Qantas Launches Direct Perth-Johannesburg Flights
Direct PER-JNB flights start Dec 7, 2025.
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AirAsia X Suspends Kuala Lumpur-Nairobi Flights in Q3 2025
NBO-KUL operations to cease effective September 1, 2025
March 2025 Passenger Demand Up 3.3% – IATA
African Airlines: 3.3% YOY increase in demand in March 2025. Capacity rose by 5.3% with a load factor of 80.7%.
Lufthansa Group and FITAC Formalise Strategic Collaboration to Boost Tourism in Central Africa
Lufthansa Group’s FITAC partnership enables access to 310+ destinations via Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian, Brussels, Eurowings, Air Canada, and United Airlines.
Air Transport in Egypt: $21B GDP Impact, 1.4M Jobs & Growing Air Connectivity
Air Transport's Role in Egypt's Economy (IATA)
AirKenya Express Welcomes a Dash 8 Aircraft
Latest addition brings Dash 8 fleet to three, enhancing customer experience.
