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Africa’s Airlines Face ‘Travel Apathy’ As They Restore Service
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According to the African Airlines Association, relaxed COVID-19 entry rules should lead to growing air traffic this summer.
Africa's airline traffic continues to lag the world
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Low COVID-19 vaccination rates are keeping a lid on much of Africa's airline operations.
AFRAA: 'Out of control' COVID-19 threatens African rebound
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African airlines' traffic in July was just 43% of pre-COVID-19 levels.
Ethiopian Airlines unveils a COVID-19 travel pass to facilitate route restart
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The 'Trusted Travel Pass' is being introduced by the airline and the African Union.
Routes and AFRAA sign agreement to help drive growth for the Africa aviation market
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The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) and Routes have signed their first formal agreement in history.
Africa needs to "get serious" over SAATM implementation
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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”,...
Open skies in Africa will not be fully realised next year
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Despite a long wait and numerous promises, Dr Elijah Chingosho, secretary general of African airline group, the African Airlines Association...
Inside the Strategy Summit - Key Quotes
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Yesterday’s Routes Africa Strategy Summit highlighted some of the most interesting aspects of aviation in Africa today. More than a dozen...
African Governments urged to stop using airlines as personal play things
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An open skies arrangement is unlikely to be introduced in Africa until governments on the continent see their airlines as businesses, not personal...
Small is not beautiful for Africa's airlines
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African airlines are too small to survive alone and need to work together more if they are to continue doing business in an increasingly global...