Africa’s Blocked Funds Impact Airline Operations

IATA has urged governments to remove all barriers preventing airlines from the timely repatriation of their revenues from ticket sales and other activities.

Air Cote d’Ivoire Suspends Abidjan-Johannesburg Service

Air Cote d’Ivoire has suspended flights between Cote d’Ivoire’s largest city, Abidjan, and Johannesburg, South Africa, citing operational reasons.

United Introduces Service to Senegal

United is offering three-times weekly service between Washington, D.C., and Dakar, Senegal, as the airline grows its presence in Africa.

South African Airways to Launch and Revive Various Routes

Speaking at Africa’s Travel Indaba 2025, SAA’s Interim Chief Commercial Officer, Tebogo Tsimane, said that the airline has route expansion plans.

Qantas Set to Launch Second African Route

The announcement of this new route coincides with the reintroduction of Qantas flights from Perth to Auckland, New Zealand.

Air Asia to Axe Nairobi Service, Its First African Route

Air Asia is ending service between Kuala Lumpur and Nairobi, its first route to Africa, citing weak demand.

South African Airways Plans to Restart U.S. Flights

South African Airways has gradually been expanding its route network and flight schedule since its restart in September 2021. 

Malawi Airlines Boosts Domestic Schedule

Malawi Airlines, part-owned by Africa’s largest carrier, has added two additional weekly services between Malawi’s largest cities.

Zimbabwe’s Fastjet Operates Inaugural Flight

Privately owned Fastjet has operated its first service between Harare and Lusaka, Zambia. The inaugural flight operated on Wednesday.

Fastjet Zimbabwe to Introduce Lusaka Service

The introduction of this service is set to boost regional connectivity within the region because it is Fastjet’s first route into Zambia.