Africa

By Ellie Wells
The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) and Routes have signed their first formal agreement in history.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Routesonline provides an update on the operations of the Airbus A380. We also reveal the network size of each operator and the top destinations served by the aircraft type.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
The Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) needs to act as a wake-up call for countries across the continent to “get serious and get going”, delegates at Routes Africa 2019 have heard.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
A focus on the Kenya market ahead of Routes Africa 2019 taking place in Mombasa.
Airports & Networks

By Ellie Wells
In an open and candid interview, Vuyani Jarana, South African Airways’ former CEO, will share his view on the challenges the carrier faces, next month in Mombasa.
Airports & Networks

By Ellie Wells
Ten airports and five tourism authorities have been recognised by the airline network planning community for their outstanding marketing support.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Budget carrier Fastjet is suspending operations in Mozambique because of rising competition and overcapacity on the routes it operates. However, it plans to return to the market “once demand for air travel in the country increases”.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
With Routes Africa heading to Mombasa in the Kenya in December, Routesonline looks at some of the key facts and figures shaping the East African country’s market.
Airports & Networks

By Ellie Wells
Industry-leading training session returns to 2019 event programme following the success of previous edition.
Airports & Networks

By Ellie Wells
Senior network planners will discuss new route opportunities at the longest-standing and most established route development forum dedicated to the African region.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
After several years of capacity declines, air traffic between South Africa and Nigeria is set to be boosted following the approval of new daily non-stop flights.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
American Airlines is making its first entrance into Africa, as well as expanding its Eastern Europe network and returning to Tel Aviv. Vasu Raja, the airline’s vice president for planning, said the launch of services to Africa was the “first step” in developing its network in the continent.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Uganda’s new flag carrier has been awarded an air operator’s certificate, paving the way for commercial service to begin in August.
Airports & Networks

By Ellie Wells
Senior network planners from the region’s leading airlines will be negotiating existing and future air services in Mombasa this December.
Airports & Networks

By Gracie Davies
Routes Africa, the intra-Africa route development forum, will this year be hosted by Kenya Airports Authority in Mombasa from 8-10 December 2019.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Four years after operating its last service to mainland China, South African Airways is set to return to the market later this year. It is also negotiating a codeshare agreement with Hong Kong Airlines.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Fastjet Group is preparing to establish a branded operation in South Africa next year following its investment in Federal Airlines.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
United Airlines is planning a return to the African market later this year when it will become the only carrier to fly non-stop between the US and Cape Town in South Africa.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
This week: Tributes paid to Southwest Airlines founder; Qatar Airways takes stake in China Southern; Neeleman’s latest venture firms up A220 order; VINCI Airports to make £2.9bn Gatwick investment and more.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
A start-up carrier backed by a former chairman and chief executive of American Airlines has placed an order for up to 100 Boeing 737 MAX8s, representing the largest aircraft deal ever for the African continent.
Airports & Networks

By Routes News
The Indian Ocean may not be one of aviation’s busiest regions but these destinations' eye-catching tourist developments and proximity to rising economies in both Asia and Africa make them destinations to watch over the next few years.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Global airline alliance oneworld is to secure new connections to Africa in mid-2020 after signing up its first full member on the continent.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Kenya Airways is eyeing revenue gains of 10 percent following the launch of is first non-stop flight to the US, while a route to Beijing is firmly in its sights.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Air Senegal has outlined the proposed schedule for its Dakar – Paris route, less than a month after French leisure airline Corsair lost its connection rights to the capital of the West African country.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
The proposed airline had planned to serve more than 80 domestic and international routes.
Airports & Networks