
Airports & Networks

By Victoria Moores
The 'Trusted Travel Pass' is being introduced by the airline and the African Union.
Airports & Networks

By Victoria Moores
New aircraft will allow the 10-year-old airline to expand its horizons beyond Nigeria.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
ASM assesses the current state of aviation in the Middle East & Africa and how 2021 is shaping up.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Routes' latest update on how airlines and airports across the Middle East and Africa are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Airports & Networks

By Wesley Charnock
Routes' latest update on how airlines and airports across the Middle East and Africa are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Routes' weekly update on how airlines and airports across the Middle East and Africa are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
How airlines around the world are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Airports & Networks